Thanks to this funding, the Trust has now purchased a range of Afro-Caribbean Basic Life Support (BLS) manikins that provide instant feedback on CPR quality. Alongside these, they’ve invested in a high-resolution, life-like manikin and the latest clinical observation training equipment to enhance emergency response training.

These resources have been put to excellent use:

• Training courses within the hospital at all levels — from basic to advanced — now benefit from this improved, more representative equipment.
• Local universities and conferences have welcomed the manikins too, raising awareness of both CPR techniques and the hospital’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.
• Demonstrations at public events have sparked valuable conversations about health inequalities and the importance of immediate action in cardiac emergencies.

In addition to the manikins, the high-definition clinical training equipment has been instrumental in teaching staff to recognise patient deterioration early, with a focus on improving sepsis recognition and treatment compliance. This technology supports interactive training that prepares staff for high-pressure situations, ultimately improving patient safety and outcomes.

While all the original funding has now been allocated, the impact of this project continues to grow. The Resuscitation Team is expanding its services to train healthcare professionals from other NHS Trusts, generating income to further enhance the programme.

The new manikins will also feature in promotional materials, showcasing that anyone attending training at ROH will learn using the latest, most advanced equipment available, thanks to ROC.

A Visible Commitment to Inclusion

This initiative stands as a meaningful demonstration of The ROH’s commitment to equality. It ensures that the Trust’s training resources reflect the community it serves and helps raise awareness of health inequalities in emergency care.

ROC are proud to have supported this important project — one that not only saves lives but champions inclusivity.