After 31 years of tireless service, our founder and dear friend, Dr Theo Weston MBE, has hung up his stethoscope for the very last time as an active responder with BEEP Doctors. This is a moment we always knew would come, but one we never truly wanted to accept. Since founding the BEEP Fund in… Read more »
So far this year, volunteer doctors from Beep Doctors (BASICS Cumbria) have attended 144 life-threatening incidents, giving more than 400 hours of their time voluntarily to provide emergency callouts, training, talks, and community events. Now, one of those doctors, Dr Chris Moss, is taking on an extraordinary challenge to raise vital funds and highlight the… Read more »
We’re reaching out to our community — that’s you — because we need your help. As Beep Doctors (BASICS Cumbria), we’re a team of volunteer doctors who respond to serious medical emergencies across the region. We give our time and skills to care for people in their most critical moments, but none of what we… Read more »
We at BEEP Doctors (BASICS Cumbria) are thrilled with the incredible efforts of June Doyle, Lady Captain at Penrith Golf Club, who recently completed a remarkable golfing challenge in support of our charity. Last Monday June 9th, June teed off at 6:00am and didn’t stop until she sank her final putt at 5:30pm — completing… Read more »
We’re proud to shine a spotlight on the fantastic team at Arnison Heelis Solicitors, Penrith, who have selected Beep Doctors (BASICS Cumbria) as their Charity of the Year—raising much needed funds for our lifesaving mission! Their fundraising efforts so far have included a firm-wide bake sale and fortnightly quizzes, with entry fees being added to a donation pot that will be gifted… Read more »
Beep Doctors (BASICS Cumbria) has taken possession of a Volvo XC60, which will be based in the north of the county, serving the Penrith and Carlisle area. “This enhancement to our fleet, increasing our vehicles from three to four, marks a major milestone for the Beep Doctors and will make a life-saving difference in the… Read more »
The chair of a team of dedicated volunteer doctors which carries out life-saving work in Cumbria has stepped down from the role after 30 years. Dr Theo Weston, the founder of BEEP Doctors (BASICS Cumbria), handed over the reins last month at the annual meeting of the charity. He will remain on the committee and… Read more »
As part of our milestone 30th celebrations, the Beep Doctors invite you to join us in a unique and exciting endeavour. Whilst we all adore a slice of birthday cake, we wanted to celebrate our three decades of service by sharing the joy of cycling with you and our local community. Throughout the months of… Read more »
For three decades, the Beep Doctors Charity has been a beacon of hope and support for the people of Cumbria. Founded in April 1994 by Dr Theo Weston, our organisation has transformed from a modest operation centred around Penrith into a vital, Cumbria-wide service. Today, we proudly have 13 volunteer doctors, operating across the region… Read more »
BEEP Doctors (BASICS Cumbria), a team of dedicated volunteer doctors which carries out life-saving work in Cumbria, has been awarded The King’s Award for Voluntary Service. It is the highest award a local voluntary group can receive in the United Kingdom and is equivalent to an MBE. “This is a massive honour and we are… Read more »