Isle of Wight NHS Trust Ambulance Training & Community Response Services

09/05/2026

Don't forget to stop to say hello and learn a lifesaving skill if you are at Riverfest today 💚

08/05/2026

Looking for something to do with the family tomorrow? We are excited to be joining the fun at Riverfest.

29/04/2026

Having the correct first aid provision in your workplace is not only a legal requirement, it is incredibly important for the safety of you and your employees. We know that it can be difficult to determine exactly how many first aiders you need and what type of training they require.
That’s why we’re delighted to introduce our First Aid Requirements Calculator!
Designed to be quick and easy to use, this online assessment tool uses the recently updated HSE regulations to accurately calculate the cover you need in your workplace.
Simply input a few details about your workplace and the calculator will create a clear, printable report of your organisation’s requirements - ideal for demonstrating that you have completed your first aid needs assessment in line with the current legislation.
Start your assessment today by visiting www.isleofwightambulance.co.uk/first-aid

09/01/2026

Set your community up for 2026 with a free British Heart Foundation funded defibrillator.

Applications for BHF's community defib fund are set to close next month!

Find out if your community group is eligible and how to apply here: bhf.org.uk/how-you-can-help/how-to-save-a-life/defibrillators/apply-for-a-free-defibrillator-for-your-community

08/01/2026

12/12/2025

This is one of our favourite parts of the job. Teaching life saving skills to young people who may well help to save lives in the future. Thank you to the staff and Y6 students at Holy Cross Catholic Primary School

01/12/2025

Is your defibrillator ready to save a life?

The moment someone has a cardiac arrest; the clock starts ticking. Every minute without CPR and defibrillation reduces their chances of survival. But many defibrillators are never used because emergency services don’t know where they are or how to access them. To learn how to register your defibrillator please visit https://www.isleofwightambulance.co.uk/the-circuit

The Circuit is the British Heart Foundation national defibrillator network, providing a nationwide overview of where defibrillators can be found. It sends reminders to Guardians to check their defibrillator, to ensure it is emergency ready. It is important the Guardian records status checks on The Circuit, as this provides the Ambulance Service with the confidence that the defibrillator is ready to use, if needed.

If you don’t register or check your defib, it may not be able to help save a life.

18/11/2025

We're starting to get a little bit excited! Its nearly time to dig out the decorations for Brighstone Christmas Tree Festival Isle of Wight 🎄💚