Eastbourne District Scout First Aid Team is a Scout Active Support Unit that provides medical care at Scouting events and training to Scouts.
Eastbourne
Joined January 2012
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We are pleased to announce a new exciting event for 2022! Lead by professional members of the three main emergency services, Scouts and Explorers can put themselves to the test over two days at Bushy Wood Activity Centre. More details here: edsfat.org.uk/999-camp/ @ESussexScouts
#EDSFAT have been supporting the vaccine rollout to the homeless community in Brighton and Hove. Read more in this article by ITV Meridian: itv.com/news/meridian/2022-0… @Scoutsscarter
The Eastbourne District Scout First Aid Team had a great time last Saturday afternoon and evening providing First Aid Support for the Girlguiding Eastbourne Division’s Rainbows, Brownies and Guides at their “We Rise Again” Event at Bushy Wood.
Last weekend members of the Eastbourne District Scout First Aid Team attended the Chiltern 20 Challenge Hike, running out of Braidwood Scout Activity Centre – Asheridge. EDSFAT had a mixture of Health Care Professionals and First Aiders available to provide support.
Another fun and busy weekend in EDSFAT.
During Saturday, members of the Team’s support section worked on the EDSFAT Control Lorry.
Sunday had two teams of staff out. One team were at Kiteye Campsite, running Module 10B First Response Validation sessions, working with one of the East Sussex Trainers. Using EDSFAT’s Laerdal® QCPR Resusci® manikins, we could give the learners immediate feedback.
EDSFAT staff came together to provide First Aid and Medical cover for the Sussex Downsman Hike during Saturday 2nd October.
With Clinical, Communications and Support staff, we had two ambulances, a treatment trailer, treatment caravan and three support vehicles out on the course.
EDSFAT’s having fun in the rain at the @downsmanone today! 🌧
Today, members of the Eastbourne District Scout First Aid Team provided an eighth Module 10A Zoom session using the Hampshire Remote Learning presentation. This has allowed us to provide 160 training slots for adult members and leaders in East Sussex and else where.
EDSFAT were back on the BBC News today. Our vehicles are being used by the NHS to deliver vaccines for the University of Sussex students. youtu.be/4AAc5PBsdhM
EDSFAT had a great day yesterday, supporting the Acorn Hike in Eastbourne. This was our first event providing first aid and medical support at a Scouting activity since the beginning of the pandemic, and it was brilliant to be back. We also ran the communications for the event.
EDSFAT have just had a very busy weekend! On Saturday we were once again supporting the vaccine rollout with one of the team’s ambulance vehicles and a gazebo as well as staff to assist. This is one of five “Pop Up Vaccine Clinics” we have already supported during September.
Sunday was even busier, once again we were at a “Pop Up Vaccine Clinic” in Brighton, parking cars at the Laughton Autumn Show as well as running a Module 10B Practical Validation Session for leaders in East Sussex with members of the County Training Team and the County SASU.
