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Why choose St Andrew's First Aid? Experience
For over 100 years we have been teaching skills to help deal with a First Aid emergency. You can trust in us.
People
We teach life saving techniques to over 20,000 people each year and have some of the most experienced and highly qualified Trainers in the country, known for their professionalism and approachability.
Reputation
As the official First Aid organisation for some of Scotland's most exciting events like T in the Park, we are known for consistently delivering the highest standards of First Aid cover and training.
Community
We are deeply rooted in the Scottish community and our services are available to everyone, everyday and everywhere. We bring everything First Aid to the people of Scotland.
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Youngsters compete in national First Aid competition
After months of intense preparation by young volunteers throughout Scotland, which involved numerous bandages and fake wounds, the highly anticipated Young First Aider of the Year Competition took place in September 2013 in Glasgow. The competition, which was held in association with The Saint Andrew Society of Glasgow, involved youngsters competing against each other for the title of Young First Aider of the Year.
After an action packed day and anxious wait, the winners were announced as Yasmin Webb and Courtney Simpson (Badgers under 11yrs), Rachel Walls and Eilidh Telford (Cadets 11-16yrs) and Sarah Mullen and Mhairi Gilbert (Youth members 17-24yrs). Each winning team was presented with a trophy and cash prize by representatives from The Saint Andrew Society of Glasgow and Chief Executive of St Andrew’s First Aid, Stuart Callison. The competition featured a casualty simulation demonstration, a First Aid quiz, and a First Aid scenario which tested the youth members on their skills and knowledge of First Aid. Participants competed in teams of two, with each of the ten pairs who took part hoping to be crowned Young First Aiders of the Year 2013 in their respective age groups. Sheila McPherson, Volunteer Development Manager at St Andrew’s First Aid commented, “It has been a pleasure to be able to reward and recognise youth excellence in First Aid. We are delighted to have such a thriving and growing youth section at St Andrew’s First Aid and I would like to congratulate the winners on their awards. On behalf of St Andrew’s First Aid I’d also like to thank the Saint Andrew Society of Glasgow for helping make the awards possible by lending their support”.
We believe that every young person has the ability to make a real difference in their community. Through our Youth Development Group, children and young people have the opportunity to make new friends, develop confidence and obtain a sense of achievement in a safe and fun setting. Interested in getting involved?
www.firstaid.org.uk/youth youth@firstaid.org.uk 0141 332 4031
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THE DUKE OF BUCCLEUCH AND QUEENSBERRY HOSTS FIRST AID CELEBRATIONS Volunteers were at the heart of a reception hosted by The Duke of Buccleuch and Queensberry, President of St Andrew’s First Aid, to celebrate the opening of new premises in Edinburgh during Volunteers’ Week 2013.
Volunteers’ Week is an annual event which takes place from 1 to 7 June and helps celebrate the fantastic contribution that millions of volunteers make across the UK. It plays a huge part in raising the profile of volunteering in the UK. At the reception, the Duke officially recognised some of St Andrew’s First Aid’s volunteers at an awards ceremony. Julie McLaren, Jonathon Hughes and Claire Tervit all received awards for their First Aid endeavours. Jonathon and Claire each received an award for Outstanding First Aid Contribution after Jonathon performed CPR on a casualty at the scene of a bike accident and did her best to save the victim of a fatal collapse earlier this year. Julie received the award for Best Supporter of a Corps Company as she has been instrumental in the establishment of a Cadet section in the West Calder branch of St Andrew’s First Aid. Commenting on the reception, The Duke said: “I was delighted to have been asked to open Dock Place. “It was a great pleasure to be able to present awards to outstanding individuals who, through their skills, enthusiasm and commitment, are a credit to the St Andrew’s First Aid.”
The Duke met volunteers, staff and trustees before viewing a First Aid casualty simulation performed by St Andrew’s First Aid Cadets. After the awards presentation and a short talk on the value of volunteering, the Duke officially opened Dock Place, by unveiling a plaque to commemorate the special occasion. Stuart Callison, Chief Executive of St Andrew’s First Aid commented: “We have ambitious plans to raise public awareness of the importance of a good knowledge of First Aid, and to recruit new members to our team of volunteer First Aiders, who are a familiar sight at events all across Scotland. Dock Place is a more modern setting for our commercial and volunteering activities, which we have tailored to suit our exact requirements.
“ We are honoured that our President was able to officially open our new premises, which we hope will go a long way to funding our charity work whilst providing room for future growth.”
Julie McLaren pictured with the Duke
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Volunteers were at the heart of a reception to celebrate the opening of our new premises at Dock Place, Edinburgh
St Andrew’s First Aid Cadets perform a casualty demonstration at the official opening of Dock Place.
Claire Tervit pictured with the Duke
Jonathon Hughes pictured with the Duke
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In a crisis it is vital that First Aid is delivered with confidence. St Andrew’s First Aid believes that nobody should die because they needed First Aid and didn’t get it. The charity has been teaching life saving skills for over a century but we never forgot that this work is only possible due to the time and generosity of volunteers and supporters.
Our volunteers are at the heart of the organisation, providing essential First Aid cover at public events around the country. Uniformed First Aiders attend everything from school sports days to SPL and SFL football matches, local gala days to T in the Park and Edinburgh’s Hogmanay Street Party, plus The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, concerts and theatre and charity fundraising events – we cover them all. Volunteers are trained to deal with incidents and injuries ranging from cuts and bruises to heart attacks. We work alongside the emergency services to ensure that anyone who needs it gets the appropriate care.
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The Area Executive Committee The first Local Committee in Edinburgh was formed in March 1884 and in December 1888 an Edinburgh District Committee was established. In March 1900 this became known as the Edinburgh Lothians and Borders Area Executive Committee which, following the Agreement with the Order of St. John in 1908, then amalgamated with the Edinburgh Centre of St. John Ambulance to become known as St. Andrew’s Edinburgh.
The Edinburgh Office The first Edinburgh Office at 36 Palmerston Place, Edinburgh, was purchased for the use of the Edinburgh Executive Committee, about 1956.
Our history St Andrew’s First Aid (known then as St Andrew’s Ambulance Association) was founded in 1882, originally to teach First Aid, provide an ambulance service and teach home nursing and hygiene, and we are governed by a Royal Charter.
Over the next 25 years meetings and First Aid activities developed to such an extent that it was necessary to purchase new premises at 16 Torphichen Street in April 1983. At this time it was decided to name the premises Strachan House, in recognition of the work done by Mr Daniel Strachan, the Director General of the Association, in obtaining the premises.
Dock Place, Edinburgh In 2013 history has repeated itself and once again the work in Edinburgh has grown so much that new office premises have been purchased at 12 Dock Place, Edinburgh. The new office was officially opened by The Duke of Buccleuch and Queensberry, President of St Andrew’s First Aid on Thursday 6 June 2013.
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Take Steps To Save Lives No-one should die because they needed First Aid and didn’t get it. That’s the driving force behind our First Aid – Count Me In campaign, which aims to encourage at least 34,000 people to pledge support for First Aid awareness in Scotland. This number represents how many Scots are admitted to hospital each year as a result of burns, falls and choking. Only 23% of Scots are trained in the specialist skills required to administer First Aid, a figure Stuart Callison, our Chief Executive is very keen to change. “People can be very hesitant at getting involved in an emergency, often because they fear making things worse,” he explained. “It is almost always better to do something rather than nothing and our training gives the confidence needed to take charge in an emergency situation. “There are really no age restrictions – we have children as young as six years old trained in basic First Aid, and we have a lot of contact with youth organisations, where learning First Aid is very popular with the 11-to-15 age group.” Stuart also highlights the work being done to extend training into communities previously untouched by the charity, with a new course piloted in Glasgow’s East End teaching teenagers what to do in the event of a knife attack. “We’re working with other organisations across Scotland to make training available to everyone.” St Andrew’s First Aid is Scotland’s only dedicated First Aid charity and has been one of the country’s preferred providers
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of First Aid training for more than 130 years. Our organisation aims to preserve the lives of people across Scotland through the provision of high-standard training and education initiatives and First Aid at public events. Each year, we teach life-saving techniques to more than 20,000 people, including MSP James Dornan, who attended a basic training class at the company’s HQ in Glasgow during the launch of the campaign. “St Andrew’s First Aid does some great work which I want to support in any way I can,” he said. “The Trainers inspire confidence, which makes me realise how much of this is common sense, but it’s all about putting it into action. We all have a fear of the unknown but, if you follow the steps, you gain the confidence to do something to help, which in some cases could be life-saving.
“On a purely practical level, think of the discomfort that could be avoided and the money saved if those 34,000 people didn’t have to go to hospital every year.”
Joining him on his training was Clyde 1 DJ Knoxy, who also highlighted the forthcoming Scottish First Aid Awards. Part of Scottish First Aid Week, the awards have been created to champion First Aid in Scotland and recognise those individuals and businesses that are leading the way in its provision. By identifying and celebrating role models, the awards aim to raise awareness that First Aid can be the difference between a life lost or a life saved – in the workplace, at school or in the community. Emma Nicholson, 22, from Clydebank, won a youth First Aider award last year. Emma said “I’ve been involved in First Aid since I was 14 and still find it fascinating. I volunteer at weekends, so I was delighted to be recognised for my involvement.” Callum Derrick, 17, from East Kilbride is equally happy to be nominated for this year’s awards as a youth First Aider, especially as he has been involved in First Aid since he was 10. “My ultimate aim is to join the RAF but I hope to continue volunteering with St Andrew’s First Aid.”
YOUNG SCOT PROUD TO SUPPORT FIRST AID IN SCOTLAND Despite the difference it could make, fewer than 1 in 4 Scots are trained in the skills required to administer basic life-saving First Aid. We are delighted that Young Scot has partnered with St Andrew’s First Aid to change this in Scotland through the Scottish First Aid Awards and the First Aid - Count Me In campaign.
First Aid - can we count you in? We believe that knowing even basic First Aid can greatly increase the ability to stay calm in an emergency situation and potentially save a life. No one should die because they needed First Aid and didn’t get it. If you agree then please support the campaign which is aimed at building awareness that First Aid saves lives. You can pledge your support at: www.firstaid.org.uk/the-pledge.
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23rd to 30th November 2013 First Aid can be life-saving – literally - so during Scottish First Aid Week all we ask is that people take the time to learn a little bit about First Aid. Last year we were delighted and very privileged to have two new ambassadors for our inaugural Scottish First Aid Week - Kaye Adams and her daughter Charly. Kaye has had first-hand experience of dealing with a terrifying moment when her five year old daughter Bonnie turned pale and fell from a chair during a visit to the hairdressers. “When Bonnie collapsed I had no idea what to do,” said Kaye who has now received training from St Andrew’s First Aid along with her daughter Charly. “As a parent you always have a niggling worry at the back of your head that you might not be able to act in the event of an emergency. You always think it’s not going to happen to you, but things do happen and I hated feeling so inadequate.”
From cuts and bruises to broken bones and heart attacks, would you know what to do? It could save a life! Injuries benefit from immediate First Aid intervention. If you know about First Aid then you can draw on these skills in an emergency situation which can greatly increase your ability to stay calm and potentially change the outcome.
Go online now at www.firstaid.org.uk and learn a little more about First Aid so that together we can save lives.
We’re on the Check Out! We are delighted to once again have been chosen by ebay to be their Check Out Charity for Scottish First Aid Week. For one week only, buyers will be asked if they would like to donate £1 or more to St Andrew’s First Aid to support our charity. This feature is part of the ebay for charity programme, which provides an easy way for buyers and sellers to support us. Sellers can choose to donate a percentage of any sale to St Andrew’s First Aid and add Gift Aid to their donation. So please remember to CHECK US OUT on ebay.
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LAST REMAINING TABLES If you would like to celebrate St. Andrew’s Day in style this year then book your place at the Scottish First Aid Awards 2013.
Delivered in association with GSK, media partnered with The Herald and supported by The Scottish Government, Young Scot and SCVO, the awards will be taking place at the Sheraton Grand Hotel, Edinburgh on Saturday 30 November 2013. This prestigious black tie event has been created to recognise individuals, volunteers and businesses that are leading the way in First Aid in Scotland. The ticket price includes a sparkling pre-dinner drinks reception, a three course meal with wine, an exclusive gift bag and after dinner entertainment which is being provided by Scottish band The Red Hot Chilli Pipers. The event begins at 6.30pm with a drinks reception, followed by a three-course meal and the awards themselves. Last year there were some extraordinary finalists nominated, so this year looks set to be an inspirational evening..
Book your place now online by visiting www.firstaid.org.uk/ awards-book-online or give Lynsey or Stephanie a call on 0141 332 4031.
CELEBRITY T-SHIRTS We are so excited to have t-shirts arriving signed by a host of celebrities including Susan Boyle and Annie Lennox. So remember to make a date in your diary to visit our ebay auction in November.
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MP LENDS SUPPORT TO ALLERGY AWARENESS Less than a month after suffering a life-threatening anaphylactic shock, Scots MP Jo Swinson was at St Andrew’s First Aid to highlight the importance of anaphylaxis awareness.
Jo became ill after accidentally eating a cake containing nuts at a charity cake sale. She later tweeted her “huge appreciation to the fab staff at Southern General for keeping me alive”. During her visit to NHQ, Jo found herself practising CPR - cardiopulmonary resuscitation – which is part of our Treating Allergies course on a manikin. Jo said: “One in three members of the population has some sort of allergy and the most common of these is hay fever. Even for hay fever the symptoms vary significantly in severity. Anaphylaxis is obviously at the extreme end of allergic reactions. “Allergies aren’t static, either. People may not be allergic to something for decades and suddenly, in middle age, develop sensitivity and have an allergic reaction. Equally, people can have allergies as children that they grow out of. My allergy to nuts got a lot more serious, I never had anything approaching an anaphylactic reaction until I was in my mid-teens, despite being aware of the allergy since the age of four.”
She said it was helpful for family, friends and colleagues to be “as aware as possible” of an individual’s allergies so that they can help them manage the allergy. “I’ve had an occasion when I’ve sat down to a meal with friends and it has suddenly become clear that the restaurant is in no way able to deal with the allergy situation, and my friends have said, ‘We’re leaving, we’re going elsewhere’,” she said. Jo added: “In my role as an MP and a minister I often go to dinners or events where there will be some kind of food, and that is one of the things that my office will advise about, that I do have a nut allergy, so people are made aware in advance.” Stewart Simpson, Training Manager at St Andrew’s First Aid, said: “We take people through what anaphylaxis is, how it affects the body, and how people can effectively treat the condition. We instruct our candidates how to administer the medication that sufferers would have with them. This is a pen that injects adrenaline directly into the thigh muscle and Ms Swinson carries one.”
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ANAPHYLAXIS RECOGNITION • Tingling of the lips or unusual taste in mouth. • Agitation, tightening of the throat and chest. • Hives, red blister type rash on the skin, itchy • Swelling of face, puffiness of eyes (watering of eyes and nose, sneezing) • Mild wheezing/breathing difficulties • Scalp, palms, and soles of feet can become itchy (possibly intensive) • Puffiness of lips/limbs
YOUR AIMS • To ease breathing • Treat shock • To arrange urgent removal to hospital if required.
CAUTION If a pregnant person needs to lie down, lean towards the left side to prevent the baby restricting blood flow back to the heart. If the person loses consciousness, open the airway and check breathing.
Stuart Callison, Chief Executive at St Andrew’s First Aid, added: “There are circumstances where the impact of a shock can be so quick, and potentially fatal, that the victim may not be able to act themselves. Our Treating Allergies course is very useful for friends, family and colleagues of people who may suffer from this. The nut allergy is very well-known but there are other triggers, including jam, latex and shellfish.”
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We join forces to provide First Aid at 20th year of T in the Park
Providing First Aid cover at major musical events in Scotland is just one of the unrivalled range of exciting opportunities which our volunteers experience. Pictured are our volunteers in position and ready to provide First Aid cover at the Eminem concert at Bellahouston Park, in August.
In the 20th year of T in the Park, St Andrew’s First Aid once again joined forces with other voluntary organisations to provide the First Aid cover for the event. T in the Park is one of the most eagerly anticipated events in the St Andrew’s First Aid calendar, with volunteers from all over Scotland being given the opportunity to lend their support at Scotland’s biggest music festival. Stewart Simpson, Training Manager at St Andrew’s First Aid said, “We are always delighted to be asked to attend T in the Park, which requires the highest number of our volunteers each year. Although the feedback we get from
our volunteers is that they really enjoy this duty, there is always plenty of work to be done! “This year we urged revellers to take care in the sun as extreme sunburn can not only ruin your weekend but also cause a serious First Aid emergency. In addition, we warned festival goers to be careful when walking on uneven ground to avoid sprains and strains and also to avoid discarding litter which can cause cuts, grazes and bruises. However above all we helped make sure that all those attending T in the Park had a safe and enjoyable weekend.”
FIRST AIDERS PROVIDE COVER AT WORLD PIPE BAND CHAMPIONSHIPS When pipe bands from around the globe descended on Glasgow Green in August for the World Pipe Band Championships, our First Aiders were on duty to provide First Aid cover. The event coincided with Piping Live, Glasgow’s International Piping Festival, which celebrated its 10th anniversary. The week long festival is one of the
most exciting annual celebrations of Scottish culture and our First Aiders are proud to be part of an electric atmosphere as one of Europe’s most exciting cities welcomes visitors from around the globe.
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YOUTH CONFERENCE 2013 Our young volunteers gathered together in June for our Youth Conference which was held at the Scottish Police College, Tulliallan Castle, Kincardine, Fife. This event is an opportunity for our young volunteers to have a say in the development of our Youth Section. It is also a chance to meet other young members and get to know them. This year there was a range of workshops and activities including an interactive session on the transitions project led by our East Kilbride Cadets. There was also some First Aiders talking about T in the Park – both the good bits and the muddy bits! The transitions project is our way of ensuring that we retain as many of our Badgers and Cadets as possible and that they develop into confident First Aiders who join the adult sections. In addition to the workshops there was also an exhilarating casualty scenario which allowed our youth volunteers the opportunity to put their First Aid skills to the test.
Volunteering is family friendly Pictured providing First Aid cover at the recent Dogs Trust event at Strathclyde Park is Molly O’Donnelly (age 9). Thank you to mum Janeen for sending us this picture. In her own words, “she is so proud of wee Molly!”.
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Our cycle patrol units recently expanded with the purchase of four new bikes to be used in the West of Scotland.
Cycle patrol teams were first introduced several years ago at events taking place on the footpaths beside the Clyde Canal. There is no vehicular access to the paths and so in the past First Aiders needed to walk or run to attend casualties. It was recognised that having First Aiders available not only on foot but on bike would enable them to cover more ground and attend casualties quicker. Since then cycle patrol teams have been deployed at events such as the Tall Ships, the Kilt Walk, Glasgow Mela, the West End Festival and the British Cycle Race.
New Patrol Volunteer Willie Cooper said: “We are delighted that cycle patrol teams are being rolled out in many areas. After using cycles for many years we know they have a positive impact. They make a real difference at events such as road races where there is often a high volume of people across a wide area. The initiative means that we can reach casualties as quickly as possible, which is particularly important with conditions such as sudden cardiac arrest where the chances of survival diminish by 7 - 10% for every minute that an AED is delayed in getting to the casualty.”
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SCOTTISH SPORTS FUTURES With a focus on “at risk” youth, Jump2it is a Scotland wide primary schools health and citizenship programme offered by Scottish Sports Futures. Jump2it utilises professional athletes to deliver interactive workshops on the dangers of alcohol abuse, smoking and the benefits of regular physical activity. The programme for 10 to 12 year olds, features a combination of classroom based learning and active participation, aiming to promote healthy lifestyle choices. For the past twelve months St Andrew’s First Aid has been a proud sponsor of the Jump2it programme. Our period of sponsorship has now come to an end after an extremely busy and exciting year. Our aim was to help promote the principles of basic First Aid within at risk communities in which Scottish Sports Futures work. We also wanted to engage with young people in schools, at a time when they are having fun, and are eager to participate and learn new skills. In association with St Andrew’s First Aid, Jump2it delivered First Aid modules to over 100 primary schools throughout Scotland. The modules covered how to administer basic First Aid in the event of the pupils
experiencing someone with a nosebleed, sprained ankle or choking. All three of the modules were well received and made an excellent addition to the existing programme offered to pupils. Since our sponsorship began, Jump2it has delivered over 320 First Aid sessions in locations across the country including Glasgow, Falkirk, Stirling, North Ayrshire, Edinburgh and South Ayrshire.
Thanks to our involvement and sponsorship, we are delighted to say that St Andrew’s First Aid has made a difference to over 3,800 pupils who have been taught the St Andrew’s First Aid modules.
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The second annual Scottish Legends Golf Day, in support of St Andrew’s First Aid, took place on Thursday 22 August, at The Carrick, Loch Lomond. Held in association with Evac+Chair, the sell-out event was media partnered by The Herald and supported by Selecta.
THE CARRICK, CAMERON HOUSE, LOCH LOMOND
A variety of Scottish sporting legends were in attendance including Frank McAvennie, Tony Stanger, Alison Walker, Hugh Campbell, Ian McLeod, Ian Murray, Frank Hadden, Andy Walker, Derek Johnstone, John Rutherford, Jim Delahunt, Jim Watt, Steven Turnbull, Bob Malcolm, Gordon Dalziel and Peter Houston. Eighteen teams of three competed on the par 71 course, with the fourth player a Scottish legend who became the team captain, hoping to lead their team to victory! The day commenced with teams enjoying coffee and bacon rolls in the clubhouse, before a shotgun start at 12 noon. After an extremely competitive round of golf, the teams returned to the clubhouse where the winning team was presented with
their trophy by Michelle Watt, daughter of boxing legend Jim. St Andrew’s First Aid Chief Executive Stuart Callison delivered a short presentation before guests tucked into a luxurious three course dinner and participated in a sporting related charity auction. Following dinner, guest speaker
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Willie Allan entertained guests before the night came to a close. Stuart Callison said, “We are delighted to have had so many well known Scottish sporting legends support our second annual Golf Day. Due to the success of the event, we were able to raise just over £13,000 for our charity. This will help us to continue our life-saving work throughout Scotland. Without the support of the legends and the guests who attended and all those who donated products and prizes for the event, this wouldn’t have been possible.
On behalf of St Andrew’s First Aid, I’d like to extend my sincere thanks to all those who helped us raise such a substantial amount”.
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WE HAVE RECYCLED OUR OLD UNIFORMS
Approximately 22,000 pieces of our old volunteer uniform were recently donated to First Aid Africa – a national humanitarian charity that works in rural parts of south eastern Africa. The uniforms will be recycled and rebranded, and then used by First Aid Africa volunteers in countries such as Kenya, Tanzania and Malawi to allow their First Aid Trainers to be easily recognised when teaching First Aid in local communities. The uniforms will offer protection and will mean that First Aiders become instantly identifiable in a First Aid emergency. First Aid Africa aims to provide and encourage access to First Aid equipment and education, whilst developing research into what resources can be used in a immediate First Aid situation in remote areas, such as jumpers for arm slings and sanitary towels for heavy bleeds. These are both accessible
Pictured is Gordon Ochieng, a Kenyan staff member
and cheap at First Aid Africa on his way to a rural (very rural!) to local village by motorbike to train a community group in communities First Aid. His ride home is now safer thanks to the high-visibility jackets and waterproofs we donated and following our recent uniform upgrade. according to research they are just as good if not better than Western First Aid bandages. Stephanie Stewart, Marketing and Fundraising Officer at St Andrew’s First Aid said: “We are delighted to be working in partnership with First Aid Africa and could not think of a better way to recycle our old uniforms. The charity makes a tremendous difference to the people and communities of Sub-Saharan Africa.”
We’re covering Glasgow Life events St Andrew’s First Aid is to provide First Aid cover at all major Glasgow Life events until July 2015. The contract will see our volunteers covering a jam-packed calendar of large scale and high profile events, including BBC Proms in the Park, the Bank of Scotland Great Scottish Run and Glasgow on Ice. Glasgow Life delivers world class sport, music and cultural events throughout Glasgow, which are held at locations such as the Emirates Arena, Glasgow Green and George Square.
Stuart Callison, Chief Executive at St Andrew’s First Aid said, “We are proud to have been chosen as the official provider of First Aid cover at major Glasgow Life events over the next two years. This achievement would not have been possible without the hard work, dedication and high level of First Aid skills and knowledge of our volunteers.
The next two years are shaping up to be an exciting time for our volunteers and securing this contract only confirms our status as the leading provider of First Aid event cover in Scotland”
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Volunteers thank Robert Barr Charitable Trust for AED donation
Ten St Andrew’s First Aid volunteer groups throughout Scotland recently received a life saving Automated External Defibrillator (AED) thanks to a generous donation from the Robert Barr Charitable Trust. Our volunteers cover a wide variety of local duties and events and in doing so they must be prepared to deal with any First Aid emergency, such as a sudden cardiac arrest. In such a case, our volunteers are normally the first on the scene to administer Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) which keeps the heart oxygenated and ready for defibrillation. The chances of survival decrease by 7-10% for every minute that the casualty goes without defibrillation. On-site access to AEDs can literally be a life or death matter. Sudden cardiac arrest is defined as the unexpected cessation of the heart pumping blood and contrary to popular belief it is not the same as a ‘heart attack’. Sudden cardiac arrest is the most prominent medical emergency in the world and kills 100,000 people a year in the UK. Only one in a hundred people in Scotland survive an outof-hospital cardiac arrest.
Pictured are some of our volunteer groups who received an automated external defibrillator donated by the Robert Barr Charitable Trust
In the case of sudden cardiac arrest, defibrillation is the only effective therapy for a casualty. AEDs are safe, effective and can be operated by non-medical personnel. Stephanie Stewart, Marketing and Fundraising Officer at St Andrew’s First Aid said “In the event of a sudden cardiac arrest, access to an AED can literally make the difference between a life and death situation
Thanks to the generosity of the Robert Barr Charitable Trust, more volunteers with St Andrew’s First Aid are now fully equipped to provide potentially life-saving First Aid assistance to the local community at events”.
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WE NEED MORE AEDS FOR OUR VOLUNTEERS. CAN YOU HELP? For a sudden cardiac arrest the chance of survival decrease by 7-10% for every minute that the casualty goes without defibrillation. Can you save him? Without an AED the likely answer is “no”. This year we are fundraising to equip our volunteers with more AEDs to enable them to continue their life saving work in Scotland.
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