North Walsham church hosts life-saving training

Parishioners at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in North Walsham, along with local hall users and Christians from neighbouring churches, recently attended defibrillator training sessions at the church.

The church provided the opportunity for locals to gain vital life-saving skills through an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) training course, which gave hands-on experience and practical knowledge, demystifying the use of AEDs in emergency situations.
 
The parish ran two sessions on the same day to ensure everyone could take part, owing to high demand. The initiative was organised by parishioner Peter Brander and led by fellow parishioner John Holden, a qualified trainer and assessor with the Royal Life Saving Society and the Swimming Teachers’ Association.
 
“People are under the illusion that you have to be qualified to use a defib. This is not the case—anyone can use them,” explained John Holden. “It doesn’t matter who the training provider is. What matters is effective use in an emergency. The use of a defib can make all the difference in a life-or-death situation.”
 
Following the positive response and enthusiasm from attendees, further courses at the church hall are expected in the near future. The parish is proud to help empower the community with the confidence and knowledge to act when it matters most.
 
The photo of course attendees at Sacred Heart Church is courtesy of John Holden.
 
This article first appeared at rcdea.org.uk .

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