First Aid, Advice News & Updates
How dogs can help in the pandemic Exciting medical news shows dogs are proving their worth yet again, this time at the frontline of the war against disease. Specially trained dogs can already sniff out cancer, diabetes sugar changes and early stages of...
Why do panic attacks happen? Panic attacks can happen to anyone, without any obvious cause or warning. They can be extremely alarming both for the person experiencing the attack and anyone trying to help Exams increase stress - and children and teenagers up and...
The Child Accident Prevention Trust (CAPT) analysed data on England’s deaths and hospital admissions for five years from 2008-12 and found the following horrifying statistics. There were approximately 40,000 emergency hospital admissions for under 5s each year...
Accidents and injuries can happen when exercising. Sports professionals and personal trainers are used to guide you to maximise your exercise potential, whilst minimising your risks. When choosing a personal trainer or booking into a gym or fitness class, ensure your...
Throughout lockdown First Aid for Life will continue to hold both practical and online First Aid courses. Our team are still here for you and your essential training. However, as a registered nurse in the midst of this crisis, I wanted to do my bit to help. The...
There is a lot of debate surrounding the use of cycle helmets. Do they really provide vital protection – or do they just give cyclists a false sense of security which leads to more accidents? The eternal question is - do they really save lives? In March last...
Resuscitation Council UK Statement on COVID-19 in relation to CPR and resuscitation in first aid and community settings. Updated 27 November 2020 - from...
Covid-Secure First Aid Training - how we will keep you safe on your course We want to assure you that all our scheduled and bespoke first aid courses will be going ahead as planned. First Aid for Life are a covid-secure First Aid training business and...
New Partnership Announcement First Aid for Life are pleased to announce that we are working in partnership with Stereosport Activ by Sterosport. Together, we seek to raise awareness of cycling first aid and the culture change required by...
There is widespread apprehension this year as flu season approaches on the backdrop of Covid-19. In this article, we tell you everything you need to know about the pneumonia vaccination, based on first-hand experience and NHS information. What is the...
First Aid for Life is a training business operating to the very highest standards. We are rigorous about implementing all recommended measures to keep you safe whilst learning first aid during Covid-19 The Government announcement concerning a maximum group size of 6...
Check your first aid qualifications now! Don’t get caught out. Due to Covid-19 and the difficulty some people were having accessing practical first aid training. The HSE, DfES, Ofsted and EYFS had all given extensions to HSE and Ofsted/EYFS paediatric...
Covid-19 in Schools – everything you should know The challenges of Covid-19 are particularly difficult for Schools, Nurseries and Childcare providers. Attempting to socially distance within a school environment, particularly for younger children is...
As schools reopen in September, it is important that everything is in place to ensure a safe return. In this article, we provide you with a useful reminder of everything you should consider when managing medical conditions in school. Specific health...
Babies: from birth to crawling Babies do not come with instructions. They are all different and bring unique challenges. Hormones and sleep deprivation combined with parental exhaustion and the responsibility of a tiny new baby can be totally overwhelming,...
