London first aiders on duty at top music events

Members of St John Ambulance London (Prince of Wales’s) District have been on duty at two high profile music events in the capital over the weekend.

A busy weekend

First aiders were at the BBC Proms in the Park and at BBC Radio 2 Live in Hyde Park: A Festival In A Day on Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th of September.

On Saturday, 19 people were given first aid treatment and one was taken to hospital. On Sunday, 34 were treated, and a further one person was taken to hospital.

The Charity’s first aiders could also be seen on duty at the Mayor of London’s Thames Festival over the weekend.

Proud to be involved at these popular events

Ann Cable, Commissioner for St John Ambulance London (Prince of Wales’s) District, said: ‘We are proud to have been involved with these popular events. Our Volunteers regularly give up their time to make sure they are the difference between lives lost and lives saved by making sure that first aid treatment is available to everyone who needs it.’