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Our purpose is to put the power of first aid into everybody's hands. So we're all closer to help in an emergency. Every person. Every place. Every time.
45,000
patients were treated
45,000
patients were treated
28,316
dedicated volunteers gave their time
8,772
events were supported by us
Busting the taboo
Women are a third less likely to receive bystander CPR. But everybody who has a cardiac arrest deserves the very best chance of survival. The CPR Bra helps challenge the taboo around giving chest compressions to women and people with breasts.
It was Remembrance Sunday last year and I’d just been to the parade where I live. As a St John Ambulance cadet, I've been going every year since I joined at 12. After it finished, I went with my dad to my auntie’s restaurant where I worked as a waitress. As soon as I walked in, I could hear someone struggling to breathe...
Event medical cover
Thousands of events count on our medical cover every year, from the biggest sport fixtures to local festivals.
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We've moved our first aid courses and supplies to a new website to improve your experience. Don't worry, you can still book and order everything you need from our full range. Visit the St John Ambulance shop.