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January 2013
St John Ambulance RISE project teaches ITV's This Morning the skills to save a life
February 2013
ITV Tonight encourages members of the public to learn the skills to save a life
Inspirational couple put saving lives before love, even on Valentines Day!
Heart attack policeman is reunited with life savers
April 2013
1,000 first aiders under starter’s orders for Virgin London Marathon
National Cadet of the Year
March 2013
Dragons’ Den star urges businesses to train more employees in life saving first aid
May 2013
St John Ambulance chosen for Waitrose charity donation
News stories from 2012
December
First aid cover for New Year celebrations
ITV’s Daybreak recognises the importance of first aid volunteers over Christmas
St John Ambulance honoured with prestigious Diamond Jubilee Award
November
FIRST AID AWARDS 2012
October
Seventy young people honoured at Palace reception
September
Boots Parenting Club video provides first aid advice
BBC award for St John Ambulance volunteer
SJA expands youth projects
Second year of Save a Life September as St John Ambulance launches first aid awareness month
Hard-hitting new campaign highlights the importance of first aid
St John Ambulance provides support at Surrey coach crash
Helpless campaign generates overwhelming response
August
St John Ambulance continues to provide help at Olympic events across the country
St John Ambulance on hand at Olympic events across the country
First aiders treat 752 casualties at V Festival
Olympic success for SJA
SJA launches Rescue Run
Over 1000 treated at V Festival in Weston Park
July
June
St John Ambulance volunteers prepare for action at Wimbledon
Street Party advice
Students win first place at national first aid competition
St John Ambulance supports record number of events as nation marks Diamond Jubilee
11-year-old St John Ambulance Badger saves dad's life
May
St John Ambulance presented Services to Football Award
Looking forward to living life in the premiership thanks to Madejski Stadium first aiders
Fire safety – What you need to know and how to prepare – Advice from St John Ambulance
St John Ambulance provides support to Northampton holiday park evacuation
First aid for DIY injuries
New first aid kits available in Boots
St John Ambulance advice to new parents
Advice for the heatwave
Young First Aider 2012
April
Sophie Raworth finishes Virgin London Marathon without first aid
Volunteers treat 4850 runners at the Virgin London Marathon
1000 first aiders get ready for the Virgin London Marathon
St John Ambulance comments on high profile first aid stories
March
Cadets honoured at Grand Prior Reception
Leyland evacuation
First aid advice following Fabrice Muamba's cardiac arrest
February
SJA is event Supplier of the Year
Cadet of the Year 2012
January
Celebrity chef pledges support
News stories from 2011
December
UK first aid heroes announced
November
St John Ambulance needs your votes
All set for First Aid Awards
iPhone first aid app goes free
Young Achievers Reception 2011
Learn first aid with Jack Wilshere
October
Winter first aid
September
Josh uses first aid skills and remains calm while saving mum's life
Daily Mail kit and card offer
August
Awards entry extended
Young volunteers praised
June
SJA wins twice at PR awards
Volunteers ready for Wimbledon
Schools awarded first aid competition winners
May
First aid for Royal Wedding well-wishers
New radio campaign launches
Schoolgirl saves boy's life
Young people awarded for life saving work
Daybreak Donate a day
April
Nominees for Public Spirited Award sought
First Aid Awareness Week
Virgin London Marathon 2011
Marathon treatment figures
FIRST AIDERS PREPARE TO BE THE DIFFERENCE AT THE ROYAL WEDDING
First aid for Royal Wedding well-wishers
February
Warning to businesses
National Cadet of the year announced
Search for Young First Aiders of the Year
January
St John Ambulance and WICKED join forces
Four questions to help businesses save lives
Top mark for first aid
New Years Eve support
News stories from 2010
December
Young people recognised
Bringing Antony home
First aid for all seasons
Winter first aid advice
November
British Gypsum first aiders take UK Championship trophy
SJA give new meaning to drama on the big screen
October
Health and safety review
Public encouraged to do something rather than nothing to help cardiac arrest victims
CPR study questions mouth-to-mouth
Fashion guru visits SJA
Ambulance Service Awards 2010
September
Campaign shortlisted for award
New Prior installed
August
Poole carer saves spouses life thanks to first aid skills
13 year old boy treated for lightning strike - on Friday 13 at 13:13
July
Prince steps up to first aid challenge
Fundraising in the fast lane
Coach your kids to cope
Yorkshire volunteers receive Diana Awards
Employees help at accident
Heat wave health advice
Businesses challenged to put first aid on CSR agenda
June
Have you got adequate first aid cover?
Health and safety legislation review
Mothercare Child Safety Week
National Schools' Competition winners receive award from actress
Taking the heat off London
May
First aid at the Marathon
Marathon treatment figures
SJA reclaims spot on TARDIS
London District staff in BBC series
St John Ambulance launch mini-manifesto
Nurses' Day 2010
April
Dramatic numbers dying from lack of first aid
New iPhone first aid app
Two out of three people couldn't save a life
Grandfather receives award for rescue
St John's Gate badge on sale May
March
Tessa wins gold at new awards
St John wins second Pink Paper award
February
National Cadet of the Year revealed
Sky 1's the limit for Resusci Annie and friends
January
Heath and safety basics course launched for SMEs
St John Ambulance volunteers help gas leak evacuees
SJA crew helps deliver baby in heavy snow conditions
Snow patrol
New Year's Day Parade
New Year first aid support
Emergency support after explosion
News stories from 2009
December
First aiders at St Pancras
First aiders help in stabbing drama
Winter support continues
Young people's work celebrated
Christmas week support
Suffolk snow support
Pedal power for Bristol shoppers
Gas explosion help
Research on CPR training music
November
National competition tests first aid skills
Emergency response to severe weather
St John's Gate a 2012 landmark
Young Persons' Trustee appointed
Lewes Bonfire first aid
October
Discussion over moving 70 stone man
Jonathan Ross meets Resusci Anne
Brave volunteers needed
Motocross crash help
First aid campaign with BBC
Health and safety gone sensible?
September
First aid manual wins award
David Cameron breathes life into new unit
Forget me knot week
Prepare for First aid at work changes
Carnival care
August
Soap star highlights importance of first aid
Ready to support carnival
Roadside baby delivery
Red Bull world finals first aid
Mum saves toddler after training
Match day first aid
Bristol Harbour Festival
Volunteers care for Pride revellers
July
Special Olympics support
Support in Blackpool hotel blaze
Volunteers proud to be at Pride
T4 on the Beach
Boris learns first aid
Lessons in life saving from the fourth plinth
SJA Youth celebrated at Palace
Responder helps save river man
Flower show support
Volunteer is a work of art
Volunteers march at London Pride
Hyde Park support
Busy Wimbledon for volunteers
June
Help in the heatwave
Hotting up at Wimbledon
Game, set and patch!
Volunteers recognised by Queen
Royal Ascot
Support after Leominster blaze
Emergency driver initiative
St John supports Carers' Week
Fire regulations advice
May
On standby for swine flu outbreak
Nurses' Day support
SJA comments on new manikin
Ambulance service thanks St John volunteers
Arm against allergies
Supporting National Family Week
Cheese rollers keep volunteers busy
First aid for children
First aid for car crush victims
National Family Week a success
Nursing home evacuated
Brave youngsters rewarded
April
Grand National
1,000 marathon first aiders in training
Hillsborough support
Increase in homeless needs
First aid for marathon runners
Fun-runner competes for last time
TV feature saves child’s life
SJA at the Safety and Health Expo
Volunteers help fire evacuees
Thousands treated at 09 marathon
March
Cheltenham Festival first aid
Lunch hour lifesaver
Schoolboy saves choking woman
Pupils speak out about first aid
SJA comments on head injuries
30 casualties treated by volunteers at half marathon
Emily Blunt supports St John at film premiere
Streets ahead for first aid
Top safety accreditation
February
Attend the world premiere of 'The Young Victoria'
Continued snow support
Australian bush fire help
Volunteers deliver baby in dramatic homebirth
Valentine's gift
National First Aid Awareness Week
Volunteers called into action
January
Chinese New Year support
Capital of Culture
Volunteer wins community award
New Year's Day Parade
St John volunteers carry out Devil's dyke rescue
New Year Honours
Winter first aid tips
St John wins Pink Paper award
First aid winners needed
Schoolboy saves mum's life
Gaza help
Cadet of the Year 2009
Lifesaving lessons in Gambia
First Aid Awareness Week coming soon
The Streets' frontman Mike Skinner treated by first aiders
Lord Mayor learns first aid
News stories from 2008
December
Free festive fun pack for children
St John offers support during unprecedented winter demand
National first aid challenge winners
First aid for festive fun
Volunteers save life at Boxing Day football match
Sussex volunteers evacuate flood victims
Jersey volunteers win funding
Medical students join St John
November
Fireworks first aid
Taking over at the top
Carers course celebrates a year of support
Spooky Sleepover success
Sussex Big Sleep Out
Support at Lancashire fire
Honouring and caring on Remembrance Sunday
Volunteers saddle up for busy weekend
Lord Mayor shows his support for first aid vision
October
Youngsters date at the palace
Volunteers assist in hospital fire
Motorcycle first aid
Schoolboy treats burned mum
Volunteers help celebrate Olympic achievements
Brave young first aiders save man
Brain Game success
New health and safety statistics
Take control of stress during the credit crunch
Expansion of care services announced
Cabbie saves passenger
September
Help in flood crisis
Door-to-door collections taking place now
Disability status awarded
Badgers birthday bash
Brave volunteers needed
First aider saves stabbed police officer
August
London 2012 Olympic handover
Notting Hill casualties
V Festival first aid
Motorist saved by first aid trainer
500 first aiders at Notting Hill Carnival
Volunteer helps crash victims
First aid at Visa 2012 party
Bank holiday first aid
The Great British Duck Race
St John supports Heart Attack Awareness Day
Support for care home evacuees
First aid at Red Bull Air Race
Care at Brighton Pride
July
First aid at air festival incident
Red Bull Air Race
Volunteers learn sign language
Kids teach lifesaving skills
Bikers urged to learn lifesaving skills
First aid regulation changes
Schools triumph at National first aid competition
June
Volunteers help fire evacuees
Wimbeldon spectators court out by heat
Race night raises funds
Summer Solstice
St John celebrates success in 2007
Royal Ascot
First aid at Europes biggest fair
Life saved at England match
Teenage lifesaver
Employees help in road accident
May
Cheese rollers keep volunteers busy
Luton International Carnival
First aid given after horse bolts
First aid at football violence
Caring for runners come rain or shine
April
Flora London Marathon 2008
St John responds to change in CPR techniques
All fired up to welcome the torch
Happy birthday to a stronger, clearer St John Ambulance brand identity
March
WWII explosive device found
St John mobilizes when Belfast building collapses
Cheltenham Races
St John Ambulance volunteers from Devon prepare for trip to Gambia
February
Low emission zone in London
Pancake tips
Cadet of the year 2008
Masonic life saver
Copper cards for kids
News stories from January 2008
Royal Marsden hospital 999 support
New Year first aid
Carer support programme saves a life
Volunteers on hand for flood help
Flash flood help
First aider saves a life at 30,000ft
News stories from 2007
News stories from December 2007
Santa's little helpers
News stories from November 2007
Stitch in time saves lives
News stories from October 2007
Young first aider competition
News stories from August 2007
Flood volunteers reception
Care for Pride revellers
Volunteers back at stadium
V Festival first aid
Supergran delivers own grandchild
Carnival goers treated at Notting Hill
Bristol Harbour Festival
First aiders keep the party going at Notting Hill Carnival
National first aid awareness
News stories from July 2007
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Tour de France
National first aid competition
Race fans raise funds
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Flood update - 27 July
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St John Ambulance volunteers care for flood victims
St John's day celebrations
football fan saved in street
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Volunteers save referees life
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Lancashire blaze
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Volunteers Week
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St John Ambulance helps thousands cope in London Marathon Heat
There to keep you running
Don't leave it 'til you need it
New identity for St John Ambulance
Dedicated St John Ambulance volunteers bike their way to victory
News stories from January 2007
Alice Barrett Cadet of the year 2007
News stories from 2006
First aiders save boy's life
Emergency food bank Oxford
Volunteers help care home residents
SJA's new chief commander
Out of the lion's den
SJA urges london to save lives
St John Ambulance helps thousands cross the finish line at Virgin London Marathon
Brighton fans welcome back cardiac arrest patients
Volunteers' 2012 efforts recognised at Palace reception
East Midlands - Save a Life campaign
Award winning campaign
Teachers and school staff encouraged to learn first aid during ‘inset’ day to protect against allergies and injuries
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