255 grammar school students trained in CPR and defibrillator use

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Two hundred fifty-five Year 9 students at Prince Henry's Grammar School in Otley received CPR and defibrillator training from Yorkshire Ambulance Service on 16 October. The event was part of Restart a Heart Day, a national campaign led by the Resuscitation Council UK and regional emergency services aimed at improving survival rates from cardiac arrest.

Medical professionals from Yorkshire Ambulance Service delivered practical workshops teaching students how to recognise the signs of cardiac arrest, perform chest compressions and use an automated external defibrillator (AED) safely. Among the paramedics was Chris Kenworthy, a former student of the school who returned to teach his former classrooms.

Kenworthy said the day was 'a very proud moment' and that seeing so many young people engage seriously with CPR training highlighted the initiative's impact. He emphasised that cardiac arrests can happen anywhere and at any time, and that giving students confidence to intervene during the vital first minutes would save lives. Headteacher Sally Bishop praised the Year 9 students for their maturity and enthusiasm throughout the day.

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255 grammar school students trained to save lives through CPR campaignMore than 250 Year 9 students at Prince Henry’s Grammar School, Otley, learned CPR and AED use from Yorkshire Ambulance Service for Restart a Heart Day.Telegraph & Argus · 21 Oct, 14:01
255 grammar school students trained to save lives through CPR campaignMore than 250 Year 9 students at Prince Henry’s Grammar School, Otley, learned CPR and AED use from Yorkshire Ambulance Service for Restart a Heart Day.Wharfedale Observer · 21 Oct, 13:49

In this story: Prince Henry's Grammar School · Yorkshire Ambulance Service · Otley · Resuscitation Council UK · Chris Kenworthy · Sally Bishop

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