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...
Abacus Training Supporting Emergency Services Through Lived Experiences
Lived experiences sees Abacus Training support hundreds of emergency services staff A NORTH Staffordshire training firm – who have been operating for more than two decades – say it’s their own ‘lived experiences’ which have enabled them to support hundreds of...
Martyn’s Law: Enhancing Public Safety Through New Anti-Terror Legislation
Long-Awaited Martyn’s Law Begins Its Passage Through Parliament The long-anticipated Martyn’s Law, formally known as the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill, has officially started its journey through Parliament as of 12 September 2024. The bill is named after...
Cardiac Rehabilitation
Cardiac Rehabilitation: A Path to Heart Health Cardiac rehabilitation is an essential programme designed to help individuals recover from heart-related conditions, including heart attacks, heart surgeries, and other forms of cardiovascular disease. It combines...
Is Angina Serious?
Is Angina Serious? Understanding the Heart’s Warning Signs Angina is a common symptom of heart problems, but how serious is it really? For many, the sudden tightness or discomfort in the chest can be alarming. And with good reason—angina is not something to be taken...