CPR is essential in surviving from a cardiac arrest. The first three minutes after a cardiac arrest are the most important meaning bystander intervention is critical for survival. Check for a response. Gently shake the casualty’s shoulders and ask loudly: ‘Hello, can you hear me?’ If there is no response, shout for help. Open the […]
Read MoreWe want to teach young people who might not otherwise have access to first aid training how to save lives, enabling them to be responsible citizens and effective contributors to society.
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Read MoreNotice is hereby given that the 2018 Annual General Meeting of St Andrew’s First Aid will be held in Stirling Court Hotel, University of Stirling, Stirling, FK9 4LA on Sunday 28 October 2018 at 12.00 noon
Read MoreIn 2017 Douglas Graham from Largs took home the First Aid Hero of the Year award, which is awarded to a person who has saved a life, helped save a life through delivery of first aid, or made an extraordinary first aid achievement.
Read MoreGraham is a committed volunteer who has consistently shown exemplary commitment to the organisation. Known as ‘Papa Smurf’ he has earned the respect of his peers and always strives to achieve a high standard of excellence in everything he does.
Read MoreWe recently caught up with Ryan and discovered he had used his first aid skills to help another casualty since winning the Young First Aid Hero of the Year.
Read MoreIn 2017 Ross Stockton was presented with this award in recognition of his commitment to the charity and first aid in general.
Read MoreIn 2017 Karen Haxton from Broughy Ferry was presented with the St Andrew’s First Aid Volunteer of the Year award in recognition of her commitment to the charity and first aid in general.
Read MoreWhen Eilidh and Harry Newton found their father lifeless and not breathing, their quick thinking and actions helped to save their father’s life.
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