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David Heard, a 91-year-old farmer from Murray Bridge, South Australia, holds the title of the world’s longest-serving St John volunteer, with an extraordinary 80 years of dedication to the organisation.

We are delighted to announce that the Guild of Young Freemen has selected the St John of Jerusalem Eye Hospital Group (SJEHG) as its first permanently supported charity.  This landmark decision, approved unanimously at the Guild’s Michaelmas Court meeting, secures their support for the next 12 years, extending through to the Guild’s 60th anniversary in 2036.

St John Ambulance Kenya has an existing training department in Nairobi, who offer training to the government, corporates, and members of the public. With a rising number of private and county government ambulances and emergency departments across the country, there is a rising demand for skilled personnel to man these ambulances and emergency departments.

We continue our overview of the Mother and Baby Conference in Uganda that brought together our teams in Malawi, Zimbabwe, Zambia and Uganda.

St John Malaysia host two distinct types of programmes for Blood Donation:  

1. Annual Nationwide Blood Donation Campaign. 
2. Blood Donation Suites.  

Guernsey’s ambulance service has been named the winner of the Pride of Guernsey
‘Emergency Hero of the Year Award’.

The National St John Ambulance Service, accompanied by National Department of Health Emergency Medicine Physicians, has officially launched its Ambulance Clinical Practice Protocols as a smartphone App today, marking a significant step forward in supporting high-quality prehospital care across Papua New Guinea.

In every community, there are unsung heroes who dedicate their time, energy, and hearts to making a difference. These volunteers embody selflessness and commitment, often working tirelessly behind the scenes to support various causes. Their efforts not only uplift those in need but also inspire others to get involved.

Today, we want to take a moment to recognise one of our volunteer heroes, Richard Salter.