October is ADHD Awareness Month, giving us an opportunity to talk openly about Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), challenge some of the stereotypes that still exist and look at how we can better support neurodivergent people in the workplace. Read on how...
World Mental Health Day takes place on 10 October every year, giving us an opportunity to talk openly about mental health, challenge stigma and think about what more we can do to support the people around us. World Mental Health Day 2026: Are We Really Listening? The...
Someone falls at work - How to Help Someone Who Has Fallen A child falls from playground equipment. An employee slips on a wet floor. Someone misses the last few steps on a staircase. They may get straight back up, brush themselves off and say: “I'm fine.” But are...
If someone is unconscious, you put them in the recovery position. That's one of the first things many of us remember from first aid training. But is it always the right thing to do? No. The recovery position is an important first aid technique that can help maintain...
Is Your Child’s Food Being Prepared Safely? When a baby begins their weaning journey, it is an exciting milestone. Read on to understand Choking Prevention from Weaning Through the Early Years New tastes. New textures. Finger foods. Sitting at the table. Learning to...
World Suicide Prevention Day 2026: Spotting the Signs, Starting the Conversation and Supporting Someone in Crisis 10 September 2026 – World Suicide Prevention Day - How to recognise warning signs when someone is experiencing suicidal thoughts. Sometimes, one...
Who Needs It and Who Can Be Included in Staff-to-Child Ratios? If you manage a nursery, preschool, school nursery or Reception provision, Paediatric First Aid is about much more than making sure one person in the building has a first aid certificate. It is knowing how...
When most people think about first aid, they picture someone performing CPR, placing a casualty into the recovery position, or applying a simple bandage to a cut. This is why understanding Martyn's Law and Catastrophic Bleeding is important. While these skills remain...
First Aid for Fainting: What to Do, When to Worry and How to Prevent It Fainting can happen suddenly and without warning. One moment someone is talking or standing normally, and the next they collapse to the floor. Whether it happens in a workplace, school,...
