Mental Health First Aid (MHFA)
Read this post to find out what being a Mental Health First Aiders is all about!
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Common First Aid Fatality Rates
Have you ever wondered which first aid problems you're most likely to encounter, and which are most likely to be fatal? I have, so I...
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Do I need a Qualification?
Providers use all sorts of words to describe their courses and people often ask me what the differences are. Read on to find out......
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Chest pain
Chest pain is one of the most common presentations to the ambulance service. Every call is taken extremely seriously, as it's the most...
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Trainer Competence
Having had another learner tell me a scary story of something they were taught on a previous course, I thought I'd put pen to paper... Q....
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How many First Aiders do I Need?
Having the correct first aid provision in your workplace is not only a legal requirement, it's incredibly important for the safety of you...
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Cardiac Arrest
Of all of the problems that you may have to deal with, Cardiac Arrest is by far the most important. There are around 60,000 cases of...
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Burn Injuries
With Bonfire Night rapidly approaching, we thought it was a useful time to review Burn Injuries. Think you know this, take our Burns Quiz...
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Heat Illness
When the hot weather comes back, people die from it, especially old and young people. A small increase in a person’s core body...
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CPR in the National Curriculum
CPR in the National Curriculum from 2020? Let's make it happen... The Government has revealed plans to add First Aid and CPR training to...
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Primary Survey
We used to teach DRABCDE, but that's old hat these days. Safety should still be your primary concern, and you should still call for help...
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