St John Ambulance Manchester and Stockport

15/02/2026

🐲The rain certainly hasn't dampened the spirits and celebrations at this year's Lunar New Year Fair in Manchester!

Emergency Responders Charlie and Nathan and Cadet First Aider Summy have been enjoying the sights and sounds of traditional music and crafts while helping to keep the public safe.

14/02/2026

📢📢WE NEED YOUR HELP!

We're in the running to be in the running to be the headline charity for the fantastic Stockport Krazy Races this year.

All you need to do is follow the link below and vote for us!

https://forms.gle/bmVHdVRAPMLpCmUk8

IT'S TIME TO VOTE! 🗳️ 💜

Stockport, now's your chance to make a real difference! Help us choose the headline charity for Total Stockport Krazy Races 2026 taking place on Sunday 9th August! ⭐️

We’ve got a fantastic line-up of local charities in the running, each doing incredible work within the community. Now it’s over to you, cast your vote and support the cause that means the most to you! 👇

🔗 Vote here: https://forms.gle/bmVHdVRAPMLpCmUk8

This year’s charities:
The Christie Charity
Signpost Stockport for Carers
Moya Cole Hospice, Greater Manchester
Age UK Stockport
The Wellspring Stockport
Stockport County Community Trust(raising money for Kits By County)
NK Theatre Arts
St John Ambulance Manchester and Stockport

Over the coming days, we’ll be introducing each of our amazing shortlisted charities to help you decide.

Don’t wait, have your say and help make Total Stockport Krazy Races 2026 an unforgettable event for an incredible cause! 🗳️✨

12/02/2026

An important reminder from the UK Health Security Agency this week:

⚠️ Burkholderia found in certain wipes.

is a bacteria that rarely causes harm in healthy people but sometimes causes serious infections, particularly for those with certain medical conditions or managing IV lines at home:

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/public-advised-to-stop-using-certain-non-sterile-alcohol-free-wipes

04/02/2026

It was back to Uni yesterday for Network President Phil as he and student First Aider Abi were at The University of Manchester giving out safety tips, first aid advice, and information for prospective recruits.

Getting out into our communities to spread safety and first aid knowledge is an essential part of what we do and to those who signed up yesterday, we can't wait to see you volunteering!

If you'd like a first aid demonstration at your community event or group then just drop us a message or alternatively email:

n-manchesterandstockport@sja.org.uk

03/02/2026

🎉👏🎉Massive congratulations to Gordon for winning North West Volunteer of the Year!

Gordon was one of over 500 nominees across the entire North West of England and received his trophy from RAdm Simon Williams, Prior of St John, last weekend.

We're pretty biased but we think it's absolutely deserved. He really is the heart and soul of the team.

28/01/2026

Hands on training last night as some of our newer volunteers got to grips with some of our more advanced pieces of kit.

Week in and week out we practice to make sure we're ready for any emergency.

If you'd like to join us, follow the link below:

https://www.sja.org.uk/get-involved/volunteer-opportunities/

01/01/2026

Happy New Year! 🎉🎊🎉

Our volunteers were out last night (and quite far into the morning) responding to medical emergencies in Manchester City Centre, helping to keep the celebrations safe.

Here's to a fantastic 2026!

09/12/2025

We're well into the festive season and our volunteers are busier than ever!

Last week saw them helping keep the public safe across Manchester and Stockport

If you see us out and about say hi!

If you want to join us, follow the link below:
https://www.sja.org.uk/get-involved/volunteer-opportunities/volunteer-opportunity-search/?&location=Manchester

05/12/2025

24/11/2025

🚂🎅🛍️ It was a busy weekend out in the elements!
Over the weekend, our volunteers were helping to keep the public safe at various events including being on hand at Manchester Piccadilly Rail Station and Manchester Arndale Shopping Centre due to the increased festive footfall.

16/11/2025

We are delighted to have been awarded Greater Manchester’s Pride of St John Award for Adult Network of the year AND Youth Group of the year for our North Manchester Cadets at last nights presentation evening 💚

09/11/2025

Across Greater Manchester our volunteers have been proud to be supporting and taking part in Remembrance Sunday events.