Local school nominated for The Guy Evans Award

 

Three members of staff at Windsor High School in Halesown have been nominated for the prestigious Guy Evans Award at the inaugural St John Ambulance First Aid awards.

Yvonne Talbot, Sue Detheridge and Patrick Quigley will find out whether they've been successful at a glittering awards event in London on Wednesday 30 November.

The Guy Evans Award, in association with The Mail on Sunday, recognises a particularly inspirational first aid achievement and will be voted for by the public. This award is presented in memory of Guy Evans, who died aged 17 - when basic first aid may have given him a chance to live.

First aid training saves life

The trio have been nominated for the award following their life saving efforts when Jasmine Paige suffered a cardiac arrest while at school in January. Their combined CPR efforts were able to keep Jasmine alive until medical professionals arrived on the scene. Thankfully, Jasmine has made an excellent recovery and was able to return to school full time in September.

Speaking about the award nomination, Yvonne Talbot said: 'We are absolutely thrilled that we have been put forward for this award. First aid is a big priority for us at Windsor High School and Sixth Form, and it is a vital skill for everyone to have.'

You can vote for Yvonne, Sue and Patrick and find out more information about the other first aid award nominees at www.sja.org.uk/firstaidawards