09/10/2026
Thank you to the West Wiltshire Business Expo for inviting St John Ambulance to such a worthwhile and enjoyable event.
It was a fantastic opportunity to meet and engage with a wide range of local, regional and national businesses, discuss their needs, and share how St John Ambulance can support organisations through high-quality first aid training, event medical cover and community engagement.
Throughout the day, we were proud to reinforce why St John Ambulance should be the first choice for first aid training and provision.
When people choose a St John Ambulance course, they are doing far more than simply meeting a workplace requirement or learning a practical skill. They are learning potentially life-saving techniques from one of the UK's most trusted first aid organisations, whilst simultaneously supporting a wider charitable mission that benefits communities across the country.
Every course helps to support our youth programmes, including Badgers for younger children and Cadets for young people aged 10 to 17. Through these programmes, young people gain first aid knowledge alongside confidence, teamwork, leadership skills, citizenship and a strong sense of community responsibility. They learn not only how to help others in an emergency, but also how to become active and positive contributors to society.
This matters because first aid is about creating safer, stronger and more resilient communities. Every Badger who learns how to seek help in an emergency, every Cadet who develops the confidence to provide assistance, and every adult who gains first aid skills through our training courses becomes part of a growing network of people prepared to step forward when someone needs help most.
Choosing St John Ambulance delivers a lasting impact:
âś… You gain valuable, practical and potentially life-saving skills.
âś… Young people are given opportunities to learn, develop and serve their communities.
âś… Local communities become safer, stronger and more resilient.
Many organisations provide first aid training. St John Ambulance offers something more. By choosing us, you are helping to invest in the next generation of volunteers, community leaders and first aiders. The skills learned today could save a life tomorrow, while the support generated helps ensure that young people across our communities are equipped to make a positive difference for years to come.
Thank you again to the organisers, exhibitors and everyone who took the time to speak with us. We look forward to building on the connections made and continuing our mission of helping people prepare for, respond to and recover from emergencies.
(It was also a great opportunity to thank some of our local Mayors/Towns, MPs and of course our wonderful Lord Lieutenant for their continued support…..).
