More free CPR training thanks to Parish Council funding

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Further to the CPR courses held in Handforth earlier in the year, a local mum has secured funding from Handforth Parish Council for three further courses. 

Jean Billsdon who organised three highly successful training sessions earlier in the year is continuing her quest to help train as many local people as possible in a first aid technique which could help save people's lives.

Jean, who is married to Peter and has lived in Handforth for over 50 years, was inspired to organise CPR training courses after watching a TV programme about heart attacks. She was surprised to learn that someone in the UK has a heart attack every two minutes and that less than 1 in 10 people survive a heart attack at home because most people do not feel confident to administer CPR.

Jean said "A BHF commissioned survey, which quizzed 2,072 adults, found 46% of people would be deterred by the fear of causing more harm than good, 40% of people lack the knowledge and skills to act and 57% said they would look for someone else to take the lead if they were to witness a medical emergency. So this got me thinking."

Initially Jean organised three training sessions with St Johns Ambulance for different age groups, from teenagers to pensioners which were held in February, March and April.

She has now secured funding from Handforth Parish Council to enable her to arrange three sessions to take place on 3rd October, 7th November and 5th December. They will all be held at the community room, Wilmslow View, Henbury Road, Handforth and start at 11am.

All sessions are open to any Handforth residents over the age of 12 and are free of charge. To register for a session, please email [email protected].

Councillor Kerry Sullivan says "It is great to be part of a Parish Council when I hear about intitatives like this one. I find it very comforting to know so many residents are taking part in this training and could potentially save a life. Jeans hard work and dedication to the CPR courses is fantastic and I'm glad we were able to support such a great venture."

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