Children from local primary schools have been learning vital lifesaving skills with help from Lancaster University.
Pupils from Ellel St John’s Primary, Willow Lane Community Primary and Cathedral Primary School in Lancaster, Kirkland and Catterall St Helen’s Primary in Churchtown and Garstang Community Primary were taught basic life support by staff and students from the university's Medical School.
Medical students and GP tutors Dr Debbie Clift, Dr Lee Hudson and Dr Pippa Eccles either visited the schools or invited the children onto campus with the help of Lancaster University Students’ Union.
The medical students worked in small groups with the support of GP tutors to prepare presentations on three topics; diet and exercise, drugs and alcohol and the heart and CPR.
"The session was fantastic," said Gemma Lewis, Year 6 teacher from Willow Lane Community Primary School.
"The practical activities - learning CPR, learning the functions of the heart through movement and doing exercise to find heart rates - were thoroughly enjoyed by our children.”
Cerys Wilson, Year 2 Medical Student at Lancaster University, said: “It was lovely to see the children have fun and engaging whilst learning about important topics such as drugs, smoking and alcohol. Seeing a difference in their knowledge from the beginning to the end of a short teaching session was very rewarding.”
Dr Clift said: “Cardiovascular Health is an important public health priority locally and in the North West. The goal was to give lifestyle advice to encourage young people and their families to adopt healthy lifestyle habits while orientating our students to the importance of health promotion and disease prevention.”
Appeal launched to help save Morecambe sports and social club
Reopening date announced after Morecambe Jobcentre closes for repairs
Lancaster charity urges residents to know how they’re affected by Renters' Rights Act
Lancaster district residents urged to check their details as annual electoral canvass begins
E-bikes and e-scooters seized during police crackdown on Lancaster cycle track
Four vehicles involved in road collision in Carnforth
LISTEN: Popular vlog tells story of couple's second-hand bookshop dream in Morecambe
Emergency team in Silverdale receives donation of life-saving kits
MP offers support to staff after Morecambe FC reported to The Pensions Regulator
Track night at Lancaster sports club to launch police safety scheme for women and girls
PHOTOS: Live music day to raise funds for homeless people in Lancaster hailed as huge success
Former bank turned live music venue in Morecambe to reopen under new management
New parking system set to launch at Royal Lancaster Infirmary
Museum in Lancaster up for award launched by TV historian David Olusoga
MP fights for refunds after Heysham medical centre patients get parking fines in error
Two teenagers arrested after car stolen during Hest Bank burglary
Parents demand further action after health watchdog probe into asbestos complaints at Lancaster school
LISTEN: Lancaster medical students praised for helping man who collapsed
Man arrested on Morecambe beach after report of assault
Police probe burglaries in villages near Carnforth
