First Aid Courses in West Midlands

First Aid Courses throughout the West Midlands

HMB Training Services Ltd provides First Aid Courses in West Midlands.  We are committed to offering thorough first aid training courses to businesses, education settings and small groups.

 

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How can I communicate to prevent workplace accidents

It is important to know how can “I communicate to prevent workplace accidents”, however, understanding the hazards, the dangers, and why accidents happen will help you communicate accidents in your workplace.

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Top Strategies to Help Yourself and Those Who Are Not Feeling Mentally Well

Mental Health – What Is It?

Sometimes we struggle, here we discuss the top strategies to help yourself and those who are not feeling mentally well.  Mental health is a crucial component of our overall well-being, yet it is often overlooked or stigmatised in the way we live. According to the World Health Organisation, 1 in 4 people globally will experience a mental health issue at some point in their lives. Despite this high prevalence, many people still feel ashamed or embarrassed to seek help, which can lead to worsening symptoms and decreased quality of life.

 

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The five steps to prevent injuries and accidents at work

How to Prevent Injuries at Work

Accidents and injuries can happen at any time.  We have created the five steps to prevent injuries and accidents at work.  Accidents can have serious consequences on our health and well-being. While we can’t control everything around us, there are steps we can take to prevent injuries and accidents from happening in the first place.

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What are the top 5 strategies for improving a child’s mental health

Mental Health: the importance in Children and not just Adults

Children’s mental health can be pushed away or dismissed, however knowing what are the top 5 strategies for improving a child’s mental health can massively help any child.

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5 Top Reasons Why Reducing Clutter Improves Mental Health

Will Clutter Improve Your Mental Health?

In this blog we will talk about the top 5 reasons why reducing clutter improves mental health.  It is proven that clutter can affect our anxiety levels, sleep, and ability to focus.  Having clutter and piles of mess can make us less productive.  Additionally, it might hinder our productivity by inducing coping and avoidance mechanisms that increase our tendency to nibble on unhealthy foods and watch TV shows.

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Can anyone use a Defibrillator?

Welcome to our latest blog – Can Anyone Use a Defibrillator?

Is it true?  Can anyone use a defibrillator?  We get asked this question a lot in our first aid courses.   Indeed anyone can use a defibrillator and you do not need to have first aid training to use them.   Read on to understand more about defibrillators…

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The top twelve most common injuries at Christmas

Don’t be a Christmas fool!

How to be safe this Christmas season by knowing the top twelve most common injuries at Christmas.   With the madness of Christmas, doing all the shopping, rushing around getting everything in time.  Pulling the decorations and tree from the loft, if your tree is artificial.  Decorating the house. Prepping for Auntie Mary and Uncle Bob for their arrival.  The tasks and jobs are endless.  However, the number of accidents that can happen is very possible.

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How to Treat a Severe Bleeding Injury!

Have you ever cut yourself and created a severe bleeding injury?

Continue to read our blog to find out the bleeds that can cause shock and our top tips to STOP a severe bleeding injury.

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Breaths in CPR are still important!

Breaths in CPR are still important but why?

Do you get told that breaths in CPR are not needed? Do we even need to complete mouth-to-mouth in CPR? Please read further to see how important breaths in CPR really are!

In our courses, we have had many remarks and discussions as to why we do breaths in CPR.  Our feedback from learners; they have been told or read that breaths in CPR are not needed and to only perform compressions.

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