<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[North West First Responder Group]]></title><description><![CDATA[North West First Responder Group are trained volunteers who save lives locally, providing vital care before ambulances arrive.]]></description><link>https://www.nwfrg.org.uk/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 17:59:22 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.nwfrg.org.uk/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Human Factors &#38; Non-Technical Skills: Latest NWFRG CPD Webinar Now Available to Watch]]></title><description><![CDATA[North West First Responder Group has hosted the latest session in our growing programme of free Continuing Professional Development (CPD) webinars, welcoming Mark Hellaby ODP to present a session on Human Factors and Non-Technical Skills. The webinar brought together Community First Responders and others with an interest in pre-hospital and emergency care to explore how human factors can influence our performance, decision-making and ability to work effectively in challenging situations....]]></description><link>https://www.nwfrg.org.uk/post/human-factors-non-technical-skills-latest-nwfrg-cpd-webinar-now-available-to-watch</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a7cdc61c2a3b607d20f705f</guid><category><![CDATA[Webinar]]></category><category><![CDATA[CPD]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 20:52:37 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b25f69_fdb6353852344b8d899d18870009c345~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Zoe Weaver</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Public Access Defibrillator Installed at Tansky's Bistro, West Kirby]]></title><description><![CDATA[We're delighted to announce the installation of a new Public Access Defibrillator (PAD) outside Tansky's Bistro on South Parade, West Kirby, helping to make lifesaving equipment available to local residents and visitors 24 hours a day. At the North West First Responder Group, we're committed to improving community resilience by increasing access to defibrillators and providing people with the confidence to act in a cardiac emergency. This latest installation is another important step towards...]]></description><link>https://www.nwfrg.org.uk/post/new-public-access-defibrillator-installed-at-tansky-s-bistro-west-kirby</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a578e79cf40315cb3328b9e</guid><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:48:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b25f69_678bd3265a1c4db5991f2ec2cc38288f~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>David Gray</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[July 2026 Newsletter – Supporting Our Communities, Saving Lives]]></title><description><![CDATA[North West First Responder Group – July 2026 Update We're delighted to share the latest edition of the North West First Responder Group Newsletter, showcasing another month of supporting our communities through emergency response, education and community resilience. This month's edition celebrates the installation of a new 24/7 Public Access Defibrillator at Tanskys Bistro in West Kirby, made possible thanks to the generous support of Ørsted, GrantScape, BHP Services and Tanskys Bistro....]]></description><link>https://www.nwfrg.org.uk/post/july-2026-newsletter-supporting-our-communities-saving-lives</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4a2f88f7b480551f11cfe5</guid><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 10:22:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b25f69_a135f09c281b4c27becdfab3fc28ba8c~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Josh Bailey</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[June 2026 Newsletter – Supporting Our Communities, Saving Lives]]></title><description><![CDATA[North West First Responder Group – June 2026 Update North West First Responder Group has continued to make a significant impact across our communities throughout May, with volunteers responding to 191 emergency incidents on behalf of North West Ambulance Service. Our Community First Responders attended 83 Category 1 and 108 Category 2 emergencies, arriving before the nearest ambulance on 115 occasions and contributing an incredible 608 volunteer response hours. Alongside emergency response,...]]></description><link>https://www.nwfrg.org.uk/post/june-2026-newsletter-supporting-our-communities-saving-lives</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a208f493473cc62ac57d2e5</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 20:37:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b25f69_af7c1fd7103e4155b8b2d054e85de805~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Josh Bailey</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[May 2026 Newsletter – Supporting Our Communities, Saving Lives]]></title><description><![CDATA[North West First Responder Group – May 2026 Update April was another incredibly busy and rewarding month for North West First Responder Group, with our teams continuing to make a real difference across the region. Responding When It Matters Most Throughout April, our volunteers attended 208 emergency incidents, including 71 Category 1 (life-threatening) calls and 137 Category 2 calls. Impressively, we arrived before an ambulance in 135 incidents, providing early care when every second counts....]]></description><link>https://www.nwfrg.org.uk/post/may-2026-newsletter-supporting-our-communities-saving-lives</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f5fe58ddf80d7e38c81de0</guid><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 09:35:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b25f69_f13362b418e04313ac31c1082a8c5f50~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Josh Bailey</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[April 2026 Newsletter – Responding When It Matters Most]]></title><description><![CDATA[North West First Responder Group – April 2026 Update Our April 2026 Newsletter highlights another impactful month for North West First Responder Group. March was another busy and impactful month for North West First Responder Group. Our volunteers attended 181 incidents , including 58 Category 1 emergencies , giving 478 hours of their time to support patients across our communities. In 126 cases, we arrived before an ambulance, delivering critical early care when it mattered most. Alongside...]]></description><link>https://www.nwfrg.org.uk/post/april-2026-newsletter-responding-when-it-matters-most</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69ccf072d1d6d2cc935c591a</guid><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 11:56:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b25f69_0a2eca30975d49ebb95dfcf1e8c9fdc4~mv2.avif/v1/fit/w_740,h_428,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Josh Bailey</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[March 2026 Newsletter – Growing, Responding &#38; Saving Lives]]></title><description><![CDATA[View what North West First Responder Group have been up to this last month.]]></description><link>https://www.nwfrg.org.uk/post/march-2026-newsletter-growing-responding-saving-lives</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a41e359d34acb7c4386f42</guid><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 11:11:34 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b25f69_1d11b2e6275f4625b6ac2b781afe25ba~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Josh Bailey</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[February 2026 Newsletter]]></title><description><![CDATA[View what North West First Responder Group have been up to this last month.]]></description><link>https://www.nwfrg.org.uk/post/february-2026-newsletter</link><guid isPermaLink="false">697e79f9897f31e3040d38ee</guid><category><![CDATA[Newsletter]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 22:00:01 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b25f69_e717431efc0e4470b71b559ad9ae3a55~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Josh Bailey</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[January 2026 Newsletter]]></title><description><![CDATA[View what North West First Responder Group have been up to this last month.]]></description><link>https://www.nwfrg.org.uk/post/january-2026-newsletter</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6957ee342cf40d5f8b8427aa</guid><category><![CDATA[Newsletter]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2026 16:14:55 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b25f69_6d3538a0146244c9bf40fa0c0a77d61e~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Josh Bailey</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[December 2025 Newsletter]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wirral Community First Responders – December 2025 Update In November, our team attended 103 emergency incidents, including 21 Category 1 and 82 Category 2 calls, arriving before an ambulance 73 times and providing over 200 hours of lifesaving support. We were proud to see our Chair and CEO, Josh, honoured with the Volunteers’ Chair Award at the NWAS Awards for his exceptional leadership. Our responders also engaged the community through CPR and AED awareness training with the Monday Circle...]]></description><link>https://www.nwfrg.org.uk/post/december-2025-newsletter</link><guid isPermaLink="false">692e15cfaa74b8193361a069</guid><category><![CDATA[Newsletter]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2025 22:33:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b25f69_43e284df35934530987e1669ac8e221e~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_750,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Josh Bailey</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saving Lives Together: November News from Wirral CFRs]]></title><description><![CDATA["November 2025 Edition of the Wirral Community First Responders Newsletter: Celebrating the dedication of our team, always ready to support the community when they're needed most." This month’s Wirral Community First Responders November Newsletter  is packed with stories, updates, and achievements that highlight the amazing impact our volunteers are making across the Wirral. From the Andy and Zoe celebrating three years with the team, to teaching the mayor CPR &#38; how to use a defibrillator,...]]></description><link>https://www.nwfrg.org.uk/post/saving-lives-together-november-news-from-wirral-cfrs</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6907c59e064f940c7140a250</guid><category><![CDATA[Newsletter]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2025 21:04:34 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b25f69_ca8ab54102eb43e79f8d132a09df2504~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Josh Bailey</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Restart a Heart Week: Saving Lives, One Beat at a Time]]></title><description><![CDATA[Last week was an inspiring and action-packed one for the Wirral Community First Responders as we joined communities across the UK in marking Restart a Heart Day 2025 — an annual initiative dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of CPR and access to defibrillators. Our volunteers were out and about across the Wirral, running CPR and AED demonstration sessions to help local residents gain confidence in using life-saving skills. These sessions are all about empowering ordinary...]]></description><link>https://www.nwfrg.org.uk/post/restart-a-heart-week-saving-lives-one-beat-at-a-time</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68f91a786d3a225b4522435f</guid><pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2025 18:01:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b25f69_4db0928d3a4442e187ebcd0b5ef65449~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_900,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Josh Bailey</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saving Lives Together: October News from Wirral CFRs]]></title><description><![CDATA["October 2025 Edition of the Wirral Community First Responders Newsletter: Celebrating the dedication of our team, always ready to support the community when they're needed most." This month’s Wirral Community First Responders October Newsletter  is packed with stories, updates, and achievements that highlight the amazing impact our volunteers are making across the Wirral. From the installation of a brand-new defibrillator at Ness Village Hall, to our epic fundraising walk around the Wirral...]]></description><link>https://www.nwfrg.org.uk/post/saving-lives-together-october-news-from-wirral-cfrs</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68dd7b6618a90d833d1d61b7</guid><category><![CDATA[Newsletter]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 2025 19:08:58 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b25f69_507f3e933f144197840ad651b95c878e~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Josh Bailey</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wirral Community First Responders at The Emergency Services Show 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[On Thursday 18 September 2025, some of our team travelled down to the NEC in Birmingham to attend The Emergency Services Show . It was a...]]></description><link>https://www.nwfrg.org.uk/post/wirral-community-first-responders-at-the-emergency-services-show-2025</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68d01649f8183e2492949e77</guid><pubDate>Sun, 21 Sep 2025 15:25:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b25f69_d36b19fd76e8425a9d1a012071e2ef09~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Josh Bailey</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Support Wirral Responders: Donate to Save Lives]]></title><description><![CDATA[When a medical emergency happens, every second matters. The faster trained help can reach someone in need, the better their chance of...]]></description><link>https://www.nwfrg.org.uk/post/support-wirral-responders-donate-to-save-lives</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68b0daac035364d38b2c6abc</guid><pubDate>Thu, 28 Aug 2025 22:39:40 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b25f69_351336cd8b8c4b41bb0638b4392197a0~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Josh Bailey</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Join Our Free CPR and Defibrillator Sessions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Have you ever thought about what you would do in an emergency? Knowing how to perform CPR and use a defibrillator can save a life. We are...]]></description><link>https://www.nwfrg.org.uk/post/join-our-free-cpr-and-defibrillator-sessions</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68b0c472083118f1daaa0984</guid><pubDate>Thu, 28 Aug 2025 21:04:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b25f69_7e671497179641e4a03c582376fc857d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Josh Bailey</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>