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Rotherham St John Ambulance Badgers training day at AESSEAL New York Stadium

Rotherham St John Ambulance has a long-standing relationship with Rotherham United and appreciate the use of their facilities to practice first aid skills and challenges they may come across when providing emergency first aid cover there.

Rotherham Badgers meet Miller Bear

Sue Farmer, Badger Leader said: "Six Badgers from Rotherham Unit were taken to the Stadium where they were shown the medical room and the equipment used at the stadium for first aid purposes. They enjoyed being shown inside an ambulance by YAS and loved meeting Miller bear. The long-awaited excitement of watching the match soon came and the Badgers were very enthusiastic, shouting for Rotherham. It was a very enjoyable time for the Badgers, and they are so looking forward to hopefully being able to attend again."

Adult volunteers from the Sheffield and Rotherham Network also held a training event. Learning how to transport a casualty from the top of the stadium using stretchers and carry chairs and engaging in more complex scenarios led by our HCPs (Health Care Professionals) which provided a valuable training experience.

The Sheffield and Rotherham Units have urgent vacancies for people who wish to enrol as Youth Leaders and community first aiders.

Rotherham Badgers explore the inside the ambulance
Rotherham Badgers explore the inside the ambulance Credit: Hazel Thompson

Details and the opportunity to apply online can be found at: sja.org.uk/get-involved/volunteer-opportunities/volunteer-opportunity-search/opportunity-detail/272782

For further information about our charity, to volunteer with us and to find a large resource of free first aid advice and videos, please visit: sja.org.uk.

Reece Jepson showing the Badgers the medical room
Reece Jepson showing the Badgers the medical room Credit: Hazel Thompson

St John Ambulance volunteers practicing their skills
St John Ambulance volunteers practicing their skills Credit: Hazel Thompson
First aiders practice moving and handling
First aiders practice moving and handling Credit: Hazel Thompson
First aiders Discussing the training event
First aiders Discussing the training event Credit: Hazel Thompson