Free first aid courses
St John Ambulance has launched a new
series of free first aid courses and is keen to work with community
based groups to give more people the chance to find out how to save
a life. The charity would like to hear from individuals or groups
who are interested in learning first aid so they can be the
difference between a life lost and a life saved.
Working together
Community First Aid Project Coordinator Michael Levey explained,
'Every year 150,000 people die in situations where first aid may
have given them a chance to live. We'd like to work with
community based groups such as mums and toddler groups, luncheon
clubs or faith based groups to get more people learning life saving
skills.'
Two courses offered
The first aid charity is offering two different types of courses
which deal with a wide range of emergency situations. Each
course involves a large degree of 'hands on' learning. The
charity's trainers have years of experience in teaching to ensure
everyone feels comfortable and gets the most from each course.
Funding from Stoke on Trent City Council and Staffordshire County
Council means that the courses are free and all those attending
receive a free first aid kit to take home.
Contact
Based at the Staffordshire headquarters of St John Ambulance
Levey is keen to hear from anyone wanting to learn first aid.
'Everyone can be the difference by learning first aid. Its
quick and easy and could help save someone's life,' said Levey.
For more information call Michael Levey on 01785
257124 or visit www.sja.org.uk/staffordshire.