#mySJAday. Day 3 of Cadet OFA!

Well done to the 15 cadets who have passed their cofa in Derby today. Thanks to the training team of Jean, Gemma, Sarah and cadet demonstrators Poppy & Cameron. Thanks also to Stuart & Laura for assessing. Great Job everyone!!

🔊 14-year-old Poppy is the best youth first aider in the East Midlands! She’s telling us how to administer CPR. ⬇ bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0…

Would you know what to do if your best friend was stabbed or attacked? If their drink got spiked, or they’d collapsed? 🤯 We've launched our new programme, Young Responders, for secondary school children and young adults in targeted areas of London, West Mids and the North East.

UDean Smith makes 'means nothing' verdict in Leicester relegation rallying cry leicestermercury.co.uk/sport/football…

MySJADay - What makes a good Follow me badger? Do you agree😊

Thank you James Morris OBE for visiting @SJAHalesowen to celebrate the Unit's 80th Birthday and highlighting our lifesaving work across the West Midlands. Grateful for Penny Mordaunt recognition on behalf of UK Govt of the role St John Ambulance England plays in supporting local communities.

Great day today talking about all things St John Ambulance England at my little one’s career’s fair.

As over 20,000 defibrillators have now been installed in schools across the country St John Ambulance England Head of Clinical Projects James McNulty-Ackroyd explains the top things everyone needs to know about using these lifesaving devices! Thanks to The Independent independent.co.uk/life-style/hea…

According to The Ben Kinsella Trust, knife crime has increased by 75% since 2013. As part of our #YoungResponders programme, we’ve been visiting schools, teaching students what to do if the worst happens, and one of their friends gets stabbed. sja.org.uk/young-responde…

This #WorldMentalHealthDay, spend 20 minutes having a conversation about mental health with your child. Here are some conversations starters you can use.

Happy #WorldMentalHealthDay! 🧠💚 Whether you have a diagnosed mental health condition or not, we all need to look after our mental health! Here are 5 ways you can look our for your own wellbeing, and why not share this with any friends or family you think could benefit too?

We are days away from Restart a Heart day on the 16th October. Did you know there is a wealth of songs that you can do CPR too? The youth in Greater Manchester have made a video to demonstrate this... Greater Manchester Youth St John Ambulance England

Less than 1 in 10 people survive cardiac arrests outside of hospital. We want people to feel confident using a defibrillator to increase survival rates, by following these steps: 📞 Phone 👆 Push 💚 Press Read more 👉 bit.ly/46tmjV1 #RestartAHeart

Thousands of people attend A&E each year with firework related injuries, so now is the best time to brush up on your first aid knowledge. For more burns related first aid, check out our website at sja.org.uk/get-advice

Tonight I attended a charity carol evening at a local church back home. I read this impactful poem ‘Alternative ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas’ by Maria Hocking Such an important message to support the community groups working with vulnerable people and families this winter.

Parents, take some time over the next few days to sit down with your child and talk about mental health. You can start the conversation by asking these questions.

*Cue fireworks, standing ovation and fanfare 👏🎆🎺 This is a HUGE achievement, and it reinforces just how powerful the young people in St John and the UK are. Do you know a Cadet or a Badger? Give them a high five next time you see them, they could save your life one day.

Do you live in the Erewash area and want to learn how to safely help someone who has fallen? #firstaid St John Ambulance England NHS England #community

The impact of youth work is immeasurable. From empowering young people to advocating for their rights, youth workers are helping to shape a better future for all 🫶