When an emergency happens, it's often the people already on the scene who make the biggest difference. Everyone can learn the practical skills needed to save a life.
If somebody in your home or workplace goes into cardiac arrest, chokes, or bleeds severely, quick and confident first aid action really matters. It can give them the best chance of survival, long before emergency services arrive.
That's why, every September, our volunteers run free demonstrations across the country, teaching you how to:
Perform CPR
Respond to choking
Treat severe bleeding
These skills are quick to learn, but they give you the power to act if the worst happens to someone you love.
By learning the right way to respond to an emergency, you can make everyone around you safer. If you can encourage your friends and family to do the same, even more lives will be saved.
In September 2025, over 400,000 people came along to a demonstration, checked out our social posts, or looked at our online advice.
In 2026, we aim to bring these essential skills to even more people. With your help, and the incredible efforts of our volunteers, we’re hoping to teach over 500,000 people how to save a life. Look out for details of our upcoming demonstrations in your area.
Add a reminder to your calendar and make this September the month you learn or refresh those life-saving first aid skills.
Remember, you can read our online advice and watch our videos to build your first aid knowledge anywhere, any time.
