Guardian Angel Carers

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The live-in care manager at Guardian Angel Carers was a guardian angel in a very literal sense after helping save a man’s life earlier in the year

Having recently completed first aid training, she didn’t hesitate to put those newly-learned skills to use when a man in his 40s collapsed at Farnham Railway Station. She carried out CPR for 11 minutes before a paramedic was able to restart his heart with a defibrillator.

Her actions undoubtedly help save his life and inspired Guardian Angel Carers to extend their first aid programme into the community. In collaboration with Birdworld they held their first community first aid session.

The aim is to train or refresh people so they feel confident to respond in the most common life saving emergency situations, such as heart attack, choking and bleeds. One of the great benefits of modern technology is the proliferation of defibrillators in our community. However, many are scared to use them and in an emergency, would you know where your nearest one is located? First Aid trainer Mark covered all in a friendly and upbeat session that lasted a little over two hours.

Guardian Angel Carers will continue providing courses every couple of months so please get in touch if you would like to attend the next one.

The company has also been extending its reach in the community by supporting Godalming Walking Football Club as shirt sponsor and to great effect as the club has got its defence of the FA Walking Football Cup off to a great start going through to the South of England regional round. One step away from the national finals at St George’s Park.

Tim Corry, Director of Guardian Angel Carers Farnham & Guildford, said: “Godalming Walking Football Club’s success shows what’s possible when community, purpose, and wellbeing come together – values we live by at Guardian Angel Carers. We’re proud to support the team as they go from strength to strength and thrilled to be part of their journey.”

The sponsorship is more than just a logo on a shirt. It reflects a deeper partnership grounded in shared values – promoting health, independence, and connection as people age.

Godalming Walking Football Club has grown rapidly since its formation in 2017. With around 70 members and teams in 50+, 60+, 65+, 70+ and multi-age categories, the club competes in multiple leagues, tournaments and cups across the region. The club is also looking to expand further, including new plans to launch a women’s walking football team.

Jim Mellish, club co-founder, said: “We’re about more than football – we’re about community, confidence, and keeping active later in life. Guardian Angel Carers shares that mission. Their support helps us continue to thrive on and off the pitch.”

The next round of the FA Walking Football Cup takes place on Saturday 11th October at Rectory Park, Northolt.