by Abacus Training | 23 Aug, 2017 | News, Rescues
On the 22nd July, 4 fire fighters were taking part in water rescue training having recently completed their FPOS training. It was around 12:30pm when we heard a cry for help from the water. We were situated in the car park having lunch at this point so we quickly...
by Abacus Training | 23 Aug, 2017 | News
On the 22nd July, 4 fire fighters were taking part in water rescue training having recently completed their FPOS training. It was around 12:30pm when we heard a cry for help from the water. We were situated in the car park having lunch at this point so we quickly...
by Abacus Training | 28 Jul, 2017 | CPR/Defibrillation, First Aid Training, News
The British Heart Foundation and Resuscitation Council have developed a new AED location sign and supporting information poster. The new sign and poster have been created to reinforce the following key messages: Anyone can use an AED – you do not need prior...
by Abacus Training | 20 Jul, 2017 | First Aid Training, Legislation, News
Both the Level 2 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work and the Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work have been reviewed recently. During the review, it was decided that the Emergency First Aid at Work qualification should be re-levelled and, from October 2017, it will be...
by Abacus Training | 13 Jul, 2017 | First Aid Training, Legislation, News
The Department of Education have launched a new statutory framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage. This is a mandatory framework that all early years providers in England must adhere to. The new framework came into force on the 3rd April 2017 and sets the...
by Abacus Training | 12 Jul, 2017 | Legislation, Medical, News
New legislation was passed in Westminster this week to allow schools in the UK to keep spare adrenaline auto-injectors (AAIs) for emergency use. AAIs deliver a potentially life-saving dose of adrenaline in the event of a severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis). The...
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