We were joined by students from Oldham College as well as other local schools, community group representatives, and members of the public who came to find out more about the ambulance service.

There were nineteen NWAS stalls at the event each with interactive activities showcasing the different elements of what we do. This included a vehicle display, our Widening Access and Positive Action teams talking about careers with us, our Hazardous Area Response Team showing their equipment, the ambulance museum, our 999, 111 and PTS services, as well as our staff networks.

We were also joined by Greater Manchester Police, Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust, Northern Care Alliance, Park House Dentist and Safer Roads Partnership who also each had interactive activities on their stand to engage guests.

Guest feedback included: “[It was] such a good event – great activities and great to get involved in practical exercises. Everyone has been so friendly, and it has been so interesting.”

“Seeing the children learning and practising CPR was fantastic, and if they ever needed to use it they knew exactly what to do, this will be my lasting memory of today”

Thank you to everybody who braved the downpours to join us, we hope you enjoyed the day. If you entered our competition on the day, we will be drawing the winner this week, good luck.