Dr Bob Bennett, G.P. in Eccleston, Lancashire; Director of Eventmed.

Bob is a keen member of Med-ALERT, the All Lancashire Emergency Response Team. He is a Course Director for Major Incident Management Courses, is an ALS instructor and is Race Course Medical Officer at Haydock Park Race Course.

Dr Vic Calland, Formerly G.P. in Preston, Lancashire; Director of Eventmed.

Vic left General Practice in June 2001 to concentrate on teaching. A founding member of Med-ALERT, he has also regularly taught Fire-Fighters and Ambulance Personnel in aspects of Pre-Hospital Care. He is a Fellow of the Faculty of Immediate Care of the Royal College of Surgeons (Edinburgh) and a member of the Executive Committee of BASICS

He has written a book on Safety at Scene, now in its second edition and published by ResQMed. He is also Medical Officer to the Brathay Exploration Group and a H.S.E. approved Diving Medical Examiner.

Dr Ian Roberts, General Practitioner, Director of Eventmed

Ian is a Medical Officer at Haydock Park Race Course and also teaches Medical Students from Liverpool University. He is particularly skilled at training practice staff and also takes an active part in arranging courses for new clients.

 

Mike Richardson

Mike was a Clinical Nurse Manager for the National Blood Transfusion Service and has an international reputation as a trainer in the management of patients undergoing plasmaphoresis techniques. He has wide experience in Emergency Medicine and trauma and now works as a Resuscitation Training Officer.

Janet Smith

Janet is the Resuscitation Training Officer for Chorley & District Hospital. Her relaxed and friendly teaching technique has earned her the respect of all levels of the medical establishment.

Dr Andy Curran

Andy is a recent addition to our training Faculty. He spent six months on HEMS (the London Air Ambulance) and is a Consultant in Accident & Emergency at the Royal Preston Hospital. He also responds for Med-ALERT (the Lancashire Immediate Care scheme).

 

Nigel Robinson

Nigel is a trauma nurse by training but has just retired from his position as Executive Officer of a Community Health Council. He is a First Responder for the Lancashire Ambulance Service and has also been a County Staff Officer for St John Ambulance for many years. He currently works as a Custody Nurse in the detention facilities of Lancashire Constabulary.

Jeff Keegan

Jeff was a senior firefighter at Blackpool Airport and was also a retained firefighter for Lancashire Fire & Rescue. He has recently changed jobs to become an Instructor at the International Fire Training Centre at Euxton in Lancashire. Jeff teaches on the Safety at Scene course where his considerable experience is invaluable.