First let’s talk about ICE – In Case of an Emergency In the medical context, an individual can provide important information regarding any condition(s) they might have, and contact details of friends or family ‘in case of an emergency’. This could be in the form of an identity bracelet, wristband or dog-tag to signal for […]
From Doha to Doncaster, Muscat to Milton Keynes and Alicante to Aldershot….we go anywhere and everywhere! The last few years has seen us grow from a national training provider to an international one. This summer we are pleased to add Qatar, Latvia and Turkey to the list. We can’t wait to visit these new countries […]
After our beloved team dog Ella sustained an injury, it got us thinking about bleeding and wound management. Ella was attacked and bitten by another dog. The wound she sustained was serious enough to warrant a trip to the vet. Our main concern was risk of infection, as was the vet’s, and stemming the flow […]
New legislation has been passed which will allow spare emergency adrenaline auto-injectors in schools. This welcome move comes into effect on the 1st October 2017. Please visit the Allergy UK website for further details. Auto-injectors like EpiPen or Jext are for use in the emergency treatment of anaphylaxis. Anaphylaxis or anaphylactic shock is a very […]
As of October 2017, the Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) qualification will go from a Level 2 to a Level 3 Award qualification. Our Awarding Body recently announced this important change – we think it’s a really positive move. We don’t anticipate there will be a great deal of change to the content. However it represents […]
The British Heart Foundation and Resuscitation Council have launched a new AED sign and poster. The image to the left is the poster which reinforces the message that anyone can use a defibrillator. No training is needed as they are that straightforward to use on an unconscious person not breathing normally. We include AED training […]
On Sunday 18th June 2017, Senior Trainer and Outdoor First Aid specialist Dave ‘Stretts’ Stretton competed in the Ironman 70.3 Staffordshire event. Facing unusually hot conditions (for the UK) Stretts, athlete number 2237, completed a 1.2-mile swim in Chasewater reservoir, 56 miles on the bike and a 13.1-mile run at the historic Shugborough country estate. […]
