CPR or Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation is a key part of all first aid courses. From the simplest Basic Life Support (BLS) course right up to the 3-day FAW, CPR is one of the first skills taught to all new or renewing first aiders.In this easy-to-consume guide, we’ll give you the information you need to understand what …
A stroke is a condition that affects your brain. Globally, more than 15 million people are affected by stroke each year and approximately 6 million will die as a result. They can happen to anyone at any age, but are more likely to happen as people get older. In this straightforward guide to strokes, you’ll discover …
If you work in a large organisation, you probably have a hierarchy of people involved in first aid. Maybe you have a Health and Safety manager who has day-to-day responsibility, ably supported by your company’s first aiders.If you’re in a smaller company, perhaps your operations manager may have first aid as one of his or …
26th March each year is Purple Day in support of Epilepsy awareness worldwide. Cassidy Megan, a young girl from Canada started Purple day in 2008 to promote awareness of and raise funds for people with epilepsy. now it’s a global event which encourages people to wear purple and host fundraising events to promote conversation in support …
Starting on the 6th May, Meningitis awareness week aims to raise awareness and increase fundraising for the condition. … 6th May 2019 – Viral Meningitis Awareness WeekRead More »
There are around 150,000 cases of sepsis each year in the UK. It kills around 5 people every hour – or 44,000 a year – more than kills bowel, breast and prostate cancer combined (figures from The Sepsis Trust). Unfortunately, it is not always spotted or considered early enough. … 6 Clues to Spotting SepsisRead More …
