Acorn Village, Roche Products and 3 Trees Community Support Ltd shortlisted in healthcare category

Three companies in the healthcare industry have been shortlisted for the coveted Workplace of the Year Award at the inaugural St John Ambulance First Aid Awards. They’ll find out if they’ve been successful at a glittering awards event in London on Wednesday 30 November, hosted by BBC newsreader Sophie Raworth, who has herself benefitted from first aid. It is set to be an inspirational occasion, showcasing first aid success stories across the UK.

The awards were launched in July to celebrate individuals, businesses and communities that are leading the way in first aid. Trophies will go to those who champion first aid – in the workplace or in public - and heroes who have been the difference between a life lost and a life saved. Companies shortlisted include:

Acorn Village

Roche Products

3 Trees Community Support Ltd

Why the awards are needed

Each year up to 150,000* people die in situations where first aid could have given them the chance to live.
St John Ambulance wants to put an end to these needless deaths and encourage everyone to have the skills to save a life. With the healthcare industry accounting for 15% of reported injuries to employees in 2009/10**, these awards aim to raise awareness of the importance of first aid and celebrate organisations with exemplary first aid standards in their workplaces, and those who have put their knowledge to use.

Sue Killen, CEO of St John Ambulance, said: ‘These organisations are the reason we set up the St John Ambulance First Aid Awards. We were searching for companies that had gone the extra mile or achieved something special through first aid. Their application showed they took first aid provision extremely seriously and I look forward to meeting them on the evening and toasting their commitment.’

Full details on the awards can be found at www.sja.org.uk/firstaidawards