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Yahoo
25-03-2025
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- Yahoo
Book a free life-saving CPR skills session with air ambulance staff
Staff at the Daily Echo became the latest team to be trained in life-saving CPR skills thanks to a visit from Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance (HIOWAA). Trainers from the charity brought their CPR Skills for Life training to our offices in Ocean Village. Supporter Engagement Officer Lucy Butcher helped editorial and IT staff brush up on their first aid skills and learn how to carry out chest compressions and use a defibrillator. (Image: HIOWAA)READ MORE: Tributes paid to 'incredible' sports teacher and coach who inspired thousands Cardiac arrests are the most called to incidents for air ambulance critical care teams. There are 30,000 out of hospital cardiac arrests each year and around 80 per cent of them occur at home. Fewer than one in ten survive an out of hospital cardiac arrest and for every minute that someone is in cardiac arrest without receiving CPR and early defibrillation, their chance of survival decreases by ten per cent. Early defibrillation within three to five minutes of collapse can increase survival rates by between 50 and 70 per cent. This is why HIOWAA is on a mission to boost the confidence of as many members of the public as possible to begin basic life support when they see someone collapse. Their CPR Skills for Life sessions are delivered to corporate groups, community groups, schools and youth groups by members of critical care teams or Basic Life Support Instructor trained staff and volunteers. (Image: HIOWAA) More than 600 people have already learned how to assess a patient, call for help, how to perform effective chest compressions on a training manikin, and how to use a defibrillator. Lucy told the Daily Echo: "I'm so passionate about this and am happy to anyone and everyone these skills. "Four minutes is the crucial time to start CPR to give the person the best chance and you never know when you might be called upon to help a loved one or even a stranger. "You really can make a difference. You are the lifesavers until we arrive." The sessions last up to one hour and are completely free. Learn more at
Yahoo
12-02-2025
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- Yahoo
Bereaved family skydive in 10-year-old son's memory
The mother and sister of a 10-year-old boy who died suddenly after an asthma attack are planning a skydive to raise money for the air ambulance charity that attempted to save his life. Warren, from Portsmouth, stopped breathing soon after asking for his inhaler in March 2023. His father Ian performed CPR before a specialist crew from Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance (HIOWAA) arrived - but Warren could not be saved. Almost exactly two years on from Warren's death, his mum Belinda and sister Scarlett are attempting the skydive to raise money for HIOWAA. Belinda recalled how Warren had become breathless after playing on a trampoline outside with his brother. "His inhaler didn't seem to be working and he started to panic, then while I was on the phone for an ambulance, he turned blue and stopped breathing. "Despite the air ambulance attending and doing their best to help Warren, he didn't make it," she added. Warren's family, including his six siblings, have since been supported by the HIOWAA's aftercare team - led by Nikki Harris. Belinda said: "The care from the air ambulance didn't stop on that day." The family has since visited the charity's base, which had been "hard" but was also "lovely to meet the people that did their very best", she added. Ms Harris will be joining Belinda and Scarlett, as well as one of Warren's former school teachers, for the skydive on 16 March. She said she was "deeply touched" to join the "extraordinary family" in commemorating Warren's life. "I can only imagine Warren's immense pride as he watches over them, guiding their journey," Ms Harris added. HIOWAA is hoping to raise £3.6m through its Operation Airbase appeal to fund a move to new headquarters near Southampton Airport. You can follow BBC Hampshire & Isle of Wight on Facebook, X, or Instagram. Landmarks lit up for air ambulance base appeal Amputee's 'emotional' reunion with life-saving crew Air ambulance service announces plans for new base Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance
BBC News
12-02-2025
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- BBC News
Portsmouth family skydiving for air ambulance in memory of son
The mother and sister of a 10-year-old boy who died suddenly after an asthma attack are planning a skydive to raise money for the air ambulance charity that attempted to save his from Portsmouth, stopped breathing soon after asking for his inhaler in March father Ian performed CPR before a specialist crew from Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance (HIOWAA) arrived - but Warren could not be exactly two years on from Warren's death, his mum Belinda and sister Scarlett are attempting the skydive to raise money for HIOWAA. Belinda recalled how Warren had become breathless after playing on a trampoline outside with his brother."His inhaler didn't seem to be working and he started to panic, then while I was on the phone for an ambulance, he turned blue and stopped breathing."Despite the air ambulance attending and doing their best to help Warren, he didn't make it," she added. Warren's family, including his six siblings, have since been supported by the HIOWAA's aftercare team - led by Nikki said: "The care from the air ambulance didn't stop on that day."The family has since visited the charity's base, which had been "hard" but was also "lovely to meet the people that did their very best", she Harris will be joining Belinda and Scarlett, as well as one of Warren's former school teachers, for the skydive on 16 said she was "deeply touched" to join the "extraordinary family" in commemorating Warren's life."I can only imagine Warren's immense pride as he watches over them, guiding their journey," Ms Harris is hoping to raise £3.6m through its Operation Airbase appeal to fund a move to new headquarters near Southampton Airport. You can follow BBC Hampshire & Isle of Wight on Facebook, X, or Instagram.
