Thousands to learn how to save a life

ST JOHN AMBULANCE CAMPAIGN TO TEACH LIFESAVING SKILLS

- By JOSEPH RICHARDS [e-mail]

A NEW campaign by the St John Ambulance this month aims to teach at least 300,000 people vital lifesaving skills.

Save a Life September is teaching techniques through public demos, online videos and first aid advice.

St John Ambulance advocates that everyone should know the skills vital to try to save a life.

They have outlined each of these in turn so you too can have awareness of what to do and know where you can get more information and help.

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and using a defibrillator:

If someone collapses and is not breathing normally, call 999 and then start chest compressions.

Kneel beside them, placing your hands one on top of the other in the centre of their chest, and with your shoulders directly over their body push down hard and fast, letting your hands come up fully between compressions.