Blog – The Medical Series
On this page we’ve collected together all of the blog posts that we’ve written about first aid and medical topics. We really hope that you enjoy reading our blog posts and that you find them useful in answering any questions that you may have. If there’s a specific area of this topic that you’d like us to cover in an upcoming blog, let us know.
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…