With the support from the Short Strand Community Forum, LORAG and local community leaders, vital first aid training recently took place for residents of a city centre apartment block
This prompted some in the community to campaign for voluntary blood donation and to learn first aid.
Having lost a few friends in the recent past due to sudden collapse, Nagesh Siddegowda proposed the installation of Automated External Defibrillator kits in the apartment, along with first aid kits and training. The course was funded by LORAG’s health and wellbeing initiative and MCP First Aid Training conducted the training.
"The training has strengthened their basic understanding of first aid, enhanced their confidence to attend and support, above all continue to volunteer for the community. A few actions for the future include promoting voluntary blood donation, installing defibrillators, emergency fire drill evacuation, multiple engagement activities with a focus on culture and diversity."
Bernie McConnell, Senior Community Development Officer said: "The Short Strand Community Forum are delighted to work with the Indian community from across the city, especially our neighbours at Quaygate. We have learnt so much from each other around our culture and have created long lasting friendships.
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