St. John Ambulance in Lincoln

24/09/2026

Could they be choking?

Ask, ‘are you choking?' If they can breathe, speak, or cough, they might be able to clear their own throat.

Cough it out

Encourage them to cough and remove any obvious obstruction from their mouth.

Hit it out

If coughing fails, give five sharp back blows.

Help them to lean forwards, supporting their upper body with one hand. With the heel of your other hand, give them five sharp back blows between their shoulder blades.

After each blow, check to see if there’s anything in their mouth.

Squeeze it out

If back blows fail, give five abdominal thrusts.

Stand behind them and put your arms around their waist. Place one hand in a clenched fist between their belly button and the bottom of their chest.

With your other hand, grasp your fist and pull sharply inwards and upwards up to five times. Check their mouth again after each thrust.

⚠ If the blockage hasn’t cleared, call 999 for emergency help straight away. Repeat five back blows and five abdominal thrusts until help arrives, checking their mouth each time.

24/09/2026

24/09/2026

When bleeding is severe, it can be dramatic and distressing. Acting quickly is vital.

Learn more now: https://www.sja.org.uk/first-aid-advice/severe-bleeding/

24/09/2026

Do you know where to go if you or someone you know starts bleeding?

Learn what to do in an emergency and how to get the right help, at the right time.

01/09/2026

Activities from last weekend, where North Lincolnshire Network provided Nurse and Paramedic lead medical cover for the Ground Level Network, Awaken religious festival. A relationship which has develop over the past 30 years. During the slightly steadier times at the event our volunteers were put through their paces with real world scenarios some in very challenging environments.

29/08/2026

If you need event medical cover in and around Lincoln please contact sja.org.uk or drop me an email. [email protected]

15/08/2026

Feeling the heat in the UK or heading off on your well-deserved summer holiday somewhere hot? 🌞

If the sun is beaming, you may experience heat rash… and although pesky, more often than not, it isn’t serious and usually goes away within a few days.

Heat rash, sometimes called prickly heat, consists of small red spots or raised bumps that can cause a stinging or prickly feeling. It occurs when sweat glands are blocked due to sweating more than normal. It can appear anywhere on the body, but usually appears on the face, chest, back and thighs.

Think you have heat rash? Check out our advice on what to do 🌡️