New students to be given drinking advice by paramedics

On Tuesday 25th September, Will Lodge of the Daily Gazette writes that freshers at Essex University will be given life-saving lessons and safe drinking advice by ambulance teams.

Crews from the East of England Ambulance Service Trust (EEAST) are visiting freshers’ fairs in the region promoting their What to Do When Your Mate’s Had a Few campaign.

Paramedics at Essex University’s event on Saturday October 6 will also be teaching students first aid skills including CPR and advising students to register with a local doctor.