Dear Sir, 

Letter to the Editor – Lib Dem Support for Lifesaver Campaign

As local elected leaders, we have shown our support for the St. John’s Ambulance Nation of Lifesavers campaign.

First aid is an invaluable skill for every child to learn. It gives young people the confidence to do the right thing when it really matters. And with it, they can represent the difference between life and death.

In countries, such as Norway and the United States of America, where first aid is a compulsory part of the national curriculum the medical intervention by young people at home and in the community has saved many lives.

That is why in February we brought a motion to full Council calling on the UK Government to make first aid a part of the national curriculum and for defibrillators to be installed in all Oldham schools.

And that is why we are supporting the St John campaign to create millions more first aiders – a new generation to save lives.

You can show your support too by signing the petition at the https://thepromise.sja.org.uk/

Yours sincerely

Councillor Howard Sykes

Councillor Rod Blyth

Councillor Chris Gloster

Councillor Garth Harknes

Councillor Derek Heffernan

Councillor John McCann

Councillor Dave Murphy

Councillor Val Sedgwick

Councillor Julia Turner

Councillor Diane Williamson