Uploaded September 2018 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago

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In 2008, John Newman helped set up a Community First Responders scheme in London. He has led the scheme ever since. Community First Responders are trained St John Ambulance volunteers who attend emergency calls received by the ambulance service. They then provide care until ambulance crews arrive.

Many have saved lives, and all have provided care when it is most needed.

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