Free CPR and defibrillator training sessions in Richmond on 4 October
25 September 2026 · By Boroughly editorial — AI-assisted, human-reviewed.
Residents across the borough — Barnes included — are being encouraged to sign up for free Basic Life Support training on Sunday 4 October, as part of an ongoing community initiative to improve cardiac emergency readiness across Richmond's parks.
The sessions, delivered by The Paul Alan Project and The Richmond Heavies Foundation (the charitable arm of Richmond Rugby Club), will cover how to recognise a cardiac arrest, perform CPR on babies, children and adults, and locate and use an automated external defibrillator (AED). The training is described as family-friendly and suitable for all ages and abilities, whether attending for the first time or refreshing existing skills.
The sessions tie into a broader initiative that has seen eight new defibrillators installed across Richmond's parks, funded through a community partnership. Three additional AEDs have been added as the latest phase of the programme, making life-saving equipment more accessible to those using green spaces across the borough.
Knowing how to use a defibrillator — and having the confidence to act quickly — significantly improves survival odds in cardiac emergencies.
Full details on venues, timings and how to register are on the Richmond Council website.