St. Andrew's Ambulance Association
National Headquarters, St. Andrew's House, 48 Milton Street, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, G4 0HR [ Map ]
Tel: 0141 332 4031 | Fax: 0141 332 6582 | Email: Click here | Web: http://www.firstaid.org.uk
We are Scotland’s leading First Aid charity and principal provider of First Aid training, services and supplies. As well as offering HSE Approved First Aid at Work courses, we provide training in local communities throughout Scotland, and our highly skilled First Aiders help to ensure the safety of the public at local and national events - everything from gala days and village fêtes to international sporting fixtures and major music festivals.
St. Andrew’s Ambulance Association was established in Glasgow in 1881 by a number of Doctors and businessmen who were concerned with the increase in the number of people being injured in road traffic accidents and also the increasing numbers of injuries being sustained in the rapidly expanding industrial city.
St. Andrew’s Ambulance Association provides first aid training, services and supplies throughout Scotland. Every year, the Association teaches over 20,000 people vital life-saving skills. Approximately 1500 voluntary members of the St. Andrew’s Ambulance Corps give their own time to help others and ensure the safety of the public at events throughout Scotland. The Association also provides interesting and exciting activities for young people. Children aged between 6 and 10 years old can join the Badgers and young people from the age of 11 to 15 years old can join the Cadets.
The Association does not receive any government funding and relies heavily on donations from the public. It costs £4,200.00 each day to run St. Andrew’s Ambulance Association. If you would like to make a donation, please contact National Headquarters by telephoning 0141 332 4031, by fax 0141 332 6356, or by email: firstaid@staaa.org.uk.
TRAINING INFORMATION
St. Andrew’s Ambulance Association provides first aid training to both members of the public and industry. First aid classes take place in National Headquarters in Glasgow and Association offices throughout the country. All ‘First Aid at Work’ courses are approved by the Health and Safety Executive. HSE Approved ‘First Aid at Work’ courses are available as either 4-day release or 5-day block sessions.
HSE Approved ‘First Aid at Work’ re-qualification courses are available one day a week over 2 weeks or a 2-day block. ‘Emergency Aid for Appointed Person’ courses take place over one day as does ‘Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)’ courses.
Other courses including ‘Anaphylaxis Awareness’ are also available. The Association can also arrange for a fully qualified Trainer to deliver any of these courses on client premises. For more information on any of these courses, or to enquire about tailor-made first aid courses, please contact the National Headquarters Training Department by telephoning 0141 332 4031, by fax 0141 332 6356, or by email: firstaid@staaa.org.uk.
VOLUNTARY MEMBERS OF THE ASSOCIATION
In an emergency situation basic first aid skills may save lives. Currently, nearly 1500 voluntary members of St. Andrew’s Ambulance Corps provide essential first aid services in communities across Scotland. These men and women are highly skilled individuals who give their own time to help make Scotland a safer place to live in.
Corps Members are available to go on duty at all sorts of events ranging from gala days and village fêtes to international sporting events and major music festivals.
Our highly trained first aiders are on hand to deal with any accident or emergency that may occur. By volunteering with St. Andrew’s Ambulance Corps, new skills and opportunities are made available to you. Full training is given to enable you to perform as a qualified first aider.
If you are interested in becoming a St. Andrew’s Ambulance Corps Volunteer or wish our volunteers to attend an event that you are organising please contact the Corps Support Department at National Headquarters for more information. This department can be contacted by telephoning 0141 332 4031, by fax 0141 332 6582 or by email: firstaid@staaa.org.uk.
FIRST AID SUPPLIES
St. Andrew’s Ambulance Association also provides a first aid Supplies section, which is open to all first aid class members, Association volunteers, businesses and the general public. The Supplies Section is located within National Headquarters.
A comprehensive range of first aid equipment is available to purchase, from wipes and first aid kits to resuscitation equipment and training aids. To place an order or to request a catalogue please contact the Supplies Officer by telephone on 0141 332 1828, by fax on 0141 332 7435 or by email: supplies@staaa.org.uk.
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