First Response is a key NHS Partner providing a broad spectrum of voluntary opportunities within NHS Ambulance Services. The provision of volunteers in various roles with a focus on providing dynamic and challenging opportunities to match the persona of the volunteer ensures long-term sustainability of our projects. This focus on sustainable volunteering within the NHS without the influence of commercial factors makes First Response a ground breaker in this field.
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National NHS Response Statistics 2007-2008 7.2 million emergency and urgent calls resulting in 5.9 million calls requiring an emergency response. 1.8 million (31%) were categorised as Cat A, 5.9 million (42%) were categorised as Cat B. Cat A responses arriving at scene within 8 minutes is 77.1% compared with 74.6% last year. Information owned by the Information Centre, NHS National Statistics.
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All our vehicles are manned by volunteer emergency responders and are tasked by Ambulance Control. These vehicles can respond to emergencies quickly and safely.