Just in Case: Stories from St John

Richard Baxter

Deputy Chief Commissioner Richard Baxter shares his experiences of almost 25 years volunteering with St John Ambulance Cymru, from becoming a Cadet aged 12 and achieving a range of awards, to helping save lives and even meeting the Dalai Lama.

Millie-Mae Adams

In this episode, we chat with medical student and former Miss Wales, Millie-Mae Adams, about her "full-circle" return to St John Ambulance Cymru as their newest Ambassador. Millie-Mae shares how her early days as a Cadet shaped her surgical ambitions, the night her first-aid instincts saved a stranger's life, and her mission to smash the "fear factor" around medical emergencies using social media and Welsh-language outreach.

Caroline Whittaker

Meet Lieutenant Colonel Caroline Whittaker MBE, a veteran nursing officer and Army Reservist who has dedicated over 20 years to volunteering with St John Ambulance Cymru. In this episode, Caroline shares the "pleasant surprise" of receiving her MBE and details her experience at Windsor Castle. From the frontlines of Iraq and Afghanistan to the sidelines of Rammstein concerts, she discusses the camaraderie of service and the vital skills she’s brought back to Wales.

Kerrie Aldridge

In this episode, St John Ambulance Cymru’s National Safeguarding Manager Kerrie Aldridge shares how her journey from a young Badger inspired her to transform safeguarding into a visible, collective culture of empathy. Drawing on her personal history of overcoming childhood challenges, Kerrie discusses her mission to move beyond rigid policies toward a community-driven approach where everyone plays a role in protecting one another.

Belinda James

In this episode, we explore St John Ambulance Cymru’s ambitious goal to achieve a ‘Mentally Healthy Wales’ by 2030. Join Belinda James, Lead Commercial Trainer, as she breaks down the staggering impact of the mental health crisis and explains why mental health first aid is just as critical as physical first aid.