A LIFE-SAVING workshop was held in Redditch this week in a bid to teach residents how to perform basic CPR.
As part of European “Restart a Heart” Day , the campaign aiming to take the fear out of CPR and encouraging people of all ages to give it a try was held in the old Bank Shop in the shopping centre from 12noon until 5pm on Tuesday (October 18)
Mayor of Redditch, Joe Baker, who attended the event, said: “I was pleased to support this event as it is vital in those first few minutes to know what to do when someone’s heart stops.
“This life saving technique are vital in those minutes before the emergency services arrive.
“Congratulations to the Underwoods for championing this along with the Ambulance Service.”
Children and adults were invited to come and get some expert tips from West Midlands general manager Michelle Brotherton and area manager Nicolas Montondon.
The techniques include a few simple steps to remember:
C – call for help and an ambulance.
P – press 30 compressions on the chest of the patient, following the training guidelines.
R- rescue breaths. Two breaths in between cycles of 30 chest compression can help save someone’s life.
Rob Underwood, founder of the Charlotte and Craig Saving Hearts Foundation, who supported the event and helped run the sessions, added: “I cannot stress how important it is for people to come down here today.
“It takes just a few minutes to learn the skills that could one day save the life of a loved one.”
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4th Jun, 2026
