The NHS is under increasing strain and the UK’s ambulance service is under more pressure than ever. The London Ambulance Service is currently receiving up to 8,000 emergency calls a day. This means that first aid skills are more important than ever. Treating...
Pancake day traditionally started to use up luxury ingredients prior to Lent. However, now it has now become a great family celebration. Statistics have revealed that frighteningly this one evening is often responsible for more people requiring hospital...
The importance of a First Aid course Any first-time parent knows there is nothing quite as overwhelming as being in charge of a new and vulnerable life. It’s easy to see why new parents can feel daunted when you factor in hormones, sleep deprivation, the newfound...
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...
Updated December 2020 There is considerable debate surrounding the use of cycle helmets. Do they really provide vital protection? Do they just give cyclists a false sense of security, that leads to more accidents? The eternal question is – do they really save...
Follow our top tips to keep you and your family safe over the holidays from the twelve mishaps of Christmas! Christmas can be a magical time of year. However, it is also a time when there are...