BASICS Devon acknowledges Sir Joshua Reynolds Women's Institute for their generous contributions.
BASICS Devon, the volunteer immediate care medics charity, extends its heartfelt gratitude to the Sir Joshua Reynolds Women's Institute for their dedicated support over the past 12 months. Through a series of engaging events such as quizzes, raffles, coffee mornings, and other enjoyable activities, the kind members of the Women's Institute have successfully raised an inspiring £543.49 in funds. These efforts will significantly contribute to the crucial work of the local emergency response team by raising both vital funds and awareness.
BASICS Devon conducted a special talk with the Women's Institute, during which they demonstrated essential life-saving CPR skills. This event not only highlighted the importance of immediate care but also provided valuable knowledge to the community members.
Dr Marc Epps of BASICS Devon expressed his deep gratitude, stating, "We are incredibly grateful for support such as this, as it enables us to share our knowledge and empower our local community to step in ahead of emergency response. It's also an excellent opportunity to let people know what our charity is doing for their local community. It is always a pleasure to meet such generous people, and we want to ensure we can be there for them should they ever need us."
In 2023, BASICS Devon attended 441 callouts, 139 at night, first on scene at 30%, 68 of these were cardiac arrests, so far this year they have attended 199 incidents arriving first on scene at 40%. This unwavering support of the Sir Joshua Reynolds Women's Institute exemplifies the spirit of community and the profound impact that collective efforts can have on local emergency services and their mission to provide immediate care and support to those in need.
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Interview available with volunteers & photos attached
About Sir Joshua Reynolds Women's Institute
To find out more about the women' Institute please visit Sir Joshua Reynolds | Devon (thewi.org.uk)
About BASICS Devon
BASICS Devon is a network of 13 emergency volunteer doctors providing immediate access to specialist medical care at the scene of an accident or illness. Making themselves available around the clock throughout the year, responding to incidents at the request of the South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust. The charity relies solely on donations.
• BASICS Devon doctors aim to provide a fast response to incidents in rural areas and use their extensive skills to support patient care.
• For further information, to donate or get involved please visit: www.basics-devon.org.uk
For further information please contact Amie Bull, Fundraising Manager amie.bull@basics-devon.org.uk T: 01752 936299 or visit: www.basics-devon.org.uk
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