Warning Signs of a Cardiac Arrest: How to Recognise the Symptoms Before, During and After an Emergency Every year, tens of thousands of people in the UK suffer an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. Sadly, many of these emergencies happen with little warning, often at...
Benedict's Law: A New Era of Allergy Safety in Schools From September (2026), Benedict's Law marks one of the most significant changes to allergy management in schools for many years, Benedict's Law: What Schools Need to Know. For thousands of children living with...
How Your Actions Could Save a Life When someone suddenly becomes seriously ill or injured, your first instinct is often to call 999 and wait for help to arrive. While making that call is absolutely the right thing to do, many people don't realise that the minutes...
How to Recognise the Signs and What to Do Summer brings longer days, warmer weather, and more opportunities to enjoy the outdoors. Whether you're working outside, attending a sporting event, caring for children, or simply making the most of the sunshine, spending time...
I've Got the Defibrillator… Now What? When I teach first aid courses, one question comes up time and time again, read on for a complete Step-by-Step Guide to using an AED. Who Is Responsible for Defibrillator Maintenance in the Workplace? "I've attached the...
PTSD Awareness Day may have been yesterday, but understanding trauma is something we should be talking about every day -Understanding Trauma Symptoms and Recovery of PTSD. When people think of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), many immediately picture military...
Every year on June 14th, World Blood Donor Day shines a light on something many people rarely think about until it directly affects them: blood. We often associate blood donation with hospitals, surgeries, or emergencies shown on television dramas, but the reality is...
Why Do We Become First Aiders? When people book onto a first aid course through work, it is often viewed as something mandatory. A box to tick. A requirement for compliance. Something employers need in place to meet health and safety regulations. Because Emergencies...
Every workplace, no matter how safe or well-managed it may seem, carries some level of risk. Accidents, injuries, sudden illnesses, and medical emergencies can happen at any time, often when people least expect them. 7 First Aid Mistakes People do at Work, from...
