Things never happen, for at least 50 years, then 2 similar incidents occur within a month!

We’re talking about finding a body on the pavement – not moving, but breathing, and in one case unresponsive.

What would you do?

This happened to one of our members, and although he called 999 , it took 45 and 80 minutes for the ambulances to arrive, and like many he had a little knowledge of first aid, but not enough to have confidence in how to deal with the situations. (by the way, both ‘bodies’ ended up OK)

This acted as a catalyst to discuss having some first aid training, and recently several members and friends underwent a refresher to the training we’d received around 3 years ago.

Of course, we hope that we won’t need to use it, but you just don’t when it might be useful.

It is also worthwhile to have first aid knowledge at some of our smaller events, such as touring with Santa and the Sleigh and our quiz in the New Year. ( for our larger events, we have St Johns Ambulance or similar attend)

Like to find out more about first aid?

Courses are avalable locally (check the internet), or possibly through your work.

Also the British Red Cross app, has a number of handy videos and guides (including if you need to help yourself) – you might want to check it out when you’ve got a few moments.