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Why people are less likely to give CPR to women who collapse

Worries over touching women’s chests leads to anxiety around giving compressions, study says

The Independent UK

UK women who suffer cardiac arrest in public less likely to get CPR, study finds

St John Ambulance research cites public concern about touching female breasts when giving chest compressions

The Guardian - UK

'I've never forgotten it': the incident that led Martin to St John Ambulance

New boss had a formative experience with the organisation as a teen.

The Canberra Times

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Paramedic banned over 'Netflix and chill' misconduct

After the Bathurst 1000 car race paramedic Craig Davies inappropriately touched a teenager while they watched a Netflix show together, a tribunal has found.

AAP

‘Your worst night out … but it never ends’: how the Pitch music festival descended into chaos and confusion

Festival staff claim medical facilities were overstretched and question why the event went ahead in soaring temperatures

The Guardian - AU

NightCrew extends to New Year's Eve revels

Normal CBR NightCrew service runs for fourth day to Sunday.

The Canberra Times

Boy, 16, who saved neighbour’s life with CPR is honoured by Princess Royal

Joshua Youngs was just 15 when he saved his neighbour’s life with CPR.

The Independent UK

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NightCrew program to continue after St John Ambulance picked in tender

The service supports people spending a night on the town.

The Canberra Times

Hire and higher: fees put city venues out of reach for local performers

Increased expenses at council venues - and a lack of alternative options - is a growing headache, say organisers of artistic events

Newcastle Herald

Everything you need to know about using a defibrillator

As every state school gets one, here’s what you need to know about the lifesaving device. By Imy Brighty-Potts.

The Independent UK

Wales Airshow 2023 in Swansea: The Red Arrows, timings, parking, road closures and everything else you need to know

Tens of thousands of people are expected to watch the air show displays from Swansea Beach and the Promenade

Wales Online

'I can never repay Lillie' Teen saved dad’s life after his heart stopped beating for 35 minutes

Lillie-Mae Hulme’s father Philip suffered a heart attack before going into cardiac arrest

Wales Online

Swimmer dies during the Swansea Triathlon as onlookers try to save him

Wales Ambulance Service, St John’s Ambulance, South Wales Police, the swim safety team, and members of the public all attempt to save the man

The Independent UK

Man, 61, dies while taking part in Swansea triathlon

A 61-year-old man died while taking part in a triathlon in Swansea, South Wales Police have said.

Evening Standard

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The Guardian - UK

Contestant dies during Swansea triathlon

Man pronounced dead during 750m swim stage of ‘sprint’ event

Daily Mirror

Athlete dies during swim section of Swansea triathlon in front of horrified witnesses

The University of Wales Trinity Saint David Swansea Triathlon is one of the leading one-day, sprint distance triathlons in the country - the athlete died during the 750 metre swim

Nottingham Post

Meet the charity running boat trips on the River Trent for disadvantaged groups

The organisation specialises in providing trips for care home, special needs, community and educational groups

The Independent UK

Volunteer told he would not walk earns gold Duke of Edinburgh Award

Tom Tanner said he wanted to prove to others that having a disability does not mean you cannot do things.

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St John Ambulance investigating communication 'challenge' in transporting critical patient

St John Ambulance has launched an immediate investigation into an incident which delayed the transfer of a critically injured patient from Meekatharra to Perth.

ABC News

Nurses union, St John condemn 'abhorrent' assaults on Kalgoorlie health workers

After separate court cases this week, health officials say their staff are not "punching bags" for a public they are "devoting themselves to care for".

The Independent UK

Volunteer at 1953 coronation says King has a hard act to follow

Derek Williams, who is now 89, was 18 when he represented the St John Ambulance Service.

The Canberra Times

CBR NightCrew tender opens but previous experience not considered

The tender opened following a plea for the program's future.

ABC News

Ravensthorpe doctor believes 'rural generalist hub' could help improve remote health care, avoid burnout

Michael Livingston believes city-based decision-makers are failing remote GPs, leading to unsustainable practices and shortages across the country. But he believes he has a solution — a model he calls the "rural generalist hub".

Evening Standard

Man who collapsed during ‘nightmare’ London Marathon set to return

A man who collapsed near the 25-mile mark at the 2021 London Marathon is set to return in 2023 to raise money for St John Ambulance, whose quick actions he credits with preventing “more lasting damage”.

The Independent UK

Man whose London Marathon dream became ‘nightmare’ after collapse set to return

David Blackmore is preparing to return to run the race for St John Ambulance, whose volunteers he credits with preventing more ‘lasting damage’.

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