A brilliant thread ⬇️ by 🚨Wicklow Rapid Response🚨 on the important role of Pre-Hospital Emergency Medicine in supporting patients, National Ambulance Service 🇮🇪🚑 & colleagues across the acute hospital setting, many volunteer doctors involved including our v own SVUH ED David Menzies 🇵🇸 🇺🇦 🏳️‍🌈 St Vincent's University Hospital (SVUH) 👏👏

📊 Our Q1 statistics are in, and we can report that Wicklow Rapid Response has had one of our busiest periods ever! 🚑 👉 In the months of January, February and March, our volunteer doctor was tasked to a total of 55 incidents on behalf of the National Ambulance Service 🇮🇪🚑

Happy 19th Birthday one of Ireland's longest standing CFR schemes, Dunlavin CFR. Situated in Co. Wicklow, this scheme saw the introduction of CFR in Ireland and continues to provide an excellent service to the community. Well done all and thank you for your dedicated service.

A trailblazer and a friend to me and many others, particularly in Wicklow! Best wishes for the future Mac!

In recent weeks, the communities of Greystones have proven the chain of survival works, not once - but twice. We were delighted to attend a First Responder appreciation evening, held at Rise at the Cove yesterday. 1/3

We were privileged to meet Valerie, a recent cardiac arrest survivor, along with her family, other responders and all those who make Greystones and Wicklow a safer place!

In memory of our great friend David O'Regan who sadly passed away in 2022, 25 of his Eire Og Club mates and family will be taking part in the Cork City half/Marathon on 2 June. We are raising money for our club and for 🚨Wicklow Rapid Response🚨 DONATE at gofundme.com/f/cork-maratho…

Great interest at yesterday's Open Evening in Clonmel, with over 50 people attending to discuss joining NAS, the application process and see the station. From 5.30 - 8pm this evening Loughlinstown NAS will be open to the public. Come along and say hello!

On a call with National Ambulance Service 🇮🇪🚑 in Arklow recently. Stay tuned for more updates on WWRR activity and plans! #Wicklow #CriticalCare

We'd a great crew down from the club doing the #Cork Marathon in memory of the late David O'Regan. We are raising money for the Eire Og Greystones GAA Club and for the 🚨Wicklow Rapid Response🚨 DONATE to the runners at gofund.me/a64d01c9

As we enter the final week of school term (and the final week of primary school for a very special bunch) we are delighted to display the names of Rang a Sé, GSCLcairde on our RRV - the classmates of a young patient, Cian Marren who sadly died at the age of six in 2017. 1/2

URGENT CALL FOR #BLOODDONORS! 2,000 additional blood donations needed over the next 4 weeks to help the national blood supply! Please call 1800731137 to book your appointment as soon as possible. Regular donors can book online at giveblood.ie #GiveBlood

As the holidays approach, our staff and services are busy, working hard to care for all those who need it. If you need care over the Christmas period, start with hse.ie/winter Some services will have different opening hours over the holiday period. Check before you go.

Happy Christmas from all of us at Wicklow Rapid Response! We hope your day is filled with joy and fun. Remember to stay safe on the roads and cherish the time with your loved ones. #WicklowRapidResponse #StaySafeHappy