St John Cymru

01/12/2025

Today, we were proud to attend an event at Senedd Cymru marking a significant milestone for Wales and for organ donation across the UK.

On December 1, we celebrate 10 years since Wales became the first nation in the UK to introduce a deemed consent system for organ donation, a pioneering approach that has since been adopted across the rest of the country. This landmark change has helped save and transform countless lives.

01/12/2025

“If anyone has any injuries, then we can be there straight away!”

Jason, a Cadet Leader, was one of Our People on duty at Rhiwbina Christmas Festival over the weekend, making sure everyone could enjoy the festivities safely. Here, he talks about St John Ambulance Cymru's vital work during the day 🎄🎅

01/12/2025

Our St John People were out in the heart of the community this weekend, supporting the Rhiwbina Christmas Festival 🎄🎅 Rhiwbina Events Team

A huge thank you to the volunteers who gave their time to support the festival and help keep the community safe during the start of the Christmas celebrations.

28/11/2025

Each year, this special carol service is organised to raise money to support the St John of Jerusalem Eye Hospital Group.

The group is the only charitable provider of expert eye care in the Middle East, treating patients regardless of ethnicity, religion or the ability to pay.

In recent years the group's work has become even more vital and since the conflict started, it has treated 63,532 patients, of whom 6,839 need major sight-saving surgery in extremely difficult conditions.

Click the link in the comments to book your ticket for this special service and help raise much needed funds, or to find out more about the group's work, visit the St John Eye Hospital page.

24/11/2025

We're recruiting logistics volunteers in locations all across Wales!

Every lifesaving moment starts with someone making sure the right kit, the right vehicle, and the right support are in place at the right time. That someone could be you.

Why join us?
-Gain hands-on experience in logistics
-Build skills that can boost your career
-Full training, uniform, and ongoing support provided
-Be part of something bigger and support frontline care

See the link in the comments to see the full details and apply. Deadline for applications: 14th December 2025.

20/11/2025

On we pay tribute our children and young people and the work they do with their dedicated Youth Leaders, learning new skills & working towards realising their potential.

But it's not all about first aid, our Badgers and Cadets cover a variety of subjects!

This year, 375 of our Cadets have completed the newly-designed Youth Empowerment subject as part of our Grand Prior Programme, which the Cadets themselves helped design as part of a collaboration with the Children’s Commissioner for Wales.

We continue to develop our programmes based on feedback from our children and young people and the highlights of our annual Investiture and Visitation services are awarding our Badgers and Cadets with their certificates to recognise their achievements.

19/11/2025

We are proud to work with organisations including the Welsh Ambulance Service to provide care for people who have fallen in communities across Wales.

Our have helped care for over 9,000 fallers this year alone.

18/11/2025

If you'd like to be prepared for emergencies and feel confident in your ability to help others, join our Workplace Trainer Lisa for hands-on Basic Life Support Training that could save lives, as well as helping to raise money for St John Ambulance Cymru!

The next session will be held on Sunday November 23rd from 3pm-5pm at Lyne Road, Newport, NP20 5JG. Tickets £10 per person. Click the link in the comments to book your place.

17/11/2025

Tickets on sale now!

Come and enjoy an evening of Christmas Carols with Côr Meibion Morlais, harpist Izzy Hill and our very own St John Ambulance Cymru Choir at St John the Baptist, Cardiff City Centre at 7pm on Wednesday 10th December.

Tickets are £5 with funds going to the St John of Jerusalem Eye Hospital. Click the link in the comments to book your place!

14/11/2025

Penblwydd hapus to HM The King, the Sovereign Head of St John Priory for Wales. Happy Birthday!

77 today! 🎈 Thank you for the kind words and well wishes on His Majesty’s Birthday.

📷 Millie Pilkington Photography / Sandringham Estate

13/11/2025

Eunice O'Hara, who has dedicated 60 years to volunteering with St John Ambulance Cymru was among those recognised at the charity’s Mid and West Wales Regional Awards for 2025.

Another significant award presented during the ceremony was the Gerallt Davies MBE CStJ Memorial Award, presented in memory of the former paramedic and National Paramedic Officer for St John Ambulance Cymru, who sadly died in 2020.

The runner up, who received commendation for their impact was Gwion Morgan, Deputy Operations Manager of Dyfed County, while the winner was Sam Davies, Operations Manager for Dyfed County, who also scooped the Volunteer of the Year Award.

There were also a Lifetime Achievement Award for Will Wall of the Abertawe Division in West Glamorgan, who has been a devoted member since 1988 and Julie Carrod who has dedicated almost 30 years of service to St John Ambulance Cymru in a range of roles in Powys.

Congratulations to all who received recognition on the night! Llongyfarchiadau! Click the link in the comments to read the full list of award recipients!