Residents will have the chance to learn CPR, take a closer look at North West ambulances and find out about working in the ambulance service at a free event in Penrith this month.
North West Ambulance Service is holding an Ambulance Awareness Day at Penrith Conference Centre, Winters Park, on Thursday 26 November, from 11am to 1pm.
Young people, schools, colleges and members of the community are invited to attend, whether they are considering a career in the service or simply want to know more about the people who respond when someone calls for help.
The event will include emergency ambulance vehicle displays, live CPR and first aid demonstrations, giving visitors the opportunity to learn skills that could help save a life.
Anyone interested in joining the service can find out about career routes, apprenticeships and volunteering opportunities, with information also available about how the ambulance service works.
There will be self-help and wellbeing information, ambulance-themed giveaways and free lunch and refreshments.
The venue Penrith Conference Centre, Winters Park on Carleton Avenue, Penrith, CA11 8RQ. To reserve a free place, email talk.tous@nwas.nhs.uk or call 07812 305630.
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