Elevating Safety with Cab Rescue Training
Elevate Quarry Safety Through Cab Rescue Training Safety in quarry environments is critical. Tight spaces, heavy machinery, uneven ground, and remote locations create serious risks. Because of this, quarry teams need specialist training that goes beyond generic safety...
The Winter Blues: A Guide To SAD
Having spent years working as an emergency responders — we see everything from accidents to heart attacks, but what sometimes catches us off guard are the quieter, less visible emergencies: the ones involving mental health. As the nights draw in and winter approaches,...
Staffordshire FREC3 Training
Elevating Pre-Hospital Care Skills with FREC3 Training in Staffordshire When it comes to professional pre-hospital care training, our FREC3 courses in Staffordshire have become the go-to choice for learners looking to develop essential life-saving skills. Since...
Choking: A Matter of Life or Death!
Choking: Risks and Prevention What is Choking? Choking occurs when an object—usually food—becomes lodged in the airway, blocking the flow of air and preventing normal breathing. It can happen to anyone at any time, however it is particularly common in children and...
Martyn’s Law – Is your business prepared?
Martyn’s Law Makes Significant Progress Through Parliament: A Step Toward Safer Public Spaces This week sees a monumental step toward improving public safety in the UK as Martyn's Law makes significant progress through Parliament. At Abacus Training, we embrace and...
Essential Life-Threatening Bleeding First Aid: New Catastrophic Bleeding Techniques for 2025
Mastering Life-Threatening Bleeding First Aid: Essential Catastrophic Bleeding Techniques Life-threatening (catastrophic) bleeding is one of the most critical emergencies a first aider may encounter. As a result, the First Aid Quality Partnership (FAQP) has issued an...
Living with a Pacemaker: Understanding the Pacemaker of the Heart
Living with a Pacemaker: Understanding the Pacemaker of the Heart In recent years, advancements in medical technology have transformed how we approach heart health, particularly for those diagnosed with arrhythmias or other heart conditions. One of the most...
Coronary Angioplasty: A Key Procedure for Heart Health
Coronary Angioplasty: A Key Procedure for Heart Health What is Coronary Angioplasty? Coronary angioplasty, also known as percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), is a minimally invasive procedure to restore blood flow in blocked or narrowed coronary arteries. This is...
Understanding Type 2 Diabetes: What You Need to Know
Understanding Type 2 Diabetes: What You Need to Know Type 2 diabetes is one of the most common chronic health conditions, affecting millions of people worldwide. It’s a condition that develops over time, often as a result of lifestyle factors and genetics. Knowing...