St John Ambulance
/snt ˌdʒɒn ˈæmbjələns/
/seɪnt ˌdʒɑːn ˈæmbjələns/
- a British charity that was founded in 1887. Its staff work without payment to provide medical care at public events, such as concerts or football matches. They also run medical centres and services for people with no homes, and provide training in first aid. The charity is named after the Order of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem, an ancient military organization that cared for the sick.