St John Ambulance - Bilbrook & Codsall

26/11/2025

Ever felt like you’re channelling your inner Eleven, just without the superpowers?

Nosebleeds can happen to anyone, so read our advice and be prepared. 👃🩸

14/11/2025

Do you know your hypo from your hyper?

When someone’s having a diabetic emergency, acting quickly can make all the difference. Understanding whether they're experiencing high blood sugar or low blood sugar helps you give the right support when it really counts.

Your knowledge can go a long way - it could even save a life.

09/11/2025

Lovely to be involved in today’s Service of Remembrance held by Bilbrook Parish Council.

31/10/2025

You might win best costume but would you win safest?
If you're shopping for the spookiest outfit for Halloween, make sure to use this advice to keep safe this season.

🎃Tip 1:
Many fancy dress costumes lack the safety standards of regular children's clothing. They are often made from quickly burning materials.
Opt for flame-resistant costumes with a CE mark, such as those made of nylon or polyester.
Costumes with a single layer of heavier material are safer than those with multiple light layers, which can trap oxygen and fuel flames.

👻Tip 2:
A flowing cape is another risky fire hazard amongst candles and lanterns.
Furthermore, if it gets caught, it could become a trip hazard or even pose a strangulation risk.

🕷️Tip 3:
Dress in regular clothes under your costume. This offers a cosy layer for chilly evenings and, importantly, adds an extra level of safety in case their costume accidentally comes into contact with fire. A pair of jeans and a woollen jumper is a perfect choice.

🍬Tip 4:
Rather than using traditional candles and naked flames, opt for the safety version instead, such as LED candles and LED tea-lights.

🍫Tip 5:
Remember to stop, drop and roll to put out fires.
Start cooling the burn or scald as quickly as possible. Hold it under cool running water for at least 20 minutes or until the pain feels better.

Remove any jewellery or clothing, unless stuck to the burn, before the area begins to swell.
When the burn has cooled, cover the area loosely with cling film, lengthways.

11/05/2025

The walkers are underway from WV Active Alderlsey to The Platform Wombourne on our sponsored walk. You can still donate by going to our Just Giving page.

https://www.justgiving.com/page/sja-wolvesnw-sponsoredwalk2025

10/05/2025

On Sunday (11th May) a group of volunteers and young people are walking 5 Miles from WV Active Aldersley to The Platform Station in Wombourne to raise money for our Network. If you can help, now matter how small a donation, then please donate via our Just Giving page, linked below. Thank you!.

Help SJA Wolverhampton North West raise money to support St John Ambulance

07/05/2025

We are recruiting for Youth Volunteers within the Wolverhampton Area!

Make a difference with St John Ambulance and empower young individuals to be active contributors to their community, fostering a culture of care, support, and excellence in first aid knowledge.

Interviews will take place on Sunday 22nd June.

For more information and to apply for the role, please visit https://tinyurl.com/YouthVolSJA or email Michelle Beaumont on michelle.beaumont2@sja.org.uk

05/05/2025

If you live in Bilbrook, Codsall or Coven, look out for us in the May edition of The Codsall Directory.

Thanks to Shout Local Staffordshire for supporting our work.

05/05/2025

Come and see us today at Bilbrook Village Hall for thier VE Day Open Day where we have our fundraising stall and a chance to learn a bit of CPR and how a Defibrillator works.

There’s also lots of tea and cake! 🍰 ☕️

30/04/2025

Day 1 of where our volunteers are teaching lifesaving skills to the Staff at the Housing Plus Group all Staff Conference.

29/04/2025

All setup ahead of an exciting 2 Day adventure.

27/04/2025

This weekend we have had a number of our volunteers upskilling to become Emergency Responders.

Congratulations to everyone and here are Jan, Sam and Michelle showing off their new role bars and flashes.