First aiders prepare for Chinese New Year celebrations

First aiders from St John Ambulance London (Prince of Wales’s) District will be on duty at Chinese New year celebrations later this month.

Welcoming the year of the Dragon

Dozens of volunteers will be providing first aid cover on Sunday January 29 to make sure that the Year of the Dragon is welcomed in safety.

The new year celebrations will see thousands of people enjoy a parade through central London and stalls, live entertainment, food and a party atmosphere in China Town, Trafalgar Square and Shaftesbury Avenue.

About 60 St John Ambulance volunteers, including Cadets, will be on duty with two fully-crewed ambulances and six Cycle Response Units.

Playing a vital role in ensuring the safety of the event

The charity will work alongside the London Ambulance Service throughout the event.

Ann Cable, Commissioner of St John Ambulance London (Prince of Wales’s) District, said: “The Chinese New Year celebrations transform the heart of the capital every year and St John Ambulance plays a vital role, keeping not only visitors safe and well, but stallholders, acrobats and other performing artistes.

“This is always a very special occasion, and one which attracts a large audience, so at St John Ambulance we are doing all we can to ensure that visitors and participants in the event can enjoy themselves safely.”