Like us, you’ve probably seen hundreds of emails, articles and posts about GDPR, the new data protection regulations that became enforceable in May 2018. In many of the better articles out there, the overall message for the introduction of GDPR Read more…
Even the mention of the word Meningitis can spark fear into people. It’s an awful disease that can lead to long term complications, and sadly in some cases death. That’s why it’s so important that everyone knows the signs and Read more…
Often when we are training first aiders about Meningitis, people think that the main sign and symptom they should look out for is a distinctive rash. It’s super important that we do know about how to recognise and test this Read more…
Anaphylaxis or Anaphylactic Shock is a severe allergic reaction. It is caused when the immune system has an overreaction to an allergen. An allergen is a trigger and might include foods, such as dairy products, nuts or seafood, medication, latex Read more…
Have you seen the post doing the rounds on social media claiming that coughing during a heart attack can help? It’s been doing the rounds for years and has had more comebacks than Britney Spears. The fact of the matter Read more…
There are nearly 6 million people in the UK with asthma. Although management and treatment of asthma is very good, we should not forget that it is a life threatening condition. Over 1,500 people die in the UK of asthma Read more…
We love it when people leave our courses brimming with confidence, and ready to take on any first aid emergency that heads their way. True standby-superheroes. We’re even told sometimes by delegates that they can’t wait for an emergency to Read more…
Training Environment Updated October 2021 Our training team love getting out and about and visiting customer’s venues across the country. We train in all sort of places, from factories to farms, schools to sheds! If you are hosting a course, Read more…
Often when we speak to clients, they tell us that they struggle to find volunteers to become first aiders. This always seems odd to us, but then again we are super-passionate about giving people confidence to save lives – it’s Read more…
This one is kind of true. But, some rules are meant to be broken… 😉 While workplace first aid does not include giving tablets or medicines to treat illness, there also has to be some common sense. If an adult Read more…
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