Learn to save lives

YOUNG people in South Yorkshire are being urged to develop life-saving first aid skills with the launch of a new training package by St John Ambulance.

By The Newsroom

Published 7th Sep 2007, 15:27 BST

Updated 8th Sep 2007, 10:30 BST

It is designed for seven to 16-year-olds and covers 25 first aid topics, including showing young people how to treat asthma, bites and stings, bleeding, burns, choking, severe allergic reactions, shock, and bone, joint and muscle injuries.

The course has been developed by St John Ambulance to help schools and youth organisations teach the vital skills and also aims to promote personal development.

David Barrass, training manager at St John Ambulance, said: “First aid saves lives and young people can make a real difference to their community by learning these skills.”

For more information, contact Jeff Benson on 01924 262726.

South Yorkshire