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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 […]

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 […]

Treating Minor Injuries at Home

Minor injuries like scrapes, burns, or sprains happen to everyone. Treating minor injuries at home and knowing the correct ways can prevent bigger problems and help you heal faster. This guide will teach you how to safely handle common accidents and injuries at home.  

Why would I need to learn first aid?

Learning First Aid – Why would I need to learn first aid? In today’s fast world, accidents can happen anytime. Here is the question: Why would I need to learn first aid?  We might hope you don’t need to administer first aid, but being ready with first aid skills is crucial. Learning first aid gives you […]

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! During COVID lockdown, the Resuscitation Council, put a stop to giving breathes – Mouth-to-mouth during […]