First Aid, Advice News & Updates
Sending your child off to school when they have a medical condition can feel daunting. An individual healthcare plan (IHP) is what makes that possible. It puts everything school staff need to know in one clear document, so your child is safe, included and able to get...
Putting someone in the recovery position ensures that their airway is clear and open. Additionally, it means that they will not choke on fluid or vomit in their mouth. If you are sure that they are unconscious/unresponsive and breathing, the only position to help them...
Whether you love Halloween or loathe it, the occasion is growing in popularity. For many, Halloween is a spine-chilling spectacular and night of unlimited sweets. For others it is simply overwhelming and intimidating. Whether you favour the full-on horror-fest or will...
At work Electric shocks can be fatal. Each year there around 1000 accidents at work involving electric shock or burns are reported to the Health and Safety Executive. Furthermore, around 30 of these are fatal. The majority of these fatalities arise from contact with...
A topic we always cover on our first aid courses is how to help someone of any age who is choking. It is one of the most common emergencies people witness – and one of the most time-critical. The problem isn’t simply that people don’t know what to do; many don’t...
New finger-prick test for stroke Ambulance crews in parts of the UK are now trialling a quick finger-prick blood test for stroke. The result takes around 10 minutes. It shows whether someone is likely to have a large vessel occlusion – a clot blocking one of the main...
In just one hour, 434 people completed a CPR relay and set a new world record. Over two days and one night, we trained more than 1,000 people in CPR as part of the Central London Alliance's Saving Lives campaign. So the record attempt was not simply about numbers but...
Five-year-old Benedict Blythe died on 1 December 2021 after an allergic reaction at his primary school in Stamford, Lincolnshire. Almost five years later, the changes his family campaigned for are law.From September 2026, every local-authority-maintained school,...
When pupils return to school in September there is a steep rise in children hospitalised with asthma attacks. In the UK a child is admitted to hospital every 20 minutes because of an asthma attack. However, the number of children needing emergency treatment doubles in...
Heart attacks and cardiac arrests and how to survive them In the UK there are over 100,000 admissions to hospital each year due to heart attacks. However, the outlook for surviving heart attacks and recovery is improving. In the 1960’s more than 7 out of 10 heart...
In a recent survey from the British Heart Foundation, they found that 1 in 3 adults would not know how to help someone if they were unconscious and not breathing normally. 96% of them would call an ambulance, but the vast majority would not have a clue how to help...
Bleeding If someone cuts themselves and it is bleeding, it can feel very stressful for everyone involved. Knowing what to do is important, here is how to help: What...
The European Resuscitation Council (ERC) First Aid Guidelines state that when direct pressure cannot control severe bleeding, tourniquets and haemostatic dressings are now advised. ILCOR (International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation) fully supports this. If...
Anaphylaxis, adrenaline auto-injectors and nasal sprays a comprehensive guide Anaphylaxis is an extremely severe allergic reaction. Reactions usually begin within minutes and progress rapidly, however, they can occur up to 2-3 hours after exposure. Exercise can also...
Whether you are a first-time festival goer or a seasoned pro following these guidelines to staying safe at festivals will allow you and your friends to get the most out of your festival experience. Get your bearings Festivals can be on sprawling sites...
