Heartstart sessions continue

Residents in Perth and Kinross will again have the chance to learn potentially life-saving actions for free.

Heartstart Discovery are continuing to offer their two-hour training sessions in emergency life support for members of the public in Tayside.

Organisers stressed that being able to perform emergency life support (ELS), a set of actions needed to keep someone alive until professional help arrives, gives a casualty the best possible chance of survival.

Courses are free-of-charge and no medical knowledge is required in order to undertake one.

It only takes two hours to learn the skills which may save a life and it is very likely that the person you help may be a family member or someone close to you.

Sessions cover caring for an unconscious person who is breathing, caring for an unconscious person who is not breathing and performing CPR, awareness of defibrillators, how to recognise the signs and symptoms of a heart attack and how to deal with it.

Sessions take place in Perth on Saturday, June 17 and Saturday, July 1, both from 10am-noon.

A session is also available in Pitlochry on Wednesday, June 21 from 2-4pm.

Helen Brady, Heartstart Discovery co-ordinator, said: “We are delighted to be able to offer Heartstart sessions.

“Emergency life support skills really do help to 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. Please come along as you can make a difference. You really can save a life.”

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

For further details on location - and to register - contact Helen Brady on 07864 513742 or email helen.brady@nhs.scot