Clive Lewis For Norwich South

The Norfolk Accident Rescue Service (NARS), is a charity which provides life-saving emergency care across Norfolk. Established in 1970, NARS has spent over 50 years supporting the local community by dispatching highly skilled volunteer clinicians to medical emergencies such as cardiac arrests, road traffic collisions and serious falls.
What struck me most during my visit was the sheer dedication of the team. NARS is powered by around 60 volunteers, including doctors, nurses, paramedics, and community first responders. Each plays a crucial role in ensuring patients receive the best care possible during some of the most critical moments of their lives.
Unlike many emergency services, NARS receives no government funding. Instead, it relies entirely on public donations to keep its operations running.
In addition to responding to emergencies, NARS wants to empower communities through education. They actively engage with schools and local organisations, teaching people first aid and Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), a procedure to help someone who is not breathing or whose heart has stopped. The aim is to ensure that more people in Norfolk have the skills to step in during an emergency, potentially saving lives before professional help arrives.
NARS is currently developing more projects focused on educating people about providing first aid. You can find out more about NARS here.