New Street First Aid Programme for Young People Launches in the Humber

A new initiative aiming to equip young people with life-saving first aid skills has officially launched across the Humber region. The Young Responders programme, developed by national health charity St John Ambulance, is designed to teach practical, scenario-based first aid to 11 to 25-year-olds—particularly those most at risk of serious violence or harm.

The programme focuses on young people who are not in education, employment or training (NEET), care leavers, or those currently in the care system. Sessions are tailored to reflect real-life situations young people may face in their communities, offering vital skills that could help save lives.

Thanks to a joint investment of £30,969 from the Humber Violence Prevention Partnership (VPP) and the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Humberside, the programme will now be delivered more widely across the Humber area.

Free sessions are being rolled out in schools, colleges, and youth organisations in targeted locations and will cover the following key topics:

• How to respond to a catastrophic bleed
• Managing incidents involving alcohol or vape spiking
• Carrying out a primary survey and performing CPR
• Understanding the emotional and mental health impact of first aid situations and how to access support

Funding has also enabled the recruitment of a dedicated Young Responders Facilitator, who will deliver the sessions and help grow the programme’s reach. This role includes building links with schools, youth organisations, and local partners, as well as supporting volunteer recruitment via the St John Ambulance Humber and East Riding Network.

For more information about the programme in the Humber region, including how to book a session, visit the Humber VPP Young Responders project page.

To learn more about the wider Young Responders programme nationally, visit the St John Ambulance website.