The first aid charity for Wales, St John Ambulance Cymru, would like to say a huge thank you to Pembrokeshire resident Margaret Burnett OBE for her recent donation.

Margaret, recently donated a Raizer 2 Lifting Chair to the charity’s Falls and Frailty service, a vital piece of equipment worth £3,000-£4,000.

This equipment plays an important role in the charity’s service to the people of Pembrokeshire, assisting those who have fallen and require medical attention.

When Margaret’s friend had a fall, one of St John Ambulance Cymru’s Falls Assistants Nigel was quickly on the scene to help. Nigel delivered a high quality of care and to say thank you, Margaret gifted the organisation a Raizer 2 Lifting Chair.

This piece of equipment helps to carefully lift those who have fallen, reducing further injury. St John Ambulance Cymru’s Falls and Frailty service relies on this equipment along with its team of highly trained professionals to care for members of the community.

The service works alongside the ambulance service to respond to incidents of falls; lifting pressure from the NHS and avoiding unnecessary hospital visits for many.

“We are immensely grateful for Margaret Burnett's generous donation of a Raizer 2 lifting chair. This donation will be put to good use helping patients who have fallen and who need a safe and controlled way of getting off the floor,” said Paul Wiggins, Ambulance Business Manager at St John Ambulance Cymru.

“This donation helps highlight the great work our team are doing in support of the Welsh Ambulance Service NHS Trust’s falls framework.”

“Margaret's generosity will go a long way in ensuring we can continue to support those who have called 999 having had a fall.”

Margaret’s donation will help the charity continue their lifesaving work in the community, allowing them to assist more people in need.

You can find out more about St John Ambulance Cymru’s Falls and Frailty scheme here: www.sjacymru.org.uk/en/page/falls-assistance.