Trusted Volunteer Medical Team Ribble Valley
Supporting our community with free first aid training, event medical cover, missing-person assistance, and compassionate emergency response delivered by fully trained volunteers.
Trusted Volunteer Medical Team Ribble Valley
Supporting our community with free first aid training, event medical cover, missing-person assistance, and compassionate emergency response delivered by fully trained volunteers.
WHO ARE WE?
WHO ARE WE?
We are a volunteer-led non-profit providing free first aid training, event medical cover, and emergency support to the Ribble Valley community. Our team of trained responders delivers reliable, accessible care for all.
We are a volunteer-led non-profit providing free first aid training, event medical cover, and emergency support to the Ribble Valley community. Our team of trained responders delivers reliable, accessible care for all.
WHAT WE OFFER
WHAT WE OFFER
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Services
Services
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Discover the key ways we support and protect our community through our core services and dedicated volunteers.
Discover the key ways we support and protect our community through our core services and dedicated volunteers.
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Event Medical Services
We do not charge for our Community Event Services which covers community and charity events within Ribble Valley, as this allows every event to benefit from first aid coverage. Some types of events that we regularly cover are: Studio / TV Filming Sets Football Bonfire & Fireworks Displays Agricultural Shows Small community events Christmas markets Fairgrounds Open Days Parades Charity Events Emergency Rest Centres We cover events across Lancashire
Safety
Community
FirstAid
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Event Medical Services
We do not charge for our Community Event Services which covers community and charity events within Ribble Valley, as this allows every event to benefit from first aid coverage. Some types of events that we regularly cover are: Studio / TV Filming Sets Football Bonfire & Fireworks Displays Agricultural Shows Small community events Christmas markets Fairgrounds Open Days Parades Charity Events Emergency Rest Centres We cover events across Lancashire
Safety
Community
FirstAid
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Training
A key objective of our organisation is to substantially increase the number of local people with first aid skills. The European Reference Centre for First Aid Education has highlighted the fact that the United Kingdom has much lower numbers of people with first aid skills than other parts of Europe. In the UK, it is estimated that no more than 10% of the population have first aid skills, whereas in Germany, the figure is 80% and in Norway 95%. At Ribble Valley Medical Team we are passionate about training people to develop the vital first aid skills they need to help a family member, friend or work colleague. We offer two types of training.
Education
Skills
FirstAid
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Training
A key objective of our organisation is to substantially increase the number of local people with first aid skills. The European Reference Centre for First Aid Education has highlighted the fact that the United Kingdom has much lower numbers of people with first aid skills than other parts of Europe. In the UK, it is estimated that no more than 10% of the population have first aid skills, whereas in Germany, the figure is 80% and in Norway 95%. At Ribble Valley Medical Team we are passionate about training people to develop the vital first aid skills they need to help a family member, friend or work colleague. We offer two types of training.
Education
Skills
FirstAid
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Volunteer Today
We’re looking for enthusiastic local adults and young volunteers (aged 16 and upwards) with a few hours to spare each month to learn how to save a life. Our volunteers would be going on duty at local community events, bonfires, Christmas events and many more gatherings to those needing it. Full training in life-saving techniques is given at weekly unit meetings. For an informal discussion, please don't hesitate to get in touch with us via email to register your interest
Volunteering
Support
Community
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Volunteer Today
We’re looking for enthusiastic local adults and young volunteers (aged 16 and upwards) with a few hours to spare each month to learn how to save a life. Our volunteers would be going on duty at local community events, bonfires, Christmas events and many more gatherings to those needing it. Full training in life-saving techniques is given at weekly unit meetings. For an informal discussion, please don't hesitate to get in touch with us via email to register your interest
Volunteering
Support
Community
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Missing Person Search Assistance
The team is often called upon to locate and support missing persons that have been missing within Ribble Valley
Search
Rescue
Support
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Missing Person Search Assistance
The team is often called upon to locate and support missing persons that have been missing within Ribble Valley
Search
Rescue
Support
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Mental Health & Suicide Prevention Assistance
our volunteers who believe that people deserve care and compassion in their time of need. Those needs could be a result of homelessness, self-harm, suicidal thoughts, intoxication, drug abuse, assault or any other issue which has caused personal distress or the potential for physical harm..
MentalHealth
Care
Crisis
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Mental Health & Suicide Prevention Assistance
our volunteers who believe that people deserve care and compassion in their time of need. Those needs could be a result of homelessness, self-harm, suicidal thoughts, intoxication, drug abuse, assault or any other issue which has caused personal distress or the potential for physical harm..
MentalHealth
Care
Crisis
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Free Blood Pressure Checks
We are also now working with Blood Pressure UK and Know Your Numbers Charity by providing free blood pressure checks while we are at events we cover or simply ask us to come in and hold a blood pressure information stall. All our team are trained in taking blood pressure and able to offer advice and if appropriate do a referral to the GP Hosting a Blood Pressure Station can bring many benefits to those who get a blood pressure check: reach people who wouldn't usually get a blood pressure check educate more patients, about their health Many more benefits this is why we encourage you to know your numbers!.
Health
Awareness
Screening
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Free Blood Pressure Checks
We are also now working with Blood Pressure UK and Know Your Numbers Charity by providing free blood pressure checks while we are at events we cover or simply ask us to come in and hold a blood pressure information stall. All our team are trained in taking blood pressure and able to offer advice and if appropriate do a referral to the GP Hosting a Blood Pressure Station can bring many benefits to those who get a blood pressure check: reach people who wouldn't usually get a blood pressure check educate more patients, about their health Many more benefits this is why we encourage you to know your numbers!.
Health
Awareness
Screening
WHY CHOOSE US
WHY CHOOSE US
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Trust
Trust
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Delivering trusted, professional, and community-focused first aid services with care, reliability, and exceptional support at every event.
Delivering trusted, professional, and community-focused first aid services with care, reliability, and exceptional support at every event.
Support Us
Help us continue providing vital first aid services to communities and charities—every donation makes a real difference.
Support Us
Help us continue providing vital first aid services to communities and charities—every donation makes a real difference.
Support Us
Help us continue providing vital first aid services to communities and charities—every donation makes a real difference.
Professional Team
Professional Team
All members are fully trained, insured, and attend weekly sessions to ensure top-quality first aid coverage at every event.
All members are fully trained, insured, and attend weekly sessions to ensure top-quality first aid coverage at every event.
Community Focus
Community Focus
Locally based and independent, we actively support communities, charities, and events across the Ribble Valley region.
Locally based and independent, we actively support communities, charities, and events across the Ribble Valley region.
Affordable Service
Affordable Service
Most of our services are free or require only a small donation, ensuring vital first aid support is accessible to all events.
Most of our services are free or require only a small donation, ensuring vital first aid support is accessible to all events.
Exceptional Support
Exceptional Support
We provide excellent customer service and event planning guidance, ensuring every event runs safely and smoothly.
We provide excellent customer service and event planning guidance, ensuring every event runs safely and smoothly.
Insights & Updates
Insights & Updates
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Blog
Blog
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Stay informed with expert advice, community news, first aid tips, and event safety updates from our team of professionals.
Stay informed with expert advice, community news, first aid tips, and event safety updates from our team of professionals.
Assess Your Event Risk
Quickly evaluate your event’s medical and safety requirements with our simple online risk calculator. Plan ahead for complete peace of mind.
