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For most people, the thought of being in an emergency situation where they might be responsible for saving someone’s life is terrifying. The responsibility would be overwhelming. The fear of failure – overpowering.  

But what first aid skills give us is the power to protect those we care about. Even basic first aid skills help us keep our loved ones safer.  

Many of us would do anything – and we mean anything – for the people we care about. 

We’re unwilling makeover models for our kids. Late-night taxi drivers once they’re teenagers. And when they have kids of their own, we’re even on babysitting duty! 

So, surely we’d give up less than 30 minutes to make sure they’re protected? It’s a no-brainer! 

This Save a Life September, St John Ambulance aims to teach 300,000 people how to treat choking, cardiac arrest, and severe bleeding.

We’re encouraging parents, grandparents, partners, siblings, and colleagues to learn first aid and make sure the people they care about are safe and protected. 

If you would do anything for them, do this

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Book onto a course

There are lots of ways colleagues look out for each other, so why not take it one step further and learn to save each other’s lives?  

Book your first aid training now.

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Attend a free volunteer-led first aid demonstration

No need to book, join us on the day. Find your nearest demonstration below.

Find a free first aid demonstration near you

Monday 1 September, 7pm-8:30pm, St John Ambulance, St Hilda's Terrace, Whitby, YO21 3AA, Abbie Johnson, abbie.johnson@sja.org.uk

Friday 19 September, 7pm-8.30pm, Starbeck Library, 66A High Street, Starbeck, HG2 7LW, Helen Rogers, Helen.Rogers@sja.org.uk 

Saturday 20 September, 10am-4pm, Whitefriargate, Hull, HU1 2HN, Andy Train, andy.train@sja.org.uk

Sunday 28 September, 11am-4pm, White Rose Shopping Centre, Dewsbury Road, LS11 8LU, Lisa Wainwright, lisa.wainwright@sja.org.uk

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Leah and Son, Crayden

My baby was choking – he would have died if it hadn't been for the skills I gained at a free St John demo

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Gary and Daughter, Olivia

After attending a workplace first aid course I learnt CPR – and saved my daughter from a cardiac arrest at home

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Millie

A stranger started choking at a restaurant – but I knew the correct manoeuvres to clear their blockage

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