Serving communities
Every day, St John Scotland volunteers help build safer, stronger and more resilient communities across Scotland. Whether providing CPR training, increasing access to Public Access Defibrillators, transporting patients to hospitals or supplying kits for Community First Responders, we're there when it matters most.
Saving lives together
From CPR training and Public Access Defibrillators to patient transport, we're helping build safer communities across Scotland. Find out more about our key services below:
Public Access Defibrillators
Every week in Scotland, around 70 people suffer a cardiac arrest. St John Scotland works with communities to increase access to Public Access Defibrillators (PADs) and improve survival rates. Through our Community Defibrillator Scheme, we support community groups, charities, businesses and individuals to install lifesaving defibrillators in locations where they're needed most, alongside free CPR and defibrillator training for local people.
CPR training
When someone has a cardiac arrest, every second counts. Starting CPR immediately can dramatically improve a person's chance of survival. That's why our volunteers deliver free CPR and defibrillator awareness sessions to community groups across Scotland, giving people the skills and confidence to step in and help during an emergency.
Patient transport
Thousands of patients across Scotland rely on regular hospital treatment. Our volunteer-led Patient Transport service provides free, comfortable and reliable transport for eligible oncology and renal patients, helping them attend essential appointments. Working alongside the NHS and Scottish Ambulance Service, our volunteers offer more than just a journey – they provide reassurance, support and a friendly face when it's needed most.
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Your support will help us
save lives
across Scotland
