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As part of Heart Rhythm Week (2-8 June) we examine the issue of defibrillators and whether or not they should be made mandatory in workplaces, schools and sports venues. About 100,000 people a year in the UK die after having a sudden cardiac arrest, and of these there are around 60,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests. Also, every week in the UK at least 12 young people die suddenly from undiagnosed heart conditions. Sudden cardiac arrest can happen to anyone who has or hasn’t been diagno...

There are 87 people diagnosed with epilepsy every day in the UK. Yet many people are still unaware of what it's really like to be diagnosed with epilepsy and what support is available. To help remedy this situation, National Epilepsy Week (18-24 May) is here to offer its support. To support the event and shine some light on epilepsy in the workplace, Aid Training has created An Employer's Guide To Epilepsy In The Workplace. This will help employers understand what they can do if their...

We cannot stress enough the importance of having a well-stocked first aid kit to hand in your home and at work. This can help in cases ranging from minor cuts and grazes, to life-threatening situations. To help we have compiled a list of essential items your first aid kit should contain, and how to use them. Waterproof plasters: in a variety of shapes and sizes Suitable for: Small wounds that are bleeding normally. If using in the kitchen, they should be blue to ensure that should the...

What isn’t funny but exposes us all for being a little bit foolish are the widespread misconceptions about first aid. Hundreds of thousands of people die every year because other people don’t know the right actions to help them.   Don’t get caught out. Make it your goal to learn vital first aid to ensure you’re not a fool this April. To help you on your way, we’re going to clear up the confusion and dispel some common first aid myths: Myth 1: The ambulance will be here so...

The term ‘First Aid’ was first coined in 1878 as civilian ambulance services started to provide aid to injured workers in large railway and mining districts. St. John Ambulance and British Red Cross were the first organisations to champion the practice of First Aid, based on the principles of the religious group ‘Knights Hospitaller’ who provided treatment and training for treating common battlefield injuries in the middle ages. The International Red Cross and Red Crescent movement began...

We all wonder how we would react in an emergency and hope we would risk our lives to save someone in danger. The qualities of a first responder can mean the difference between survival and death for those in need of help or rescue. These days there are a large number of FPOS training courses available which equip someone with the knowledge to respond to a variety of emergency situations. But apart from training, there are a number of personal traits and qualities that a first responder s...

For all those involved in Paediatric First Aid Training delivery.. please see the below link. Pending Ministerial Approval - from September of this year deliverers of this training will no longer be required to seek Local Authority Approval. More details promised by the government… https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/fil... Paula Farrell ...

Please join with us here at Aid Training to wish Cherry and Damian all the very best for their future life together, their nuptials are on Friday 14th February 2 years to the day of their first date. ...

While waiting for the emergency services to arrive there are things that you can do to care for a victim. For this reason, we are going to provide a guide on how to treat severe burn cases quickly and safely. The following first aid procedures should be used to help a burn victim as soon as possible. This will limit the degree of damage to the skin and should be carried out while waiting for help to arrive. Ensure the victim is safe Initially make sure that the victim is not in contact wit...

With Valentine’s Day rapidly approaching you are probably worrying about what you should do to celebrate. Many couples decide to stay at home and cook a meal to save money and have some more privacy. With so much of your concentration going on making the evening special you may forget to remember basic safety procedures. Don’t turn Valentine’s Day into a first aid disaster and memorise our list of how to tackle the most common blunders on the 14th February. Candles  Having a ...