Real stories

These real-life stories showcase how the first aiders' skills and confidence enabled them to save lives. Their personal stories highlight the power of knowledge and confidence in emergency situations.

Katie’s first aid story

Find out how Katie helped her partner who was unresponsive and not breathing.

Margaret’s first aid story

Find out how Margaret helped an older person at the scene of a serious car accident.

Amy's first aid story

Find out how Amy helped a colleague who had a stroke while at work.

Mark’s first aid story:

Find out how Mark helped a colleague who was having a seizure.

Ben's first aid story:

Find out how Ben helped save a life when his colleague, who was working as a gardener outside, had become unwell and was unresponsive and not breathing.

Tims first aid story:

Find out how after attending a British Red Cross first aid training course, Tim realised he was having a heart attack and recognised the symptoms in himself.

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