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Home > News > Announcements > Ambulance Awareness Day comes to Penrith

Ambulance Awareness Day comes to Penrith

Posted 26th October 2026

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We are excited to invite you to an Ambulance Awareness Day in Penrith, taking place on Thursday 26 November 2026 at Penrith Conference Centre, Winters Park, Penrith CA11 8RQ.

This free community event is designed for everyone in the community, whether you’re a young person considering a career in healthcare, a parent or guardian supporting future choices, or simply curious about the ambulance service and want to some learn new skills.

Book your place now: Ambulance Awareness Day, Cumbria

What can you expect?

  • Meet ambulance staff and representatives from partner services and discover how they support local people.
  • Explore an ambulance and other emergency service vehicles (weather permitting).
  • Find out about careers, apprenticeships and volunteering opportunities.
  • Watch live CPR and first aid demonstrations and learn skills that could help save a life.
  • Discover useful health, self-care and wellbeing resources.
  • Take part in interactive activities and pick up some ambulance-themed giveaways.

Reserve your spot today and join us for a day that could make a real difference.

Enquiries to [email protected]

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