Lessons in how to save a life

HEARTSTART Discovery is running free two-hour training sessions in emergency life support f or members of the public across Tayside throughout March.

The classes are running in Blairgowrie on March 7, Per th on March 17, Montrose on March 19, Dundee on March 21, Montrose on March 23 and Arbroath on March 30.

There are also places left in the class in Carnoustie on Tuesday, which will run from 7pm-9pm.

No medical knowledge is required for the classes and being able to perform these emergency actions gives a casualty the best possible chance of survival until emergency services arrive.

The sessions cover CPR as well as administering care in other emergency situations.

For further details on locations and dates, contact Heartstart Discovery coordinator Helen Brady via email at helenjbrady@nhs.net, call 01382 740400 or visit facebook.com/ HeartstartDiscovery.

Helen said: “Emergency life support skills really do save lives so please consider registering for a session today.

“A Heartstart session could prove to be one of the most important training sessions you have ever undertaken in your life, come along — you can make a difference.”

Training sessions can also be arranged on request for groups, organisations and clubs.