Category Archives: First Aid Training
What to Do if You See Someone Choking
Seeing someone choking is something that is surprisingly not too uncommon a circumstance, but yet so few people are properly prepared for it. In terms of training, it is something that can be learnt with a small amount of time … Continue reading
Preparation is Key: Keeping Your Event Safe
From catering to security, from entertainment to logistics; even the most experienced event planners are often left feeling a bit overwhelmed by their task lists. But it’s vital that you don’t neglect one of the most important considerations – health … Continue reading
Children’s First Aid: What You Need to Know
Nobody likes to think about a child in distress. But if the worst happens and a child falls ill, it’s better to be prepared. Photo: children by red line highway licensed under Creative commons 4
What Does a First Responder Do?
Qualified first responders act as the first port of call in an incident, whilst you are waiting for an ambulance to arrive. Sometimes they make the decision as to whether an emergency vehicle needs to be called. They are, as … Continue reading
The Rise of the Defibrillator
As little as ten years ago it was rare to see a defibrillator outside of a hospital, ambulance or perhaps a residential home. Nowadays they are popping up everywhere from offices to village halls, local football clubs, shops, malls and … Continue reading
What to Do in the Event of a Stroke
Seeing someone have a stroke can be a traumatic experience, but knowing how to react can help you to stay calm and respond quickly, which could help to save the person’s life. Time is of the essence when reacting to … Continue reading
First Aid for Type 1 Diabetes: What You Need to Know
Type 1 Diabetes is a medical condition that affects over 400,000 people in the UK. It’s a condition in which there is no insulin production in the pancreas. This means there’s an inability to process proteins, carbohydrates and fats. Type … Continue reading
What to Do in the Event of a Heart Attack
Would you know what to do if one of your employees had a heart attack? In an ageing population where people work well into their sixties and even seventies, heart attacks are becoming increasingly commonplace, so it’s important that you … Continue reading
How Can First Aid Courses Prevent Accidents at Work?
A basic level of first aid training is important for everyone from a young age. It is critical that from as young as five or six, children know what to do in an emergency and are able to keep themselves … Continue reading
The Benefits of First Aid Training
Whether you are hoping to learn first aid for personal reasons or to use within the workplace, having first aid training is an extremely beneficial skill. Medical emergencies are regular occurrences which cannot be avoided, but could be less serious … Continue reading