700
treated at Notting Hill Carnival
More than 700 people were treated by
first aiders over the course of London’s ever popular Notting Hill
Carnival.
Working tirelessly to ensure safety
More than 500 volunteers from
St John Ambulance London worked tirelessly over Sunday and
Monday to ensure the safety of crowds and
participants.
Members of London District worked
alongside the London Ambulance Service to keep a state-of-the-art
control room up and running.
St John Ambulance deployed doctors, nurses and
medical professionals along with motorbike and cycle
responders. There were 11 treatment centres strategically
positioned along the carnival route and over 30 ambulances
utilised.
In total, 264 were treated on Sunday and 57
conveyed to hospital, with 442 treated on Monday.
We have done a great job in providing the best possible first aid care and medical assistance.
Ann Cable
Commissioner, St John Ambulance London (Prince of Wales's) District
Providing a professional service
This year's figures for casualties compare to
a total of more than 700 treated in 2009's
carnival (and 113 transported to hospital). In 2008 the figures
were approximately 500 people treated, and 70 transported to
hospital.
Ann Cable, Commissioner of St John Ambulance
in London, said: 'Each year we work closely with London Ambulance
Service colleagues and with staff from the hospitals to provide a
comprehensive service at this worldwide renowned carnival.
'We have provided a totally professional
service since the carnival first began in 1966 and yet again we
have done a great job across this weekend in providing the best
possible first aid care and medical assistance.'