St John Ambulance

We believe nobody should die because they needed first aid and didn't get it.

We aim to train as many people as possible, so they can be the difference between a life lost. And a life saved.

Your support can help us make that aim a reality.

Samuel Shaw (2000 - 2010)

I was at the pool. I slipped. I banged my head. Blacked out. Luckily, Dad was there. I'd be OK. Dad would know first aid. He'd know to lie me on my side. Keep me breathing. But Dad didn't know.

Tony Mattei (1949 - 2010)

I had chest pains. Probably just heartburn. I wasn't that worried. Nobody was. But then nobody had learnt first aid. Nobody recognised the signs. That I was having a heart attack. And by the time they did, by the time they called an ambulance, it was too late.

Keiko Walters (1971 - 2010)

I walked through a glass door. I cut my leg open. But I didn't panic. I just needed someone who'd learnt first aid. To put pressure on the wound. Raise my leg. Stem the bleeding. But there was no someone.

Abigail West (2005 - 2010)

A grape stuck in my throat. I couldn't breathe. It was really scary. But I knew a grown up would help me. Who was clever at first aid. Who knew that all I needed was some hard slaps on the back. Because grown-ups always know what to do. Don't they?

Gary Edwards (1992 - 2009)

I had a motorcycle accident. I was knocked out. I couldn't breathe. But I was going to be fine. All I needed was someone who knew first aid. To tilt my head back, raise my chin. Open my airway. I waited. I waited. And I waited.