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12/05/2026

This week the Alnwick cadets focused on Patient Communication.

Being able to talk to a casualty, ascertain what has happened and summon help is a key skill that requires confidence built over time and practice.

The cadets took part in scenarios to increase their confidence in talking to patients - how to introduce themselves and build rapport, and possible questions to ask.

We then concentrated on making 999 calls, particularly how to summon help as efficiently as possible - the information that a call handler is likely to ask for and determining location in an unfamiliar environment.

07/05/2026

Due to an expanding number of cadets we need 1 or 2 additional adult helpers at the St John Ambulance Alnwick Cadet Group.

We meet once a week on a Monday 1900-2100 at St Michaels Church Parish Hall in Alnwick.

In addition to cadets learning first aid skills and attending events there is a comprehensive programme focusing on 26 life skills such as leadership and teamwork, lifestyle, communication and health.

No prior first aid experience is necessary, just a desire to educate and encourage the next generation. If this sounds like something you would enjoy and could help with please contact us either via DM or email david.clayton@sja.org.uk for more details.

05/05/2026

As part of the Grand Prior Award "Event Cover" subject, this week the Alnwick cadets looked at the importance of effective communications, what methods we have for communicating with each other, and possible barriers to communicating with patients and how to overcome them.
They also learnt about basic radio procedure, callsigns, prowords and message passing, before practising using radios. They finished the session with an exercise involving the passing of situation reports (sitreps) between themselves.
A really great effort all round, especially considering some of the cadets had never used a radio before.

17/03/2026

Having completed their initial 10 hour first aid course, this week the cadets moved onto their first Grand Prior Award subject - Celebrating Differences.

As part of St John Ambulance the cadets will encounter a diverse range of people, so this subject aims to equip them with the ability to treat people with the respect and empathy that we would all like to receive ourselves, regardless of who we are.

Starting with identifying their own uniqueness, the cadets then worked together to look at what makes us all different and how that is something to be celebrated, not something that should divide us.

For the second part of the evening we consolidated bandaging and slinging techniques before conducting a range of scenarios focusing on common medical issues - stroke, heart attack, seizure, angina and asthma.

26/02/2026

As the cadets approach the end of the initial 10 hour first aid course, this week they started by revising their dressing and slinging skills and then learnt about the Electronic Patient Report Form (ePRF) that is required to be filled out following treatment of any kind. Completing an ePRF is likely to be one of the first duties they will conduct at events, as they become more familiar with the first aid role.

03/02/2026

This week the cadets continued with their 10 hour first aid course. They looked at common medical conditions - what they affect, how to recognise them, how to provide first aid if possible and when to get help. They also learned how to conduct a top to toe survey of an unresponsive breathing casualty.

27/01/2026

This week the cadets progressed with their 10 hour first aid course, concentrating on how to manage a scene, identify risks and hazards, and conduct a primary survey of a casualty.

21/01/2026

This week the Alnwick cadets started their 10 hour first aid course. This course is designed to teach them the basics of first aid and begin their understanding of equipment and techniques. Upon completion this will allow them to get out and about at events in the local community as observers, before they go on to undertake their initial First Aid qualification.

The first evening covered building a first aid kit, matching equipment to injuries, how to communicate with a casualty, calling 999, and useful questions to ask a casualty in a variety of first aid scenarios.

A big thank you to the trainers from Shiremoor Unit who came up to deliver the session. And to the cadet who made the youth team feel old by asking "what's a landline??"

03/12/2025

Youth Helpers needed!

The St John Ambulance Alnwick Cadet Group has started very successfully and we now need more Youth Helpers to allow more cadets to attend.

Youth Helpers help young people develop their confidence, teamwork skills, self-discipline, and generally encourage them to strive to be the best they can be. Together with the team of other Youth Helpers and Youth Leaders, you will deliver activities, sessions, and games, as well as supervise and support young people in your unit.

Cadet sessions run for 1.5-2 hours weekly during term time. We are looking for people to join the unit at least once a month (but we love it when volunteers can join the young people every week).
For a small commitment of your time, you will get a huge sense of satisfaction and pride from knowing that you are delivering an essential service which impacts you, the young people and your community.

For more details and to apply visit this link:
https://www.sja.org.uk/get-involved/volunteer-opportunities/volunteer-opportunity-search/opportunity-detail/261596

15/11/2025

We’re in Alnwick Market Square today so please come and say hello if you’re passing!

08/11/2025

OPEN EVENING - 10 November - 7pm - St Michael's Parish Hall, Alnwick

Aged 11-17 and looking for a new hobby that makes a difference?

Become a St John Ambulance Cadet!

Your local St John Group in Alnwick is currently recruiting cadets, so if you’re interested in learning first aid alongside a comprehensive programme of other skills, supporting your local community and providing first aid at events, we’d love to hear from you.

Come along to our open evening to learn more:

Date: 10 November 2025
Location: St Michael's Parish Hall, Walkergate, Alnwick, NE66 1NB
Times: 1900-2100

You can find out more and express your interest here:

https://youthonboarding.sja.org.uk/

Or email:

david.clayton@sja.org.uk

Leave any questions in the comments – we’re happy to help!

Address

St Michael's Parish Hall, Walkergate
Alnwick
NE661NB

Opening Hours

Monday

7pm - 9pm

Website

https://www.sja.org.uk/

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