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January 2025
St John Ambulance declares 2025 the year of holistic workplace health
2024
December 2024
Sutton Network launched with community celebration
St John Ambulance launches online campaign to teach spiking first aid
November 2024
Achievements of young St John Ambulance volunteers recognised
October 2024
St John Ambulance's guide to injury-free seasonal celebrations
St John Ambulance launches CPR Bra campaign to tackle gender disparity in CPR
Beyond bandages: St John Ambulance urges companies to prioritise mental health first aid
September 2024
Myleene Klass teaches teens street first aid in support of Save a Life September
Successful motorbike ride raises over £1000 for St John Ambulance
August 2024
Half population at risk of panic in emergencies due to lack of training
Priory Council announces departure of Prior and Chair of St John Ambulance in 2025
Only four in 10 know first aid to save a life finds new research
May 2024
King Charles becomes St John Ambulance's Royal Patron
St John Ambulance celebrates 135 years of service in Bath
St John Ambulance appoints Shona Dunn as new CEO
St John Ambulance and BBC Radio Manchester campaign wins Radio Academy ARIAS award
St John celebrates 100 years in Norwich
Learn how to help someone after a fall with free training in Ilkeston
Enrol with St John Ambulance as a Stadium First Aider at Carrow Road
April 2024
St John celebrates 100 years in North Walsham
Young Responders marks first anniversary making 19,000 young people first-aid confident
March 2024
St John Ambulance names 2024 National Cadet of the Year
Myleene Klass partners with St John Ambulance as first celebrity ambassador
February 2024
Chelsea FC fan reunites with the St John youth volunteer who saved his life
January 2024
HRH The Princess Royal receives new St John Community Support Unit for Wiltshire
2023
December 2023
St John and partner charities pledge support for campaign to scrap tax on defibrillators
St John shares first aid tips for this year’s “Festive Dip”
Young Responders programme ends year by exceeding delivery target to upskill thousands of students
St John teams up with anti-knife campaigner Tanya Brown to tackle street violence in Newcastle
November 2023
HRH celebrates St John Young Acheivers
St John Ambulance CEO to leave in March 2024
October 2023
St John attends Party Conferences to teach first aid
New Castle Donington ambulance hub opened by HRH The Princess Royal
September 2023
First aid confidence rockets from 7% to 94% amongst secondary school students
St John warns Uni students not to mistake CO poisoning with hangover
40 years of St John Fellowship commemorated at special event at the National Memorial Arboretum
St John Ambulance Achieves Silver Status in the Armed Forces Covenant
World First Aid Day - St John Ambulance says just 29% of people ‘very confident’ in first aid skills
August 2023:
CPR advice made more accessible with new St John British Sign Language resource
July 2023:
St John issues first aid advice for holidaying families as European heatwave continues
St John responds to Government announcment on defibrillators in schools
St John Ambulance launches ‘Seaside Support Team’ offering to councils
Myleene Klass visits St John Young Responders to raise awareness of teen drink spiking danger
London Marathon: Didn’t make the ballot? Join team St John Ambulance
St John Cadet of the Year leads procession at Westminster Abbey service marking 75 years of NHS
June 2023:
St John Ambulance welcomes publication of NHS long-term workforce plan
Festival scorcher: St John Ambulance shares urgent advice for keeping safe this festival season
St John Sees Spike in Searches for Stinging Nettle First Aid Advice
NHS Cadets praised for vital role developing next generation of lifesavers in NHS report
May 2023:
Mayor visits Halesowen Unit to support youth recruitment campaign
St John partners with schools to deliver flagship NHS Cadet programme
St John youth volunteers head to Buckingham Palace to celebrate Duke of Edinburgh Gold achievements
Extraordinary St John Coronation Champs recognised by King and Queen for outstanding volunteering
Ready to make history - Hundreds of St John Ambulance volunteers to support Coronation
April 2023:
Face of Ask Me campaign runs four half marathons for St John after life saved
BBC Traitor's star Dr Amos celebrates achievements of NHS Cadets at national awards
March 2023:
CPR survivor donates lifesaving trauma first aid kit
St John Ambulance is proud to support the Big Help Out
St John opens second Safe Space in Birmingham
February 2023:
And the award goes to... St John names National Cadet of the Year 2023
HRH Princess Royal celebrates St John Ambulance’s young people
January 2023:
Watch: Stars of ‘The Traitors’ take to Instagram Live for a special discussion on mental health
St John urges people to check on neighbours as temperatures plummet
St John's young volunteers give over 45,000 hours of lifesaving first aid support
2022
December 2022:
Make first aid a New Year’s Resolution, says St John
Volunteers are ready to keep party-goers safe this Mad Friday
Troll from Trondheim: St John issues first aid advice as cold weather warning issued
New Ask me campaign brings St John impact to life this Christmas
November 2022:
St John trustee honoured at Buckingham Palace
St John Ambulance wins online learning and development award
‘I’m A Celebrity’ champ joins lifesaving campaign
Cadets to march to mark a century of young volunteers
St John Ambulance rated Good across the board
Manchester Arena Inquiry response
October 2022:
St John Ambulance receives pledge from the Medlock Charitable Trust
Remember, remember first aid in November
Football fan thanks volunteers who helped save his life
MPs learn first aid with St John Ambulance
First aid advice in Urdu for Restart a Heart Day
Landmark moment as all ambulance services join The Circuit
Ambulance services praised by Care Quality Commission
Run for St John: Last remaining charity places for TCS London Marathon April 2023
Homeless service praised by regulators
September 2022:
Oxfordshire runner goes the extra mile for St John Ambulance
Health Minister Robert Jenrick MP thanks St John Ambulance volunteers and staff
A day of sadness and reflection
The funeral of HM Queen Elizabeth II
Keeping people safe – all over England
St John Ambulance step up to keep mourning crowds safe and well
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
St John and NHS call for help to increase cardiac arrest survival rate
August 2022:
St John Ambulance issues not-so-itsy bitsy spider bite first aid advice
This Bank Holiday "have fun but look after your mates”
New Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy launched
Results Day: St John Ambulance encourages students to join NHS Cadets
St John Issues Bite and Sting First Aid Advice as Insect Pests Increase
Health Secretary Steve Barclay Meets St John Volunteers and Staff
St John Commissioned as the Nation's Ambulance Auxiliary
July 2022:
Acting Chief Executive receives prestigious paramedic award
St John needs more Volunteer Vaccinators
St John and RSPCA guidance as dog bite hospital admissions rise 17%
RED ALERT! St John responds to extreme hot weather
Let’s get 50,000 Defibs Registered on The Circuit
NHS Cadets congratulated and thanked by JVT for supporting communities
Amber heatwave first aid advice from St John Ambulance
St John supports first ever global International Paramedics Day
June 2022:
St John Cadets take centre stage at St John’s Day this Saturday
#AskMe how we are keeping you safe at festivals
Government recognises St John Ambulance’s vital role
Ask us about Stephen Barclay’s visit to our Whittlesey Unit
75% of 10-17 year-olds want mental health first aid taught in schools
St John issues summer first aid advice and avoiding ‘thunder fever'
St John and Rightsteps announce Mental Health First Aid partnership
St John survey finds just 15% 'very confident' using a defib
St John Cadets off to No 10 for Big Lunch Celebration
May 2022:
St John volunteer is first Platinum Champion
Thousands of St John volunteers supporting Queen's Jubilee
St John Ambulance and BBC Radio Manchester launch
MPs support the work of St John Ambulance
One of the faces of #AskMe campaign receives police award for bravery
St John public access trauma kits hopes to save more lives
St John Ambulance shortlisted for the Charity Awards 2022
St John and Men’s Sheds team up to offer members lifesaving training
April 2022:
Big stars thank key workers with music gig at OVO Arena
UK artists say “Big Thank You” to key workers at Manchester AO Arena
St John expands ambulance services
St John and Virgin Radio UK team up for 'Big Thank You' to key workers
Campaign partnership celebrates the future of St John
St John Ambulance shares choking first aid advice ahead of Easter
March 2022:
St John Ambulance ramps up vaccination activity
Better prepared for future emergencies
Medical staff in Kharkiv receive St John Ambulance first aid supplies
Meet our new Chief Experience Officer
Helping London’s West End stay safe
February 2022:
Prime Minister’s award for student volunteer
10,000 reviews and 5 stars for St John Ambulance training courses
St John Ambulance welcomes its new People and Culture Director
St John Ambulance names Cadet of the Year in Centenary Celebration
Young people’s Top Ten role models revealed
January 2022:
The Countess of Wessex praises vaccination volunteers during shift
2021
December 2021:
URGENT call to all vaccination volunteers!
St John shares first aid advice ahead of Christmas
November 2021:
St John Ambulance pledges support to extended vaccination role out
St John Ambulance appoints new head of equity and inclusion
St John increases support for revellers
Announcement from the Priory Council
Lives at risk due to lack of first aiders in the office, warns St John
Meet the stars of our new adverts
October 2021:
Call centre crew clinches top award
Learn free life saving skills for Restart A Heart 2021
Sporting stars call for life saving training
September 2021:
Our biggest event of the year is almost here!
From St John Ambulance With Love
Ask Us Why St John Ambulance’s Young Responders are on Crimewatch?!
Saving lives and protecting people together
One huge thank you for St John
MPs and Lords thank St John people
August 2021:
St John people caring for Afghan refugees
Andrew Lloyd Webber thanks St John volunteers for their work
First aid for a Covid-adapted world
St John Ambulance joins the British Heart Foundation’s national defibrillator network
July 2021:
Ask us how you’re safer with St John
One million hours of care of the Covid frontline
June 2021:
St John Ambulance rises to the challenge of the pandemic
St John Ambulance increases night-time economy support
St John partners with NHS to recruit CPR network
Ask Me all about St John Ambulance
May 2021:
8 in 10 workers report worse mental health following pandemic
28,500 young people to receive lifesaving training
April 2021:
Half a million hours of service
St John Ambulance statement on the death of His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh
St John Ambulance and Standard Chartered launch youth employability programme in the UK
March 2021:
Duke and Duchess of Cambridge meet St John volunteers at Westminster Abbey vaccination clinic
Prime Minister thanks vaccination volunteers
February 2021:
The Countess of Wessex joins St John Ambulance as a volunteer in the NHS Vaccination Programme
St John Ambulance wins silver in global training awards
10,000+ St John Ambulance vaccination volunteers on the frontline
NHS COVID-19 vaccination programme: update
January 2021:
Update on St John Ambulance support for the NHS COVID-19 vaccination programme
A New Year interview with St John CEO Martin Houghton-Brown
2020
December 2020:
St John volunteers’ work with homeless people recognised in HSJ Patient Safety awards
November 2020:
St John prepares for Covid-19 vaccination programme
Top doctors issue safety warning ahead of stay at home firework displays
October 2020:
St John Ambulance shortlisted for Covid-19 response volunteer training
St John Ambulance unveils new ambulance
Confusion over giving CPR during pandemic could cause delay in saving lives
St John Ambulance thanks volunteers as deployment passes new milestone
September 2020:
St John Ambulance response to Danny Kruger MP report
August 2020:
St John Ambulance to take part in The Massive Get Together
St John Ambulance responds to the financial challenges of COVID-19
July 2020:
Caring during COVID-19: 150,000 hours
St John Ambulance supports lifesaving blood donations
Door-to-door fundraising returns
Face-to-face workplace first aid training restarts at St John Ambulance
NHS and St John Ambulance to recruit and train thousands of cadets
Seven steps to a safer Super Saturday
June 2020:
Caring for people on nights out in our town and city centres
St John Ambulance offers first aid advice as temperatures are set to rise
St John Ambulance - 100,000 hours caring for patients during COVID-19
May 2020:
St John Ambulance - helping sport happen again
St John Ambulance warns skills of 60,000 first aiders out of date
St John Ambulance hosts free mental health webinars
St John Ambulance teams scale up activity to battle COVID-19
St John Ambulance celebrates nurses
A message for the 75th anniversary of VE Day
St John Ambulance volunteers feature in Stacey Dooley's Lockdown Heroes
April 2020:
St John Ambulance launches emergency fundraising appeal
St John Ambulance welcomes Government’s charity funding package
St John Ambulance creates volunteer roles for first aid trained staff
March 2020:
‘Let volunteers volunteer’ plea to Government from St John Ambulance
St John Ambulance volunteers head for Nightingale Hospital to join the fight against COVID-19
St John Ambulance stands ready as charity escalates efforts to support the fight against COVID-19
How St John Ambulance is supporting the NHS with the coronavirus outbreak
Luke Stevenson named National Cadet of the Year
February 2020:
St John Ambulance joins the Independent Ambulance Association
January 2020:
St John Ambulance Services in East Midlands rated ‘good’ by CQC
Leytonstone St John volunteer praised for her life saving actions
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