Kate Rutsch, Author at Isle of Wight News from OnTheWight

11, May 2018·1 min read

Charity fundraiser raises vital cash for St John

Around £6,000 was raised at this charity event with going cash going to Isle of Wight's the Order of St John, supporting recruitment and training needs of local St John Ambulance volunteers, as well as replacing the charity’s defibrillators.

26, October 2017·2 min read

Don’t end your firework celebrations in hospital

Around 1,000 people will visit A&E for treatment of a firework-related injury around 5 November. Don't end your celebrations in hospital.

6, October 2017·1 min read

Missed out on a Marathon place? Run for St John Ambulance

If you missed out on a place for next year's London Marathon, why not run for St John Ambulance?

11, September 2017·1 min read

Isle of Wight children set to learn life saving skills in nation’s biggest first aid lesson

Primary schools across the Isle of Wight are being encouraged to get involved in St John Ambulance's Big First Aid Lesson 2017.

25, October 2016·2 min read

Remember, remember first aid in November

St John Ambulance issues simple first aid advice as the Isle of Wight prepares for Bonfire Night celebrations

14, September 2016·2 min read

Learn life saving skills with St John Ambulance for free

Learn life saving skills for free with St John Ambulance as part of the first aid charity’s annual ‘Save a Life September’ first aid drive.

18, July 2016·3 min read

St John Ambulance offers heatwave first aid advice

Lots of great practical advice from St John Ambulance if you find yourself or someone you know displaying the symptoms of heatstroke, sunstroke, sunburn, dehydration or cramps.

20, January 2016·2 min read

Baby CPR for parents campaign launched

Only a third of South East parents would know what to do if their baby stopped breathing, despite it being their biggest fear. St John Ambulance launches nursery rhyme-themed campaign – with a memorable musical twist - to teach baby CPR to parents.

6, August 2015·1 min read

Learn to save a life on the Isle of Wight this year

If you over the age of 12, you can take part in the Essential First Aid for All Ages course being run by St John Ambulance. It could result in you saving someone's life.

24, July 2015·1 min read

Share your first aid stories with St John Ambulance: It could help save lives

St John Ambulance that real-life examples of people saving lives inspire more people to learn first aid. If you have a story to tell, do share it with them. It might help save another person's life.

20, May 2015·2 min read

Find out what it means to be a volunteer with St John Ambulance

Behind the scenes insight into volunteering with the nation’s leading first aid charity.

23, January 2015·2 min read

Nominate your ‘St John Ambulance Everyday Hero’

St John Ambulance searches for life savers for its inspiring Everyday Heroes awards.

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