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  • St John announces new Group Chief Executive and Chief Ambulance Officer

    23 April 2026

    St John in Guernsey has appointed Heather as Group Chief Executive Officer, taking overall responsibility for leadership, strategy and external affairs across both the ambulance service and the charity. John Atkins has been named Chief Ambulance Officer, with responsibility for frontline services, while Aimee Lihou becomes Chief Operating Officer.

    The leadership changes follow the resignation of former CEO Mark Mapp after seven years. The new structure aims to strengthen strategic alignment, improve efficiency and support a sustainable model of care for the islands.

  • Building a network of skilled trainers to deliver lifesaving skills across the EMEA region

    11 April 2026

    St John Ambulance Kenya hosted the EMEA Master Trainer Programme in Nairobi, uniting delegates from across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa to strengthen first aid training. The programme developed trainers’ technical skills, teaching methods, and learner-centred approaches, enabling them to deliver consistent, high-quality lifesaving education in their communities.

  • From Community to Global Commitments: Reflections from Kenya and IMNHC 2026

    9 April 2026

    Sylvia Chopamba, Programme Manager, reflects on her trip to Kenya for IMNHC 2026, highlighting both the real impact of community-led maternal and newborn programmes and the urgency of global challenges. Field visits showed clear progress, including increased antenatal care and improved early detection, while the conference emphasised slow progress towards global targets and the need to scale proven solutions. The key takeaway is that effective, community-driven approaches already work and must now be expanded through stronger partnerships, accountability, and action at scale.

  • World Health Day 2026: Together for Health, Stand with Science

    7 April 2026

    Each year on 7 April, the world celebrates World Health Day, a moment to reflect on global health challenges and the role of science in improving well-being. At St John, we see this day as an opportunity to reaffirm our commitment to quality care, community service, and the application of scientific knowledge across all our programmes, including First Aid training and emergency response.

  • Easter Prayer from Prelate Sir David Moxon KNZM GCStJ

    5 April 2026

    As we celebrate Easter, this prayer reminds us of the new life and hope revealed in Jesus. It encourages us to carry his compassion into the world and to serve others with renewed strength and purpose.

  • Four islanders from Guernsey invested into the Order of St John

    2 April 2026

    Four people from Guernsey have been honoured for their exceptional dedication and service to the community. They were formally invested into the Order of St John at a ceremony held at St John’s Gate in London, recognising their contributions to ambulance services, first aid, and volunteer work across the island.

  • Connecting with the St John Family

    2 April 2026

    Louise Cripps, Head of Development Programmes, shares her experiences visiting St John Canada and St John Wales, attending leadership meetings, and connecting with colleagues across the global St John family to see their work firsthand.

  • Leading with Purpose: Hannah Richards on Communication and Global Impact

    25 March 2026

    From a career in international charity communications to helping guide global decision-making at St John, Hannah Richards, Independent Member of TEC, shares her journey, insights, and thoughts on the power of connecting people through storytelling.