The Herbert Protocol: Helping Bring Loved Ones Home Safely
The Herbert Protocol - Keeping Vulnerable People Safe The Herbert Protocol is a simple, preventative scheme designed to help police and other emergency services find vulnerable people who may go missing, particularly people living with dementia. It is about planning...
Benedict’s Law
The publication of the new statutory guidance under Benedict's Law marks a major step forward in protecting children with life-threatening allergies. The guidance applies to schools across England. From September 2026, schools will be expected to have a whole-school...
Bra Off Defib On! The Shocking Reality
The Shocking Reality: Why Women Are Less Likely to Get CPR in Public — And What We Can Do About It When someone collapses from a cardiac arrest in public, every second matters. Immediate CPR and access to a defib (Automated External DEfibrillator - AED) can double a...
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...
Stress Awareness: A Time to Understand, Manage and Prevent Stress
Stress Awareness: A Time to Understand, Manage, and Prevent Stress April is here, and with it comes the observance of Stress Awareness Month—an opportunity to shed light on the importance of mental well-being and the impact that stress has on our daily lives. Around...
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...