Tibshelf CFR

Tibshelf and District Community First Responders supporting EMAS.

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When I’m not busy working im around horses and Russ and I enjoy walking our Cocker spaniel puppy Ralph (who is Tibshelf secret CFR’s mascot 🐾🙊)

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Without responding I’d feel like there was a bit of my life missing, I met my partner Russ through being part of Tibshelf CFR’s and have made friends/extended family for life.

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Being beside someone at what to them is probably one of their worst days, brings me great comfort and hopefully comfort to them too.

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When I found out about opportunities to volunteer as a First Responder I jumped on it! I thought to myself I could make my childhood dreams come true whilst also doing the job I love so much and give something back to my local community.

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The joy and sense of satisfaction I get from responding is something that is so hard to explain but comes from meeting so many inspirational people along the way- both patients and responders.

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I’ve now been in the NHS for the last 6 years. I am a Paediatric ward manager and specialise in training and educating both newly qualified and senior nurses in their clinical practice to keep our children and families safe during their stay in hospital. 👩🏼‍⚕️🏥

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This is Olivia 😊

Since the age of about 3 I used to watch every medical program you could imagine 🚑 I always saw myself being a Paramedic but decided to take a different medical career pathway as a Children’s Nurse.

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I also like making my own cards when I get time.🎨

Next member coming soon…

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This is Karen!

I’ve been a member of Tibshelf CFRs for 5 years now and this is my 3rd year as the groups Treasurer. 💰💷

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Out of work I am a grandma to a very active nearly 3 year old, who I love having around and spending time with, (except for those times when it reminds me how unfit and older I now am, when trying to keep up with him, especially the "Chase me Chase me grandma" 🏃🏼parts lol)

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It’s not all about heroics either, sometimes just being there to comfort or listen to them is all that's needed. 🥰

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My favourite thing about being a responder are those calls when you know at the end of it you have made a difference and helped that patient or family when they most needed it.

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I am retired and had some spare time and wanted to put that to good use by helping the community and getting involved just like these people were at the training session and the role of the CFR they described to me sounded very interesting.

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I got involved with the CFR's after attending a Defibrillator Training Session in my village which was held by our local Tibshelf & District CFR's.

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I also used to be part of St John’s Ambulance where I was part of a small team running events in Nottingham city centre.

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Hiya this is Adi!

He is our scheme’s new vice co-ordinator and is looking forward to making a difference within the group of 12 responders (and hopefully more soon!)

Keep an eye out to meet our groups treasurer👀🚑

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Outside of Work Adi...

'I am part of the Scout Association in 2 important roles, 1st off I am one of the leaders for the local Explorer unit as well as their DESC (District Explorer Scout Commissioner) and my other roll is as part of NESST (Notts Emerg Scout Support Team)

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Favourite thing about being a CFR?

'My favourite thing about being a responder is that feeling I have when I have helped someone in my community and serounding areas'

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His full time job is a Phlebotomist🩸💉 / Receptionist in a local GP surgery.

He has been in an health care environment for over 25yrs both in a voluntary and professional capacity.

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Outside of Work Connor…

‘I enjoy spending time with my partner and my dog Bailey 🐶, going in the peak district 🌄and finding new places to look around.’

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This is Connor!

He is our schemes now co-ordinator and is really excited to make a difference within his group of 12 responders (and hopefully more soon!)

Keep an eye out to meet our Vice Co-ordinator! 😁🚑