It's #InternationalParamedicsDay, a chance to celebrate the paramedics who are #PoblStJohnPeople & support us through volunteering, training, operations & leadership A huge thanks to all paramedics for their experience, expertise & empathy! Diolch! #DiwrnodYParafeddygon #IPD2026

Tips for medicines in the heat -Keep them in a cool, dry place out of direct sunlight -Know signs of heat related illness -Take care if medicine makes you more likely to burn More MHRA:https://www.gov.uk/government/news/dont-let-this-heatwave-affect-your-medicines-three-important-tips-from-the-mhra

Here is a special #StJohnsDay message from our outgoing Priory Dean and Trustee, The Right Reverend David Morris CStJ, who was fortunate enough to be invited to preach at the annual St John Day service of Commemoration and Rededication at St Paul’s Cathedral on Saturday. Diolch David!

IMPORTANT UPDATE. Due to the Red weather warning we’re cancelling training courses this week in affected areas, to prioritise the safety & wellbeing of our delegates & trainers. We’re contacting affected clients directly. See impacted courses:https://www.sjacymru.org.uk/en/page/course-cancellations

With amber and red extreme heat warnings covering large areas of Wales and England for the next few days, here are 5 top tips for staying safe, such as keeping hydrated and avoiding the sun when its at its strongest. Please keep safe and check-in on those who may need extra help

Wishing our Commandant-in-Chief, HRH The Duchess of Gloucester a very happy 80th birthday! Penblwydd hapus!

WE'RE RECRUITING...a Lead HR Advisor. Salary: £28,637. Location: Cardiff. Closes: 21/06/26. RYDYM YN RECRIWTIO...Prif Gynghorydd AD. Cyflog: £28,637. Lleoliad: Caerdydd. Yn cau: 21/06/26 To apply/I ymgeisio: https://www.sjacymru.org.uk/en/vacancies/lead-hr-advisor

WE'RE RECRUITING: a Fundraising & Communications Officer. Salary: £28637. Location: Cardiff. Ends: 21/6 RYDYM YN RECRIWTIO: Swyddog Codi Arian a Chyfathrebu. Cyflog: £28637. Lleoliad: Caerdydd. Cau: 21/6 Apply/Ymgeisio:https://www.sjacymru.org.uk/en/vacancies/fundraising-and-communications-officer

A number of our #PoblStJohnPeople received a range of awards in recognition of their dedication and hard work at our recent Investiture at Llandaff Cathedral. Read more: https://f.mtr.cool/oyxywqsxap

WE'RE RECRUITING....a Community Fundraising Manager. Salary £33,502. Location: Cardiff or Wrexham.  RYDYM YN RECRIWTIO...Rheolwr Codi Arian Cymunedol. Cyflog £33,502. Lleoliad: Caerdydd neu Wrecsam. To apply/I ymgeisio: https://www.sjacymru.org.uk/en/vacancies/community-fundraising-manager

It’s been another busy week for our #PoblStJohnPeople, with first aid support provided at a range of events including the Big Bala Swim, Swansea Half Marathon, Wales Triathlon in Fishguard and the Cymru vs Czechia European Qualifer at the Cardiff City Stadium. Diolch pawb!

WE'RE RECRUITING IN WREXHAM: Urgent Care and Falls Assistant. £13.60 per hour. Closes: 23.59 on 14/6/26 RYDYM YN RECRIWTIO YN WRECSAM: Cynorthwyydd Gofal Brys a Chwympiadau. £13.60 yr awr. Cau: 23.59 ar 14/6/25 To apply/I ymgeisio:https://www.sjacymru.org.uk/en/vacancies/urgent-care-falls-assistant5

Did you know? In 2025 our volunteers provided first aid cover at over 1100 events from community fetes & endurance races to concerts & international sports fixtures in a range of roles including planning & logistics behind the scenes. Diolch! #VolunteersWeek #WythnosGwirfoddolwyr

Our Deputy Commissioner @RichBaxter19 has reflected on his near 25-year volunteering journey for a #VolunteersWeek edition of our podcast, sharing highlights including helping to save lives & meeting the Dalai Lama! Listen:https://linktr.ee/sjacymru#494975544 #WythnosGwirfoddolwyr

This week is #VolunteersWeek - an opportunity to say thank you to all those who give up their time to support our work across Wales. Throughout the week we'll be shining a light on just a few of our dedicated #PoblStJohnPeople and the amazing work they do! #WythnosGwirfoddolwyr

WE'RE RECRUITING...a Head of IT. Location: Cardiff. Starting Salary £50,627. 35 hours per week. RYDYM YN RECRIWTIO...Pennaeth TG. Lleoliad: Caerdydd. Cyflog Cychwynnol £50,627. 35 awr yr wythnos. To apply/I ymgeisio: https://www.sjacymru.org.uk/en/vacancies/head-of-it

We're delighted to announce that Millie-Mae Adams, dedicated medical student & former Miss Wales has officially become our newest Ambassador. Croeso! Hear more about her journey from St John Cadet in Cardiff to a career in medicine on our podcast: https://tr.ee/zJEqI6MTxP

They've done it! Our #SJACGreatWallofChinaTrek fundraisers have come to the end of their trip, having collected £36,759.08 in sponsorships so far! A huge thanks to our intrepid walkers and everyone who has supported them along the way. Diolch o galon!

Our #SJACGreatWallofChinaTrek team may be far from home but they haven't forgotten their first aid training! Our #PoblStJohnPeople used their skills to assist someone from a group travelling in the other direction along the wall who had fallen and hurt their arm. Da iawn pawb!

WE'RE RECRUITING...a Head of IT. Location: Cardiff. Starting Salary £50,627. 35 hours per week. RYDYM YN RECRIWTIO...Pennaeth TG. Lleoliad: Caerdydd. Cyflog Cychwynnol £50,627. 35 awr yr wythnos. To apply/I ymgeisio: https://www.sjacymru.org.uk/en/vacancies/head-of-it

Our intrepid group of #SJACGreatWallofChinaTrek fundraisers have been sending us some great photos & videos of their journey. Here are just a few of the experiences they've had so far! Gwych! To donate to their total: https://donate.justgiving.com/campaign/sjac-great-wall-of-china/donation-amount

As #InternationalNursesDay comes to an end, we've released a special episode of our podcast featuring Lt Col Caroline Whittaker, who recently received an MBE for services to nursing & voluntary work. Listen here: https://tr.ee/zJEqI6MTxP#NursesDay #DiwrnodRhyngwladolyNyrsys #DiwrnodyNyrsys

On #InternationalNursesDay we say thanks to all the nurses who are also #PoblStJohnPeople Diolch o galon! Their impact goes beyond providing care & support to patients as our nurses fulfil a range of other roles from Badger Leader to Chief Commissioner #DiwrnodRhyngwladolyNyrsys

As #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek starts today, we asked Safeguarding Manager how wellbeing & welfare fit into her team's work  More:https://www.sjacymru.org.uk/en/blog/post/mental-health-wellbeing-and-welfare-key-for-safeguarding-manager-who-heralds-support-received-during-formative-st-john-experiences

We've received the first photos from our #SJACGreatWallofChinaTrek fundraisers, who have started their journey at Laolongtou (Old Dragon's Head) where the east end of the iconic structure meets the sea. We'll keep you updated as they continue their walk along the wall. Da iawn!

We're delighted to announce that we won the 2026 HR in Wales Award for Talent Management, recognising the transformation of our recruitment & onboarding process, which led to 232 #PoblStJohnPeople joining us in 2025 Thanks to all those who helped us along the way. Diolch o galon!

Our intrepid group of 9 St John fundraisers have sent us these photographs from Heathrow Airport as they prepare to embark on their journey east to take on our #SJACGreatWallofChinaTrek having collected an amazing £35,850 in sponsorships. Bon voyage! More updates to come!

(1/2) The King has been graciously pleased to sanction the following Promotions in, and Admissions to, the Priory for Wales of the Order of St John with effect from 21/04/26. The Prior for Wales sends his warmest congratulations to all those being recognised today:

We hope you managed to get out and about over the Bank Holiday Weekend. Many #PoblStJohnPeople were busy providing first aid cover & demonstrating lifesaving skills at events across Wales. Thanks to all who gave up their time to be there for others #JustInCase. Diolch o galon!

LAST CHANCE TO APPLY! We're recruiting a Trustee with a clinical background - preferably a healthcare registrant, who has operated at a senior level, with knowledge of pre-hospital/event care. Closes 11.59pm on 1st May. Click here to apply: https://www.sjacymru.org.uk/en/vacancies/clinical-trustee

LAST CHANCE TO APPLY! We're recruiting a new Priory Dean, who will serve as the Priory for Wales' spiritual leader & senior ecclesiastical officer, a significant voluntary role combining chaplaincy leadership & Trustee responsibility More:https://www.sjacymru.org.uk/en/vacancies/priory-dean

(1/3) We are delighted to announce that Richard Baxter and Dafydd Howells have been appointed as our new Deputy Chief Commissioners. They will start in their new roles from Friday 1st May 2026. Congratulations both! Llongyfarchiadau!

We've launched a range of new courses to help transform the nation's wellbeing and create a ‘mentally healthy Wales'. Hear more about the importance of treating mental health with the same urgency as physical first aid on our latest podcast episode: https://tr.ee/zJEqI6MTxP

Event Responder Matthew Gooding & Paramedic Cameron Edwards were reunited with Clive Vaughan, who they saved after he suffered a cardiac arrest near Cardiff City Stadium in March. The #PoblStJohnPeople involved (not pictured) were Tace Richards, Gaz Lloyd-Ford, Mike Imperato, Adam White & Olli Shaw

WE'RE RECRUITING...a Trustee with a clinical background - preferably a healthcare registrant, who has operated at a senior level, with knowledge of pre-hospital/event care. Click here to find out more and apply: https://www.sjacymru.org.uk/en/vacancies/clinical-trustee

WE'RE RECRUITING... a new Priory Dean, who will serve as the Priory for Wales' spiritual leader & senior ecclesiastical officer This is a significant voluntary role combining spiritual oversight, chaplaincy leadership & Trustee responsibility More:https://www.sjacymru.org.uk/en/vacancies/priory-dean

WE'RE RECRUTING... a new Priory Dean, who will serve as the Priory for Wales' spiritual leader & senior ecclesiastical officer This is a significant voluntary role combining spiritual oversight, chaplaincy leadership & Trustee responsibility Apply:https://www.sjacymru.org.uk/en/vacancies/priory-dean

Pasg Hapus! Happy Easter! 🐣 Wishing you a wonderful Easter, from everyone at St John Ambulance Cymru.

As Easter approaches, many homes and workplaces will be filled with chocolate treats. Here is a reminder of what to do if you are posed with a choking emergency. Click here for further guidance: https://www.sjacymru.org.uk/en/page/choking

The clocks go forward at 2am on Sunday 29th March. This means longer days and extra daylight, perfect for getting outside, enjoying walks, getting some fresh air, and feeling more energised. Your mind might thank you for it. Lighter times are ahead! Daw eto haul ar fryn!

JOIN OUR TEAM! We're looking for volunteer County Safeguarding Leads to cover 7 areas across Wales. YMUNWCH Â'N TÎM! Rydym yn chwilio am Arweinwyr Diogelu Sirol gwirfoddol ar gyfer 7 ardal ledled Cymru. To apply/I ymgeisio:https://www.sjacymru.org.uk/en/vacancies/county-safeguarding-lead-volunteer

If you attended a Wales match at the Principality Stadium during this year's #GuinnessM6N you may have seen some of the 90+ #PoblStJohnPeople providing medical cover for fans. Thanks to all who completed planning and logistics work, as well as those involved on each matchday. Diolch o galon!

WE'RE RECRUITING: a Workplace Trainer. Salary £23,842. Location: Cardiff (covering South Wales) RYDYM YN RECRIWTIO: Hyfforddwr yn y Gweithle. Cyflog £23,842. Lleoliad: Caerdydd (yn cwmpasu De Cymru) Apply/Ymgeisio: https://www.sjacymru.org.uk/en/vacancies/workplace-trainer-south-wales

WE'RE RECRUITING a Finance Assistant. Salary £23,842. Location: Cardiff (min 1 day a week in the office) RYDYM YN RECRIWTIO Cynorthwyydd Cyllid. Cyflog £23,842. Lleoliad: Caerdydd (o leiaf 1 diwrnod yr wythnos yn y swyddfa) Apply/I ymgeisio: https://www.sjacymru.org.uk/en/vacancies/finance-assistant

We are extremely grateful to the Radyr and Morganstown Association @rmhub which recently presented a cheque for £6,000 to members of our Radyr Division This amazing total was raised at a range of community events with @sjacymru named the RMA's Charity of the Year in 2025. Diolch!

JOIN OUR TEAM! We're inviting applications from GMC-registered medical professionals for the role of Chief Medical Officer, a senior position responsible for the highest standards of clinical governance, policy & safety Apply:https://www.sjacymru.org.uk/en/vacancies/chief-medical-officer-volunteer

The #PoblStJohnPeople from our Logistics Team recently came together from across Wales for a residential weekend to improve existing capabilities & learn new skills, supported by @stjohnambulance counterparts, who popped over the border to share their expertise. Thanks! Diolch!

Did you know that recent research found that almost a third of people (32.8%) of people in the UK would feel worried about giving CPR to a woman due to fears of accidentally touching their chest or breast area, or being accused on inappropriate touching? #InternationalWomensDay

Did you know that women account for at least 50% of our: -Board of Trustees -Executive Leadership Team -Senior Leadership Team #IWD #IWD2026 #InternationalWomensDay #DiwrnodRhyngwladolyMenywod

On #InternationalWomensDay we say a huge thank you to all the women who are working to make Wales a community of lifesavers as #PoblStJohnPeople, from volunteers in the first aid room to Trustees in the boardroom. Diolch o galon! #IWD #IWD2026 #DiwrnodRhyngwladolyMenywod