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Coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2 COVID-19)
[Latest update: 15th May] Contents: Basic important information (updated) Our training courses (updated) Updates: 15th May 2020 15th Mar 2020…
CPR during the covid pandemic
CPR during the covid pandemic As you can imagine, for those providing CPR during the covid pandemic, this brings with…
Face to Face courses in a post Covid-19 world
Face to Face courses in a post Covid-19 world With the lockdown situation being as it is, we have had…
Emerade Auto-injectors, again!
Emerade Auto-injectors, again! This morning the UK’s MHRA have announced via official Government channels that the manufacturers of the Emerade…
Maintain your normal
Maintain your normal In today’s blog post I want to talk about things that you can do to help maintain…
Is your first aid certificate about to expire?
First aid certificate expiry. [Updated 30th July 2020] First aid certificate expiry dates are probably not top of your list…
First Aid Series – Which First Aid Kit Do I Need?
First Aid Series – Which First Aid Kit Do I Need? What should be in a first aid kit 2019?…
First Aid Series – The First Aid Needs Assessment
The First Aid Needs Assessment Undertaking a first aid “needs assessment” is a critical part of everyone’s first aid preparation,…
Responder courses – FREC, FPOS or Something else?
Responder courses – FREC, FPOS or Something Else? If you “do” first aid, whether as a volunteer first responder or…
No one should be restricted from learning
No one should be restricted from learning. Recently, a family friend died as a result of choking while having a…
The Health & Safety Executive First Aid Bulletin
The Health & Safety Executive First Aid Bulletin Today (26th July 2019) the Health & Safety executive (HSE) issued their…
Just another day – a short story.
It’s just another day at work. You’re mid-way through writing an email when you’re dragged back into reality because someone…
Anaphylaxis – Announcement of a potential defect in Emerade 150, 300 & 500 microgram solution auto-injectors
We’ve just received notification (11th July 2019) that there is a potential problem with EMERADE 150, 300 & 500 auto-injectors.…
Fire Safety Series – How often should fire safety training be undertaken?
So how often should fire safety training be undertaken? This is another really good question and one that asked time…
Fire Safety Series – How many Fire Marshals do you need?
So just how many fire marshals do you need? This is a question that we’re regularly asked. In this article…
Fire Safety Series – The Fire Safety Risk Assessment
The Fire Safety Risk Assessment (FSRA) In this article we aim to clarify exactly what a Fire Safety Risk Assessment…
Women are less likely than men to be resuscitated and survive a cardiac arrest
Research published 22 May 2019 in the European Heart Journal reveals that women suffering a cardiac arrest are less likely…
Welsh Government to reform the system regulating fire safety in high-rise buildings.
It was announced yesterday (21st May 2019) that the Welsh Housing and Local Government Minister, Julie James, will consider new…
Safety Check Day
Our evacuation chairs had their annual service today so that they’re all ready to be used on our upcoming evacuation…
Fire Safety Series – Fire Safety at Home
Shocking figures have been released by the Home Office showing that last year, 248 people lost their lives due to…
A new way to contact us
Our head office is located in the lovely Cheshire countryside town of Knutsford. It has great links to Manchester Airport,…
All change for first aid in 2019-20!
All change for first aid in 2019-20! The next year is going to be an interesting one in terms of…
The Dechoker
The Dechoker Today we have been made aware by the UK suppliers of the amazing Dechoker that they can now…
Fire Safety Series – The Fire Safety Logbook
Fire Safety Blog Series – The Fire Safety Logbook This week, as part of my fire safety blog series, I’m…
Fire Safety Blog Series – The Responsible, Competent & Relevant Person
In this short blog post (part of the Fire Safety Bog Series), I’m going to take a quick look at…
Would you like “ham” on that pizza?
Damning evidence has been found in an investigation by ITV about the lack of investigations by environmental health officers across…
Vlogs and Podcasts
Now I know what you’re thinking; “what happened to the vlogs and podcasts that you were going to do?”. Well…
Evacuation Chairs – What you need to know.
In this blog post I’m going to talk about evacuation chairs. There are lots of makes and models of evacuation…
Realism, realism, realism
I’m constantly looking for equipment and props that can better improve the way I deliver courses. Well this week I’ve…
New series of Vlog posts to come!
New series of Vlog posts to come! I’m going to be releasing a series of short vlog style video tutorials…
New training materials
Today I’ve added a different blend of fake blood to the props department (much more similar to arterial blood than…
Latest client feedback
Latest client feedback. I’ve been nose to the grindstone over the last couple of weeks doing various courses myself, so…
Vehicle first aid kits
Vehicle first aid kits Yes really! I’m actually getting round to writing a new blog post. I’m fairly sure that…
Back to the grindstone
Back to the grindstone. I’ve just had a lovely half-term holiday with my wife and kids, but now it’s back…
British Judo Association Approved Training Provider
British Judo Association Approved Training Provider We’ve very proud to announce that from today (14.12.2017) we are British Judo Association…
Food safety tip #1
Food safety tip #1 Here’s a great food safety tip; ensure that you use cooked leftovers within 4 days, or…