Around 140 people attended the event, showing strong interest in learning more about life-saving skills and the work of North West Ambulance Service (NWAS). The programme included an introduction to NWAS, information about the Patient Inclusion Project, and hands-on CPR demonstrations designed to help people feel more confident about what to do in an emergency.

Alongside the health-focused activities, visitors also enjoyed traditional Dragon Boat Festival celebrations, including Tai Chi and a performance by a local Chinese choir.

One of the highlights of the day was a series of CPR demonstrations led by Community Resilience Engagement Officers Fiona Masters and Matt Waggert. Attendees took part enthusiastically, asking questions and practising skills that could one day help save a life. CPR cards were also handed out, giving people simple, practical information to take home and share with family and friends.

Events like this help ensure that more people have access to life-saving knowledge and feel confident acting when it matters most.

Graeme Chapman, Non-Executive Director at North West Ambulance Service, said:

“It was a pleasure to spend time with the Chinese community in Manchester. There was a closeness in the community that was truly humbling. The NWAS team did a wonderful job delivering CPR awareness. If just one additional 999 call, or one further attempt at CPR is made as a result, then the time invested in the event will have been well spent.”