Learning to cope in a medical emergency

St John Ambulance has launched one of its biggest campaigns for 15 years to get more of the public to learn first aid.

The charity launched it’s “Be the Difference” campaign this week. It focuses on five common situations where first aid could make a difference between a life saved and a life lost.

It is offering free pocket-sized first-aid guides following a survey which found that two out of three people would not feel confident trying to save a life, and one in four would do nothing and wait for an ambulance or hope that a passer-by knew first aid.

The card tells people what to do for severe bleeding, choking, heart attack, or if someone is unconscious or not breathing.

The cards are available online at www.sja.org.uk or by calling 08700 10 49 50.