A SCHEME to teach people lifesaving techniques has been launched.
Heartstart Chester-le-Street is running a project in North Durham to teach people the skills to save a life in an emergency, such as a person suffering a heart attack or choking.
It was launched last Wednesday evening at Dubmire British Legion club in Fencehouses, where representatives from the national scheme - which is run by Heartstart UK and the British Heart Foundation - gave demonstrations and talks.
Heartstart UK is running 800 training schemes throughout the UK co-ordinated by the British Heart Foundation, offering free training to the public in skills needed to save lives.
Pau*Brandesfrom Heartstart said: "Our work has been given a tremendous boost, thanks to the support of the British Heart Foundation, which has provided equipment, guidance, resources and insurance.
"Now all we need is for the people of Chester-le-Street and North Durham area to come along and take part to help improve the safety of the whole community."
For more information about getting involved in the Chester-le-Street Heartstart UK scheme contact the co-ordinator on (0191) 3711473.
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