First aid cover
St John Ambulance provides first aid and
ambulance cover at many local and large scale events throughout
Cornwall.
Do you need event cover?
When large crowds gather for public events there needs to be
first aid cover to ensure peoples safety and wellbeing. Our
volunteers are trained in advanced first aid and lifesaving
skills and attend thousands of events each
year.
In the event of an accident or illness occurring, our
volunteers' skills are vital in preventing further harm and
saving lives. They provide essential
support until the emergency services arrive.
What event cover can we offer?
We can provide ambulance, first aid and medical services,
tailored to the requirements of each individual event. We can
provide a whole range of resources including:
- Qualified first aiders
- Emergency ambulances and crew
- Emergency vehicles
- Registered nurses, paramedics and doctors
- Mobile command and control facilities
- Mobile treatment centres/field hospitals
- Cycle response teams.
Major events we cover
We provide first aid cover across the UK at major events, from
premier league football matches to music festivals and sporting
occasions, some events include:
How do I book St John Ambulance for my event in Cornwall?
Contact us on 08700 10 49 50 to be put in touch
with your local branch. We will need to know the following
information:
- Date and time
- Venue/location
- Type of event
- Numbers attending/participating
- Any special requirements.
Once we have received your information we will carry out a risk
assessment and quote you for the level of cover we recommend.
The more notice you can give us, the more likely it is that we
will be able to provide cover for your event. Large events often
need planning up to twelve months in advance.