Author: Heather

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.

Lift Smart: Manual Handling That Keeps You Safe

Whether moving boxes in a warehouse, assisting patients in care settings, or handling deliveries, manual handling is part of everyday working life for many people. But doing it incorrectly can lead to serious injuries, especially to your back. That’s why “Lift Smart: Manual Handling That Keeps You Safe” isn’t just a catchy phrase; it’s a […]

Top Tips Managing Panic Attacks

Panic attacks can be sudden, overwhelming, and frightening, here, we will look at the Top Tips Managing Panic Attacks. For both the person experiencing one and those around them. They often come without warning and can be mistaken for a medical emergency, such as a heart attack.

How to Spot Autistic Burnout

Introduction: How to Spot Autistic Burnout Autistic burnout is a real and often misunderstood experience, one that goes far beyond feeling tired or overwhelmed. How to spot autistic burnout can present as intense physical, mental, and emotional exhaustion that can occur when an autistic person is pushed beyond their limits for too long, often from […]

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, […]

Tantrums vs Meltdowns: Helping Your Autistic Child

Have you ever witnessed a child screaming, crying, or throwing themselves on the floor and wondered; —is this a tantrum or a meltdown? Tantrums vs meltdowns: Helping Your Autistic Child, is what we are going to explain in this blog.

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 […]

10 Tips to Help Neurodivergent Employees

In today’s world of employment and working in any workplace it can be challenging in many ways.   Here we look at 10 tips to help neurodivergent employees.  Creating an inclusive environment isn’t just a moral obligation—it’s a smart business decision.