Training for Hospital

A routine medical transfer from Sark to Guernsey became an unforgettable journey when baby Harriet was born aboard the Flying Christine III. Thanks to the calm teamwork of the medical team and volunteer crew, mother and baby were safely cared for throughout the unexpected delivery.

St John Ambulance of Malaysia (SJAM) celebrated its 118th anniversary with a charity dinner in Kuala Lumpur, reaffirming its commitment to humanitarian service, emergency response and community healthcare. The milestone celebration highlighted SJAM’s ongoing efforts to bring life-saving skills, healthcare support and humanitarian assistance closer to communities across Malaysia.

St John Ambulance Ghana volunteers were recognised by the Archbishop of Canterbury, Sarah Mullally, during her visit to Accra, as she heard about their commitment to serving communities and making a difference in people’s lives.

Jessa Gardner shares her journey from a young Hato Hone St John cadet in New Zealand to SJI’s Head of People and Strategy, reflecting on the experiences that have shaped her leadership, passion for people, and commitment to #OneStJohn.

Two young members of St John Ambulance Cymru’s Badgers programme showed the value of learning first aid from an early age when they used their skills to help their grandad after a fall at home.

Guernsey’s ambulance service has welcomed an American emergency medicine student as part of an international study exploring how communities adapt emergency care to their unique environments. Kenzie Bay’s visit to Guernsey and Alderney highlighted how the islands’ approach to prehospital care, particularly for an ageing population, could offer valuable lessons for ambulance services around the world.

Hong Kong St. John Ambulance has announced new senior appointments within its Council and Priory, including the appointment of a new Chairman and Prior, effective 24 June 2026.

In this Q&A, Rob Millington OStJ, Head of Chancery at St John International and the Priory of England and the Islands, shares insights into his role, the work of the Chancery, and his long-standing connection to St John.