Poll: Should first aid be compulsory in schools?

What do you think?

By Aoife Barry Saturday 27 Jan 2018, 10:00 AM

Jan 27th 2018, 10:00 AM 21,465 Views 79 Comments

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DO YOU KNOW first aid?

According to new research by the British Red Cross, 95% of people in the UK would not be able to save lives in first aid emergencies, Sky News reports.

With a number that high, some suggest that teaching all students about first aid in schools would mean more people equipped with life-saving skills.

That’s why we’re asking: Should first aid be compulsory in schools?

Poll Results:

Yes (10013)

No (480)

I don't know (112)

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Poll: Should first aid be compulsory in schools?