St John Ambulance launches Lifesavers at Work Awards

St John Ambulance has launched the Lifesavers at Work Awards, a nationwide programme to recognise workers who have used first aid skills to save or help someone during a medical emergency at work. 

Nominations are open to both companies and employees.

Research found that 29% of UK workers have needed first aid at work, while 45% have seen a colleague face a medical emergency. 

Most workers did not feel confident to act, and only 40% who witnessed an emergency administered first aid themselves. 

Lisa Sharman, head of education at St John Ambulance, said: “Medical emergencies can happen anywhere, including in the workplace, and when they do, it’s often the people closest by who make the greatest difference. 

“Yet our research shows that many people still don’t feel confident enough to step in and help. 

“These awards celebrate the everyday people who found the courage to act when it mattered most.”

Sharman added: “By recognising their stories, we hope to inspire more people to gain the confidence and practical first aid skills that could one day save the life of a colleague, a loved one or even a stranger.