Royal Cornwall Show 2011

The Royal Cornwall Show Ground in Wadebridge will once again be filled with thousands of visitors and competitors for the famous County Show. St John Ambulance's volunteers will be on hand to provide care throughout the event.

Volunteers ready to be the difference

Over 100 volunteer personnel will be in place to be the difference, making sure that first aid treatment is available to anyone who needs it. The main on site medical centre will be equipped with key lifesaving equipment and staff to cater for the mix of injuries sustained during the event.

Integrated service deployed

Around the grounds St John Ambulance will be deploying response cars, First aiders and Health Care Professionals all of whom will be on hand to react as swiftly and efficiently as possible. Specialist crewed ambulances will also be ready to transport anyone needing further treatment to hospital.

St John Ambulance's experienced personnel will be in Cornwall from all over the country to make sure that first aid treatment is available to everyone who needs it. Injuries ranging from blisters and minor wounds to sprains and strains will be treated, helping crowds to continue viewing this annual event.

Our LINKS members (Student Volunteers) will be out in full force throughout the show, following extensive training, experience and practice at other events.

Stefan Antoniuk, Commissioner of St John Ambulance in Cornwall, said:

'We are delighted to be supporting the show team again this year. St John Ambulance is determined to be the difference between a life lost and a life saved, and that’s why we’re here to ensure the safety of competitors and those who turn out to support them.

'One of the most satisfying things is being able to help people who are struggling with minor ailments or injuries to continue to see the event as they had planned too.'

Tips for injury prevention

Throughout the event we will treat a number of people with very basic injuries that require little help from us, but injuries that people can help themselves with. Our top tips for an excellent Royal Cornwall Show are:

• The weather conditions are planning to be very warm throughout the show – Ensure that you have sun lotion applied before leaving home, and that you have enough to last the day. Hats are also excellent for protection from extreme temperatures
  
• Being dehydrated and becoming faint is a typical ailment that St John Ambulance deals with throughout the event. Drink plenty of fluid – little and often is the key
  
• Double check that you have all of your own medication that you are going to need for the day before leaving home. The St John Ambulance medical centre at the event will not be able to give specific medication if you forget yours
  
• Staff safe and have fun! St John Ambulance will be at the event to look after you should things go wrong – we always hope that they don’t!

First aid partners

St John Ambulance are pleased that during this event we work closely with our partners The British Red Cross and the South Western Ambulance Service to deliver a single medical and welfare solution.

Contact us

If you require first aid cover at your event, or want to be the difference between life and death contact St John Ambulance on 01726 815967. Or if you would like to help save lives in your community by supporting our valuable work you can donate £3 by texting DONATE CORNWALL to 70007. For terms and conditions please visit sja.org.uk/sms.