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February 14^th 2025

Defibruary campaign launch sees over 1,300 pupils learn lifesaving skills with St John Ambulance Cymru

More than 1,300 school pupils recently received defibrillator and CPR demonstrations with St John Ambulance Cymru trainers as part of the charity’s De...

December 19^th 2024

St John People putting others first over the festive period

While some people will be activating their out of office messages, tucking into their turkey or snoozing on the sofa over the festive period, St John ...

November 11^th 2024

Pembrokeshire man’s new first aid skills called into action days after completing St John Ambulance Cymru training course

“It was nice to be able to feel like I was able to help rather than just stand by and be a spectator.” A man is highlighting the importance of learnin...

May 23^rd 2024

“He’s my hero” - 9-year-old boy saved his mother’s life by calling 999 when she was in a diabetic coma

9-year-old Harley Metz saved his mother’s life recently by raising the alarm when he found her severely unwell at home. Harley, who is a member of St ...

May 3^rd 2024

St John Ambulance Cymru Ferryside Lifeboat volunteers save young father’s life

St John Ambulance Cymru’s Marine Division, Ferryside Lifeboat, saved the life of a young man who got stuck out at sea last week. 25-year-old Josh Davi...

April 10^th 2024

Treherbert woman saves her husband’s life just days after completing St John Ambulance Cymru first aid course

On Sunday 24th March, 60-year-old Elaine Cooper from Treherbert saved her husband’s life using CPR, just two days after completing a first aid course ...

February 23^rd 2024

Man helped save fellow veteran just weeks after attending a St John Ambulance Cymru first aid demonstration.

67-year-old Kelvin Preece was attending his weekly veterans club in Abergavenny when one of his fellow members became seriously unwell. Luckily, the g...

February 1^st 2024

St John Ambulance Cymru’s Defibruary campaign aims to create thousands more lifesavers like Dave

Today marks the start of St John Ambulance Cymru’s annual Defibruary campaign, which aims to raise defibrillator awareness in communities across Wales...

January 29^th 2024

Young girl saved thanks to swift response of St John Ambulance Cymru Trainer

A St John Ambulance Cymru Commercial Trainer used CPR to save a young girl’s life after responding to a call for help that happened to come from the s...

October 2^nd 2023

Support communities in Wales by leaving a lifesaving legacy gift

This month, St John Ambulance Cymru are highlighting the difference a gift in your will can make to the charity. Your will is so important, it ensures...

September 11^th 2023

Become a lifesaver like Emma this September

No one expects that one day, they may have to deliver lifesaving first aid on a loved one. But in an emergency, having these skills can mean the diffe...

First aiders save Prestatyn man’s life at endurance event

August 31^st 2023

Heart attack survivor backs St John Ambulance Cymru’s Save a Life September campaign

When Ian Cummins became critically unwell whilst participating in the Long Course Weekend challenge in Pembrokeshire this year, the quick reaction of ...