St John Ambulance Derbyshire Central

25/09/2026

13/09/2026

❤️ WOULD YOU KNOW WHAT TO DO IF IT HAPPENED RIGHT IN FRONT OF YOU?

Emergencies don't give you time to Google what to do.

That's why learning CPR and getting familiar with AEDs matters.

Knowing where to put your hands and how to switch on an AED are simple pieces of knowledge that can give you the confidence to act.

Don't wait for an emergency to be your first practice.

Get trained. Get confident. Be ready.

Book your FREE First Aid Awareness session now!

Request a free first aid session for your organisation or school. Learn lifesaving first aid skills like CPR and treating severe bleeding and what to do in an emergency.

13/09/2026

🧠 MYTH: “I'M NOT TRAINED, SO I CAN'T HELP.”

You don't have to be a medical professional to take action in an emergency.

CPR guidance is straightforward, and an AED is designed to give you step-by-step instructions.

The worst thing you can do is assume someone else will act.

Learn the basics. Have the confidence to step forward.

12/09/2026

❤️⚡ CPR + AED: WOULD YOU KNOW WHAT TO DO?

In a cardiac arrest, knowing CPR and how to use an AED can help you take action while waiting for emergency help.

Think CPR + AED + emergency services.

The AED will give you instructions — your job is to switch it on and follow the prompts.

The most important thing? Don't stand by. Act.

11/09/2026

⚡ HOW DO YOU SWITCH ON AN AED?

An AED can look intimidating — but it's designed to guide you through the process.

👉 Switch it on.
👉 Listen to the voice prompts.
👉 Follow the instructions.
👉 Attach the pads to the person's bare chest as shown.

Some AEDs switch on automatically when you open the lid.

You don't need to be an expert. Switch it on, follow the prompts and let the AED guide you.

10/09/2026

Save a Life September

❤️ WHERE DO YOUR HANDS GO FOR CPR?

If someone is unresponsive and not breathing normally, knowing where to place your hands could help save their life.

👉 Place the heel of one hand in the centre of the chest, then place your other hand on top.

Keep your arms straight and push hard and fast — aiming for around 100–120 chest compressions per minute.

Don’t wait until you need to know. Learn CPR. Be ready. Save a life.

05/09/2026

💚SAVE A LIFE SEPTEMBER💚

CPR SONG CHALLENGE! 🎵❤️

Could you pick the right songs to help you perform CPR at the correct compression rate?

When someone is in cardiac arrest, every second counts — and knowing how to perform chest compressions can help save a life.

🎶 Your challenge: Which songs would you choose to keep your CPR compressions at the recommended rate of 100–120 compressions per minute?

Think you know your CPR beats? 👇
Drop your song choices in the comments!

💡 Hint: think of songs with a strong, steady beat — but make sure they fall within the right tempo range.

And remember, a song can help you keep the rhythm, but CPR training gives you the skills and confidence to respond in an emergency.

Be ready to Save a Life this September.

04/09/2026

💚SAVE A LIFE SEPTEMBER💚

Do you know where your nearest AED (defibrillator) is?

St John Ambulance recommend using https://www.thecircuit.uk/ to find your nearest AED.

What is The Circuit?
The Circuit is the national defibrillator network. It maps defibrillators across the UK. This allows ambulance services to locate the nearest registered defibrillator when a bystander calls 999 in response to an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest.

Register and maintain your defibrillator on The Circuit to ensure ambulance services can locate it in the crucial moments following a cardiac arrest

03/09/2026

Learn how to use an AED this Save A Life September!

By using an automatic external defibrillator (AED) before an ambulance arrives, you can significantly increase someone’s chance of survival.

What is an AED?
An AED, or Automated External Defibrillator, is a lightweight, easy-to-use medical device designed to help in cases of sudden cardiac arrest. It checks the heart’s rhythm and, if needed, sends a controlled electric shock to try to restart it. AEDs are built so that anyone, even without medical training, can use them in an emergency. You’ll often see them in workplaces, schools, gyms, and other public areas where quick action could save a life.

This video tells you how to use a defibrillator. Defibrillators are very safe, they tell you what to do, and you don't need specific training to use one.

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