Only one in 20 people would know what to do in a first aid emergency, but up to 59 per cent of deaths from injury could have been prevented if first aid was given before the emergency medical services arrived.

Looking out for one another is what our communities do best. Learning life-saving skills is human kind. Spare a minute today to learn and share one simple first aid skill, and you too could save someone’s life.

Why first aid matters

Only 16 per cent of people in the UK have the confidence and knowledge to help save someone’s life, and 8 in 10 adults wouldn’t know what to do if you or a loved one collapsed, were unresponsive and not breathing.

For a range of first aid guides along with helpful videos, check out the articles on the right.