by Mel Avis | 4 Aug, 2022 | News
If someone is unconscious, but they’re breathing normally call 999 and put them in the recovery position. Knowing how to put a casualty into the recovery position whilst someone else fetches help – could save their life. Click this link to find out how you...
by Mel Avis | 4 Aug, 2022 | News
Most people wouldn’t hesitate to give rescue breaths to a family member but may not want to do so with a stranger. Each situation is different and since Covid 19, it is understandable that people feel more reluctant. If you are able to give rescue breaths, then...
by Mel Avis | 4 Aug, 2022 | News
What is CPR? CPR is a lifesaving medical procedure which is given to someone who is in cardiac arrest. CPR stands for CardioPulmonary Pesuscitation. It is an emergency procedure than involves giving chest compressions to a person in cardiac arrest to keep them alive...
by Abacus Training | 28 Jul, 2022 | First Aid Training, News
What Happens When I Text 999? Whether you are a person who is Deaf, hard of hearing or non verbal; if it is unsafe or difficult to communicate verbally or you are in a location with a poor signal in the UK. Texting 999 can save a life. Register Your Device To use the...
by Mel Avis | 26 Jul, 2021 | First Aid Training, News
HEAT EXHAUSTION: dizziness & confusion, nausea, fainting, muscle cramps, headaches, heavy sweating, tiredness, temp +38C, severe thirst. What to do?Move them to a cool placeLie them down and raise their feet slightlyGet them to drink plenty of water (or...
by Mel Avis | 22 Apr, 2021 | News
Return to the Workplace For businesses and public services, quickly getting to grips with Covid-19 safety guidelines and putting the right procedures in place have been essential to keeping themselves, their colleagues, customers and service users safe. An estimated...
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