Shaunna Farley – Thursday 7th August 2026 – 9am.
More than 320 children and young people have learnt vital lifesaving CPR skills a Walsall Sikhi Children’s Camp at Guru Nanak Gurdwara Sahib this week.
West Midlands Ambulance Service attended the annual Walsall Sikhi Children’s Camp, on Tuesday, where children aged between six and 16, alongside 45 Sevadars (volunteer helpers), took part in a series of engaging CPR training sessions designed to build confidence in responding to medical emergencies.
The interactive sessions were delivered by WMAS Community Response Manager, Cliff Medlicott, supported by NEOC Care Co-Ordinator Supervisor and Vice Co-Chair of the Trust’s ONE Network, Kiron Bhamra, and Commissioning Manager at Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, Sukhi Hundal.
As well as teaching the practical skills of CPR, the sessions helped young people understand how to recognise an emergency, what to do while waiting for an ambulance and the importance of supporting others in their community.
Community Response Manager, Cliff Medlicott, said: “Every year, thousands of people suffer an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest and immediate CPR can more than double a person’s chance of survival. It’s incredibly rewarding to see so many young people eager to learn these lifesaving skills and asking thoughtful questions throughout the day. We hope they leave feeling empowered and confident that, if they ever witnessed someone in cardiac arrest, they could step forward and make a real difference while help is on the way.”
Alongside the CPR demonstrations, WMAS Health and Wellbeing Manager, Manjeet Malhi, and Kiron Bhamra spoke to attendees and volunteers about the wide range of career opportunities available within the ambulance service, inspiring the next generation to consider a future in healthcare.
Health and Wellbeing Manager, Manjeet Malhi, said: “The day demonstrated the value of community partnerships and the positive impact that can be achieved when organisations work together to support young people and promote learning opportunities.
“I would like to extend my sincere thanks to Cliff, Sukhi and Kiron for their help and support, and to Jeevan Singh Aujla and the team from Guru Nanak Gurdwara Sahib for their support, hospitality and for providing the opportunity to be involved in such a successful event.”
The event formed part of WMAS’ ongoing commitment to engaging with local communities, improving awareness of lifesaving skills and encouraging people of all ages to be prepared to act in an emergency.
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