Cowal Heartstart Team are pleased to introduce 8 new qualified instructors to their team. The Heartstart Cowal team now consists of a total of 16 skilled instructors committed to providing life-saving and first-aid training courses.
Heartstart works in close partnership with Argyll and Bute Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) to emphasise the importance of imparting life-saving skills to the local public, schools and workplaces. This successful training program has been providing services for over 26 years, thanks to the unwavering dedication and commitment of Heartstart volunteers who deliver the courses.
All of the 16 instructors have undergone rigorous training and are now equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to empower members of the public, schools and workplaces with basic emergency life support courses. With their passion for helping others and commitment to making a difference, the Heartstart Cowal team is well-prepared to provide invaluable support and courses. Together, they aim to create a safer and more prepared community, ensuring that more people have the confidence and ability to respond effectively while waiting for emergency services to arrive.
Samantha Campbell, Health Improvement Principal for NHS Highland and Argyll and Bute Health and Social Care Partnership said: “On behalf of the HSCP I would like to congratulate all of the newly qualified Heartstart trainers and thank all the past and current Heartstart volunteers for their commitment to providing invaluable training across all of Argyll and Bute communities.
“I would encourage Cowal community residents, workplaces, and schools to enrol in these essential training courses that equip individuals with the skills and confidence to help save lives in emergencies.”
Angela McNeil, Heartstart Nurse Lead and training supervisor said: “The increase in Heartstart trainers now accessible in Cowal is great news. Collaborating with all Heartstart volunteers is truly an honour; they form a highly dedicated and motivated team of instructors committed to training as many individuals as they can.”
This year, the Cowal Heartstart team will have a stall at the Cowal Rotary annual event in the Queen's Hall on Saturday 9 March from 12pm to 3.30pm. Everyone is invited to come along to meet the team and learn more about the training courses offered.
Heartstart training courses are held throughout Argyll and Bute and the islands. If you have any questions or would like to speak to someone about the Heartstart programme or book courses: