THE nation’s leading first aid charity is calling for nominations from Bromsgrove and Redditch for its annual inspiring awards.

St John Ambulance’s Everyday Heroes awards celebrate inspiring stories of first aid heroism from the general public.

The 2015 awards saw the highest number of nominations and St John Ambulance is asking residents to get in touch and tell them about friends, family members, colleagues and strangers who have saved lives and championed first aid.

Emma Elgerton, regional community training co-ordinator from St John Ambulance, said: “Everyone has the ability to save a life and our Everyday Heroes awards give us a chance to celebrate those who are doing just that.

“We are on the lookout for anyone who has gone out of their way to help through first aid – from life savers, to campaigners, teachers and fundraisers.

“Each year we hear incredibly inspiring stories of ordinary people who have done extraordinary things.

“If you know someone who deserves recognition for their outstanding first aid achievements, nominate them for an Everyday Heroes award.”

Entries close at 5pm on Thursday, March 24, 2016, and nominees will be invited to a ceremony in London next September.

For more information or to nominate a hero, visit sja.org.uk/everydayheroes.