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When Lindsay Ritchie realised her four-year-old son Logan was choking on a grape, her mind went blank. Then, she remembered a video she’d seen on the British Red Cross’ Facebook page. And she knew exactly what she needed to do.
Love is a strong word. But when we spoke to a group of eight and nine year olds about a first aid session at their school, that word came up again and again. Meet the children from Breck Primary School who love learning first aid.
Have you thought about learning a life-saving skill this year? The British Red Cross is asking you to learn one simple first aid skill and share it with others. Who knows, you could help save a life.
We love hearing how the British Red Cross is helping to make sure you know what to do in a first aid crisis – however you learn first aid with us. We tip our hats to you and look back at some of the first aid stars of 2016.
Rowena Vithlani decided to learn first aid on a British Red Cross course after giving birth to her daughter. She wanted to build her confidence as a parent. Little did she know that her decision to do so would help save another baby’s life.
Adam Banks knew first aid. But when he came across a man having a seizure, having the British Red Cross’ First Aid App in his pocket gave him a confidence boost. With over six million downloads worldwide the app, now celebrating its fifth birthday, is helping you to help others.
At the British Red Cross, we know that first aid can save lives. We recently released a study that showed how just two simple actions, carried out before the arrival of the emergency medical services, could help to do this. Do you know them?
Newly-enrolled student Harrison was only 17 when he witnessed an assault outside a supermarket. Although young in age, his response showed real maturity – a response which may have helped save a young teenager’s life.
