Notices

Free first aid training (including CPR and defibrillator demo)

Yorkshire Ambulance Service have agreed to host a free first aid training session for Escrick residents:

Sunday 3rd February, 1.30pm - 4pm,  at Escrick Village Hall.

As we have a limited number of places, registration is required - please email chair@escrick.org to reserve your place(s).

The course covers the following topics:

  • How to recognise a suspected heart attack.

  • How, when and why to perform Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).

  • A demonstration with an automated external defibrillator (AED) training machine.

  • How to perform hands-only (chest compressions) CPR.

  • How, when and why to place an unconscious breathing person into the recovery position.

  • How to recognise and deal with a choking situation.

  • How to deal with a suspected stroke (FAST).

  • How to deal with life-threatening or serious bleeding.