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Sussex
Sussex is one of the newest regions to join DocBike, however they are making massive strides and have already gained a fantastic supporter base!
Rider
John Allsopp
DocBike Sussex is headed up by John Allsopp. John has worked in various roles in the NHS for 25 years and is currently a clinical team leader and professional lead. John has ridden motorcycles all over the world for the last 38 years and has held an advanced riding qualification for 37 of these. John has also supported the BikerDown programme for over 10 years since its inception. He is passionate about improving rider skills and is also working with BikerDown with the view to bring in Mental Health Motorbike awareness as part of the course.
The idea is to give everyone who attends the skills to deal with being first one scene at a motorbike accident, whilst also promoting mental health support between bikers for the times it’s needed.
As we all know, Bikers often focus on what to do at the scene of an accident, but don’t really know how to approach services should they find themselves or others in a mental health crisis, or in tough times.
We believe that all of these components bundled together under one “roof” is a great way to get the message across about advanced riding, BikeSafe, Mental Health and to provide all the people of Sussex access to critical care medical staff with the faster response that a motorcycle can deliver in such time critical cases.
How Can You Help?
Below are some of the ways that you can help us. Whether you donate, fundraise for us, volunteer, or follow us on social media, your support really will make a big difference, thank you!
Volunteer
Everyone involved with the charity is a volunteer, we do not employ a single person. We are always looking for new volunteers who can help, so whatever you’re good at and however much time you have, we would be delighted to hear from you!
If you would like to help us by becoming a volunteer, take a look at the different roles on our Volunteer Page.
Fundraise for us
With your commitment, enthusiasm, and support, we can help to save more lives. Whether you are part of business, a group or you would personally like to raise funds for DocBike, there are so many different ways that you can help us. If you would like to fundraise in aid of DocBike in the Dorset area, please visit our campaign page on JustGiving.
Donate
No matter how big or small, we are extremely grateful for all donations received. Your support enables the charity to direct resources to stop bikers from having a collision in the first place and to kit out the response motorcycles with medical equipment, so that we can be there for fallen bikers when they are involved in a collision. You can make a one-off or regular donation to us below.
Follow us!
You can help to raise awareness of our life-saving work by sharing our posts with others on social media. To keep up to date with DocBike in the Sussex area, follow us on Twitter.
Get in touch
If you would like to support us or be a part of DocBike Sussex going forward, we would love to hear from you!
Simply get in touch using the contact form at the bottom of this webpage.
Donate to DocBike Sussex
No matter how big or small, your donation will make a huge difference and enable us to be there for fallen bikers when they need us the most.
Don’t forget Gift Aid! If you are a UK Tax Payer, please do not forget to Gift Aid your donation. Gift Aid enables us to claim back 25p in every £1 donated from HMRC and is one of the easiest ways to make your donation tax effective. The charity reclaims the money and there is no additional cost to you!
Get in Touch
If you would like to support us or be a part of DocBike Sussex going forward, we would love to hear from you!
Latest News in Sussex and the UK
DocBike receives £30,000 grant from Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance to fund life-saving medical equipment
Media Release: 17 June 2022 DocBike is delighted to have received a £30,000 grant from Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance (DSAA), to fund two critical care monitors to support their life-saving work. Working as key partners to prevent people from being involved...
DocBike Advises all Motorists to look out for Motorcyclists this Weekend
Media Release: 16 March 2022 DocBike – a charity that puts air ambulance critical care doctors and paramedics onto response motorcycles across the UK, is advising all motorists to look out for motorcyclists this weekend. Studies show that springtime is the most...
Shel Silva receives Outstanding Contribution Award from Bournemouth University Doctoral College
Congratulations to Shel Silva, who has been given an Outstanding Contribution Award from Bournemouth University Doctoral College, for showcasing her motorcycle collision prevention research and the collaboration with DocBike and Bournemouth University. It is important...