Updated Sept 2026 Â A heart attack is a serious medical emergency in which the supply of blood to the heart is suddenly blocked. Recognising heart attacks and knowing about other chest pains is an essential skill for first aiders. A blockage in the heart often comes on suddenly and with no prior warning. When any…
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A first aid or medical room is a room where someone who is ill or injured is taken for first aid treatment and wait the arrival of emergency services if required. It also allows privacy as well a chance to reassure the casualty in a safe and calm space. But what should you have in
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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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Updated September 2026 What is Sepsis? Normally the immune system should fight an infection. But in the case of Sepsis, the immune system reacts by attacking the organs and tissues of the body. Sepsis is life-threatening and can be hard to spot. It is a form of blood poisoning that is caused by the immune
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Most people in the UK are aware than in an emergency, you should call 999 to reach the fire, police or ambulance services. Yet, several other numbers are also promoted for non-emergency use. Do you know the difference? 999 = Emergencies only. 999 has been used in the UK for over 80 years and was
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Why bother with Mental Health First Aid courses? Because people matter whether in the workplace or at home. Because poor mental health accounts for more than half of all work-related illnesses. Mental health issues cost business more than physical injuries such as back and other muscular problems. A recent report found that almost half of
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First Aid Acronyms Explained – RICE         An acronym is a word or name formed as an abbreviation, created from the initial letters of a phrase or a word.  The first aid world uses many acronyms to help us remember different treatments.  In this series we have explained the meanings of
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Camping Trip First Aid Basics Updated August 2026 We all love the great outdoors. Imagine the situation: You’ve arrived at a beautiful, picturesque lake and have just set up camp. You sit to enjoy the view and listen to the tranquil bird song. It is during these idyllic moments that a minor lapse in concentration can
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Under Martyn’s Law (Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025), venues across the UK are now required to be better prepared for terrorist attacks, including mass casualty events involving stabbing, gunfire or bombing. A critical part of that preparedness is having Public Access Trauma Kits (PAcT) on site – and making sure staff are trained to
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With many wildfires in the UK and Europe recently, knowing the basics of first aid for smoke inhalation is a useful skill for first aiders. What are the risks of smoke inhalation from wildfires? Smoke inhalation from wildfires is a much more serious threat to health (and life) than smoking a cigarette or sitting next
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