Mother and Baby Programme

Tribute to Professor the Hon. Sir John Ambrose Hall, OJ, OD, KStJ, JP: A Man for All Seasons

The St John Ambulance Association of Jamaica mourns the loss of Professor the Honourable Sir John Ambrose Hall, whose 62 years of dedicated service shaped the Association’s legacy. As Vice Chairman, National Commandant, and Medical Director, Sir John’s impact on Jamaica’s healthcare and volunteer corps was profound. His commitment to the St John motto, For the Faith in the Service of Humanity, continues to inspire all who followed his example of selfless service.

Tuesday 1^st April 2025 marks two years since Ambulance and Rescue took over the running of the ambulance service in Alderney. When it was launched in 2023 the new service was the first permanent full-time, professional ambulance operation in Alderney’s history. The service was set-up as a satellite of the Guernsey organisation, operating with clinical governance, leadership and oversight from Guernsey.

The Mother and Baby Programme, launched in November 2014, has made significant strides in improving maternal and newborn health across Sub-Saharan Africa. Over the past decade, it has positively impacted the lives of thousands, providing essential care, education, and support to pregnant women, new mothers, and families. As we celebrate its 10th anniversary, we reflect on the programme’s remarkable achievements and look forward to expanding its reach for even greater impact in the years to come.

7 in 10 builders say ‘too difficult’ to talk to a depressed colleague.

St John Ambulance uses Hi Vis Stress Vest to get builders talking to each other.

St. John Ambulance of Malaysia (SJAM) has received a donation amounting RM 20,000 from Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye in support of its Community AED Project. The contribution was raised through the sale of Tan Sri Lee’s book titled Call LEE LAM THYE!

St John Ambulance Cymru Cadets can now learn more about youth empowerment thanks to a collaboration between the charity and the Children’s Commissioner for Wales.

A Paramedic Officer from Guernsey has been gaining valuable experience on a placement with specialist paramedics at the UK’s busiest ambulance service. Ross Senior spent four days shadowing a range of different clinical and leadership roles within London Ambulance Service (LAS).

Hato Hone St John (HHSJ) and Wellington Free Ambulance (WFA) are encouraging more New Zealanders to learn cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) as out-of-hospital cardiac arrests continue to rise.