Do blood bikers get paid?

Do blood bikers get paid?

We don’t have any paid members, they’re all volunteers.

What are blood runners?

SERV Kent, “Service by Emergency Response Volunteers” also known as the Bloodrunners is a charity that provides emergency courier services transporting blood products, samples and other patient essential items for the major hospitals and hospices in Kent outside normal working hours.

How do you become a blood biker?

To ride for us you must be over 25 years of age, hold a full unrestricted motorcycle licence and have had no recent “at fault” accidents. You must also hold a recognised advanced riding qualification such as IAM or ROSPA.

Can blood bikes exceed the speed limit?

A Blood Bike fits into this category. They are permitted to exceed the speed limit and treat red lights as a give way f on an emergency call. In this case it was deemed an emergency by the Hospital.

Do blood bikers use their own bikes?

Can I volunteer on my own bike? Some groups allow you to use your own bike, but best check with your local blood Bike group for their requirements. Yes all the controllers mostly volunteer from home, all you need is a computer, phone & pen.

Can blood bikes speed?

Can blood bikers speed?

Can blood bikes use blue lights?

These training sessions are arranged when required. NBB’s policy is that we use blue lights on Emergency calls only to facilitate our safe and effective progress through traffic and expect our riders to act accordingly.

Can blood bikes go through red lights?

Are blood bikers volunteers?

Yes all the controllers mostly volunteer from home, all you need is a computer, phone & pen. How do I become a Blood Bike volunteer? Find your nearest group on the Meet the blood biker family above and click on to their website and follow the join us section.

Do blood bikes use blue lights?

Are blood bikes allowed to use blue lights?

What is Bloodrun emergency Voluntary Service?

Bloodrun Emergency Voluntary Service (EVS) is a blood bike charity established in 2010, to provide a free, voluntary courier service to North East NHS hospitals and Trusts.

What does Bloodrun EVS do?

The charity is staffed by unpaid volunteers who give up their time in order to provide this vital service to the NHS; saving them much needed money and providing a professional transportation service. A total of 5,351 calls were received and completed by Bloodrun EVS completely free of charge to the local NHS trusts.

What is the voluntary blood service?

Essex Voluntary Blood Service operates with volunteer riders and drivers giving not only their time but with no remuneration from the EVBS small voluntary organisation, all members are responsible for their own costs in delivering this essential work.

How many calls did Bloodrun EVS receive and complete?

A total of 5,351 calls were received and completed by Bloodrun EVS completely free of charge to the local NHS trusts. This includes routine collections, relays, movement of equipment and urgent collections. Our fleet of dedicated vehicles including bikes, cars and vans travelled over 227,000 miles in order to deliver our service.