Have you got a first aid story to tell?

St John Ambulance in Kent is appealing for people to come forward with real-life stories of how first aid has helped them.

In Kent last year 10,000 people received first aid training and we want to hear how first aid, from stemming a severe bleed to putting someone in the recovery position, has made a difference or perhaps even saved a life.

Becky Trotman, spokesperson for St John Ambulance said: ‘Through our first aid courses thousands of people receive training that can help others and sometimes we hear how this training has been put into action. However, we're keen to build up a fuller picture of how people in Kent are benefiting from knowledge of simple first aid.

‘We know how important first aid is and believe that no-one should suffer from the lack of a trained first aider. Real-life examples of skills which have saved lives will help us bring that message home to people who might be considering whether or not learning first aid would be beneficial.’

If you have a first aid story to tell please contact Becky on 0118 933 5518 or email her.