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Where Do I Call 999 In Assessing Response

CPR in 2025: The Core Stays the Same – But the Details Have Evolved When someone collapses and stops breathing, the actions taken in the first few minutes can quite literally be the difference between life and death. For decades, the message has remained the same: call 999, start CPR, and use a defibrillator as […]

New Guidance on where the defibrillator pads are applied

Updated Guidance from the Resuscitation Council UK – October 2025 When someone collapses suddenly and becomes unresponsive, every moment counts. Cardiac arrest can happen anywhere, at work, in a classroom, at the gym, or even in the street, and the person’s chances of survival drop rapidly with each minute that passes without help.

Why the Recovery Position is Important

The recovery position is one of the simplest yet most powerful first aid techniques you can learn. If someone becomes unconscious but is still breathing, their body loses the ability to protect the airway. This means their tongue can fall back and block it, or fluids such as saliva, vomit, or blood could cause choking. […]

Are you Health and Safety Compliant?

Are you Health and Safety Compliant?  This is the time to ask yourself if you or your team is compliant.  As the summer holidays wind down and employees return to work, September is the ideal time for businesses to review their health and safety practices.  A seasonal reset not only ensures compliance with legal requirements […]

What Does the New EYFS-Mandated Paediatric First Aid Training Mean?

The Importance of Paediatric Training on Site: Why Every Early Years Setting Needs It When it comes to the care of children, safety is paramount. We really want you to understand – What does the new EYFS-mandated paediatric first aid training mean? As childcare professionals, the responsibility to protect the children in our care is […]

Stop the Bleed Save a Life

How first aid and blood donation work hand-in-hand to save lives Every second counts in a medical emergency. Whether it’s a road traffic accident, a workplace injury, or a sudden fall at home, severe bleeding can be life-threatening in minutes.

Creating Inclusive First Aid Courses for Autistic Learners

First Aid is a life-saving skill that everyone deserves to learn. Creating inclusive first aid courses for autistic learners creates inclusivity and a better classroom learning experience.  But for many autistic individuals, traditional First Aid courses can feel overwhelming, confusing, or inaccessible. With the right awareness and a few thoughtful adaptations, trainers can create inclusive, […]

How to Treat Eye Injuries

Would you know how to treat eye injuries? Could you identify if an eye injury is severe and needs hospital treatment?

Can Head Injuries and Concussions be Deadly?

The Importance of Recognising and Responding to Head Injuries Head injuries can happen anywhere! We often ask; can head injuries and concussions be deadly?  While a head injury can happen at home, in the workplace, on the sports field, or even during everyday activities sometimes they can be serious.

Top 5 Mistakes Companies Make with Health and Safety

Health and safety compliance is essential for every business, regardless of their size or industry. There are top 5 mistakes companies make with health and safety.   Don’t be this company! Not only having health and safety compliance to protect employees from potential harm, but it also safeguards the company from legal repercussions, fines, and damage […]