True stories and blogs
Since training with us, these first aiders have all put their skills into practice and helped someone in an emergency situation. Their stories are a reminder of the importance of learning first aid.
We'd love to hear from you if you've got a first aid story you'd like to share to help us raise awareness. Simply email us at safehands@redcross.org.uk and we'll be in touch.

Gemma's story
"My family are so grateful to me and I'm so grateful to the British Red Cross"

Chris's story
"Very few people get to say they saved someone’s life"

Karen's story
My husband owes his life to what I was taught by the Red Cross

Barry's story
"Everyone can benefit from learning first aid" Barry helped a woman who was having a seizure during a shopping trip.

Sue and Alan's story
"This certainly demonstrates just how important first aid skills are" Sue was choking in a restaurant when Alan ran over to help.

Nicola's story
"Everybody should learn first aid" Nicola saved an older man who fell on the street during her work lunch break.

Paul's story
"I used my first aid skills to help my friend who was choking" Paul saved someone who was choking at his golf society's Christmas dinner.

Rosie's story
"When my colleague had a heart attack, I knew exactly what to do" Rosie helped a colleague who had a heart attack at work.

Robbie's story
"I used first aid to help save my friend’s life" Robbie helped his friend Terry, who collapsed on the oil rig where they both work.