Updated June, 2023 For the hot and sunny days we enjoy with our horses, there are important things we need to know about first aid in the sun. Equestrians expose themselves to the elements day in and day out, blistering heat in the summer and freezing temperatures in the winter. But how often do you…
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Recently our Director, Cory Jones, was interviewed by Simon Willis of Always Another Adventure during an Outdoor First Aid course that Simon was attending. Simon runs the popular – and very useful – website which includes lots of podcasts, videos, resources and a shop. Simon had attended other Outdoor First Aid courses and found ours
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These days diversification is essential and running your own events is always an option. Depending upon numbers and governing body you may need an external medical provider to cover for your event, but how do you find the right company that will give you the right cover? Here is a short guide to help with
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The final of the FSB Scotland business awards was held on March 8th at the voco® Grand Central, directly adjoining Glasgow Central station. As well as these awards the hotel has played host to everyone: from politicians such as Winston Churchill to Hollywood stars like Frank Sinatra. One of our Directors Cory Jones went to the award
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 First Aid Training Co-operative are proud to be one of the Scottish finalists in Federation of Small Business (FSB) Micro Businesses of the Year Awards 2023. This award celebrates micro businesses punching above their weight. The Scottish finals of the awards are to be held on Wednesday 8 March 2023 in Glasgow in the Glasgow Grand Central Hotel.
A blog for Equestrian (and other) businesses. If you are a child of the 70s or 80s then you probably think of the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) as the government group who takes all the fun out of life. The changing standards to ensure you are wearing the right hat or body protector, to
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GoodSAM is a free global smartphone app that alerts members of the public who know how to perform CPR and alerts them to someone nearby that is in cardiac arrest. You can then respond and help with CPR until the Emergency Services arrive. How good an idea is that?!! Cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and using an
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Updated May 2025  A heart attack is a serious medical emergency in which the supply of blood to the heart is suddenly blocked, usually by a blood clot in one of the vessels supplying blood to the heart.  It often comes on suddenly and with no prior warning. When any muscle in the body is
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Ahoy there me mateys! Sept 19th is International Talk Like a Pirate Day, that be true! Accidents do happen, aaarh! Here be 5 first aid tips for any mishaps aboardships for all of ye and how we tries to prevent any injuries…… 1. Rope Burns Ropes onboard are best kept good n clean – no
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Trips in the yard, awkward dismounts and jerks on the reins or lead rope can all result in a sprained joint. In this blog, we look at what you can do to assess the injury, alleviate pain and promote recovery. What are the different types of joint injuries? Soft tissue – Soft tissue refers to
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