Godiva Voluntary Medical Responders

01/09/2026

31/08/2026

29/08/2026

Right, come on gang! We’ve been stuck so close to 11,000 followers for over a month now…
Recommend us to friends and family, help us to raise awareness of the need for 24/7 accessible defibrillators and Jamie’s Law!
Help us to reach 11K followers! 🩵💙🩵

(Photo is Jamie’s mum, with Castro & Zeta, next to OurJay’s 24/7 publicly accessible defibrillator at Watergate Bay, Cornwall! 1 of our most triggered Defibs and also at a very very special place for Jamie) 🏄🏼‍♂️

27/08/2026

Thunderstorms can trigger symptoms for those with lung conditions, like asthma.

If the weather makes your symptoms worse and you need to use your inhaler more, talk to your pharmacist, contact your GP or NHS 111.

13/08/2026

With temperatures peaking today, make sure you take sensible precautions to stay safe:

- keep hydrated
- avoid the sun during the hottest part of the day (11am-3pm)
- wear sunscreen, a hat and light clothes
- check in on older or vulnerable friends, relatives and neighbours

12/08/2026

Learn how to protect your eyes whilst watching the partial solar eclipse!

We probably shouldn’t have to say this, but don’t look directly at the sun. Looking directly at the sun without the right protection can cause permanent damage to your eyesight – so you need to take care. Remember, your normal sunglasses may look great, but they won't cut it.

Follow the link to learn more about how to watch the eclipse safely!

➡️ https://ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2026/07/23/how-to-watch-the-solar-eclipse-safely-this-summer/

11/08/2026

An amber heat-health alert is in place across parts of England from today until 14 August.

During an amber alert, hot weather can put more people’s health at risk – not just those who are usually more vulnerable.

Older people, young children and people with existing health conditions may be particularly at risk.

Take extra care and look out for others who may struggle in the heat.

Find tips on how to stay cool: https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/seasonal-health/heatwave-how-to-cope-in-hot-weather/

07/08/2026

A yellow heat-health alert is in place across parts of England from 8-11 August.

Some people – particularly the elderly, very young, or those with existing health conditions – may be more at risk in hot weather.

For advice on how to stay cool, visit️ https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/seasonal-health/heatwave-how-to-cope-in-hot-weather/