Godiva Voluntary Medical Responders

28/07/2026

Starting tomorrow, amber and yellow heat-health alerts have been issued across most of the country. They are in place for the 29 and 30 July.

Some people – particularly the elderly, very young, or those with existing health conditions – face a real risk to their health and need to take steps to keep cool.

As temperatures rise, learn how to look after yourself and others ➡️ https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/seasonal-health/heatwave-how-to-cope-in-hot-weather/

28/07/2026

08/07/2026

Happy International Paramedics Day 💚

Every day, our NHS paramedics respond to the unexpected with care and compassion. Today we say a huge thank you to them all. Your skills and dedication save lives.

06/07/2026

Allergy pens to be stocked in all schools under Benedict's Law
https://www.itv.com/news/calendar/2026-07-06/all-schools-to-stock-allergy-pens-after-boys-death

02/07/2026

Do you know the ABCDE checklist?

It could help you spot the warning signs of melanoma. Use this quick list to check your moles.

A new mole or a change in an existing mole may be signs of melanoma. If you spot any changes that you think could be cancer, contact your GP.

01/07/2026

30/06/2026

Six of our police stations now have publicly accessible defibrillators outside.

The defibs have come about through our work with the OurJay Foundation, a Rugby-based charity that is working to make more of the life-saving devices available.

They’re now ready to save lives outside the following stations:

Alcester (B49 5DZ)
Bedworth (CV12 8NH)
Leamington Justice Centre (CV32 4EL)
Rugby (CV21 2DH)
Stratford (CV37 6RD)
Nuneaton Justice Centre (CV11 4JU)

We already have a defib capability, with 28 defibrillators installed in specialist police cars across the county.

The OurJay Foundation was set up after the tragic death of 18-year-old Jamie from Rugby, who collapsed on New Years’ Day in 2022.

Learn more about OurJay here: https://orlo.uk/CcTp3