Lots in the news

Junior doctors contracts is a hot topic at the moment, you only have to look at how tired some of them look during their shifts, should they be making critical decisions?

First aid and CPR training for school children should be a compulsory part of the curriculum. Everyone should know basic skills to save a life.

Defibrillators! Most businesses and public places have to have fire extinguishers , maybe even sprinklers and a first aid kit. How can a first aid kit not include a vital piece of equipment a defibrillator?

On a positive note a great meeting of the Poole Harbour  Islands Safety Group this week good progress being made by all those involved to increase the safety of island users and inhabitants can only be a positive. Lots of iniatives and asserts that can be shared between the islands and will also benefit the harbour as a whole. Thanks to all for their continued support and engagement.

Dorset Fire and Rescue coresponders at Swange went live this week, welcome.

This week has also seen the publication of the National Ambulance Reslience Units guidance for responding to incidents on motorways. Some great information in the guidance to keep responders safe and improve inter agency working; the key outcome improved patient care.

You may have noticed a bit of a theme running through all of the above, improved patient care. this can only be achieved through greater public involvement, interoperability between responders and robust planning.

With winter approaching it is time to think about your flu jab if you are in a vulnerable group, contact your Surgery if that have not already been in touch. Health care professionals your employer should be offering you vaccinations locally.