Ever wondered how to use the defibrillator in your local phone box? What if a child starts choking while you’re out for a meal? Would you know what to do if someone had a severe allergic reaction?

Join us at this year’s New Forest Show, where Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust specialists and Brighterway, a charity dedicated to enhancing patient care at Southern Health by raising funds for support beyond the NHS budget, will provide hands-on demonstrations, interactive first aid activities, and challenges to help you learn life-saving skills.

Meet the experts
Hayley Stockford, a Senior Resuscitation Officer from Totton, along with her team, will be at the Brighterway stand throughout the show. They will train the public of all ages in essential first aid skills. Learn to recognize the signs of Sepsis and Anaphylaxis, perform CPR, and get answers to all your first aid questions. Plus, enter our prize draw to win exciting rewards.
Hayley began her career as a paramedic 30 years ago and was one of the first females in the profession. She has provided emergency first aid at leading motorsport, boxing, equestrian, and even cage fighting events. Don’t miss the chance to ask her the questions that could help you save a life.
“I’ve been asked so many questions, from how to administer an EpiPen to how to resuscitate a hamster. Our team is excited to meet people at the event and share life-saving information,” said Hayley Stockford.

Activities and Attractions
Visit the Brighterway stand located on Northern Avenue and at the Flower and Garden Show, where you can:

• Participate in first aid demonstrations and activities.

• Purchase plants and seeds.

• Meet renowned gardeners purchase signed copies of their books.

• Learn more about Brighterway Charity, part of Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust, which provides community-based mental and physical health services across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

Phil Pride, Brighterway CEO, said, “We are increasingly funding the creation of green and garden spaces to promote wellbeing. By doing so, we enable patients and staff to spend time outside developing their own gardens, growing plants and produce, and enjoying the benefits of nature and fresh air. We’d be delighted to discuss ideas and suggestions for developing community spaces in support of the NHS in Southern England.”
Find the Brighterway stand on Northern Avenue and at the Flower and Garden Show from 30th July to 1st August. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable first aid skills and contribute to your community’s wellbeing.

COME AND JOIN US ON THE GREAT SOUTH RUN

On Sunday 20 October literally thousands of runners will be on the streets of Portsmouth and Southsea to raise money for hundreds of different charities. Brighterway is looking to recruit a large team of first time and regular runners to raise vital funds to help support your own patient experience and staff welfare projects. 

Further information about the event can be found by visiting this page.

At no cost to you (we will cover your entry fee), we would like each of our runners to aim to reach a fundraising target of £500 or as near to it as you can get, but any amount is welcome . In return we will provide you with your place, training tips and guidance, a fundraising checklist and your own Just Giving page, We will also provide a marquee base for your supporters on the day plus somewhere to celebrate your achievement when you cross the finishing line. Run with us and make a difference.

It will be a great day and we would love to see you there. If you’re interested and would like to enter please complete the form using the link below or if you can get a team together where you work even better! We look forward to hearing from you.

Sign up for the Great South Run. Complete this form.

We have a Whatsapp Group available for participants, please scan the QR Code below to join! We will be sending in training tips, fundraising ideas, motivation and overall keeping the morale of Team Brighterway up high!