LIFESAVING staff at Windsor High School and Sixth Form have been nominated for one of the first ever St John Ambulance Award.

Yvonne Talbot, Sue Detheridge and Patrick Quigley from Windsor High School and Sixth Form rushed to the aid of 12-year-old Jasmine Page when she collapsed in January.

Jasmine has a rare condition called Kawasaki disease and had suffered a cardiac arrest but the trio were able to keep her alive until medical professionals arrived on the scene.

She was later transferred to Birmingham Children’s Hospital for a heart transplant and has since returned to school this term.

The three will find out whether they have won The Guy Evans Award, which is voted for by the public, at a glittering awards event in London on Wednesday November 30 .

Yvonne Talbot said: “We are absolutely thrilled that we have been put forward for this award.

“First aid is a big priority for us at Windsor High School and Sixth Form, and it is a vital skill for everyone to have.”

She added: Having Jasmine back at school has been a reward in itself, but we were delighted that our first aid knowledge helped be the difference on that day.”

Sue Killen, CEO of St John Ambulance, praised the trio for their lifesaving first aid.

She said: ‘People like Yvonne, Sue and Patrick are the reason we set up the St John Ambulance First Aid Awards. We were searching for individuals or organisations that had gone the extra mile or achieved something special through first aid.

“Their story shows exactly that and I look forward to meeting them on the evening and toasting their commitment.”

To vote for Yvonne, Sue and Patrick visit www.sja.org.uk/firstaidawards, the closing date is October 28.