25/08/2025
For most people, the thought of being in an emergency situation where they might be responsible for saving someone’s life is terrifying. The responsibility would be overwhelming. The fear of failure – overpowering.
But what first aid skills give us is the power to protect those we care about. Even basic first aid skills help us keep our loved ones safer.
Many of us would do anything – and we mean anything – for the people we care about.
We’re unwilling makeover models for our kids. Late-night taxi drivers once they’re teenagers. And when they have kids of their own, we’re even on babysitting duty!
So, surely we’d give up less than 30 minutes to make sure they’re protected? It’s a no-brainer!
This Save a Life September, St John Ambulance aims to teach 300,000 people how to treat choking, cardiac arrest, and severe bleeding.
We’re encouraging parents, grandparents, partners, siblings, and colleagues to learn first aid and make sure the people they care about are safe and protected.
For more information go to SJA.org.uk/save-a-life-september or visiting one of your free local demonstrations below.
