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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Updated July, 2026. Knowing how to treat a jellyfish sting is useful knowledge – before you need it. Jellyfish are simple sea creatures with a dome and tentacles. They move by pulsating their body but are at the mercy of tides and ocean currents. The tentacles are the ‘business end’ of the animal that contain
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What is it? Mechanism of injury, (MOI), is the manner in which a physical injury has occurred. It describes how, with what force, and to which part of the body energy was applied. In other words, what happened? How did it happen? What forces were involved & what were the results? Now for the geeky
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The ocean – with its amazing biodiversity – offers many more organisms for scientists to discover and develop new medicines. Scientists have extracted chemicals from corals and sponges that fight some of the worst infectious bacteria and many other micro-organisms, seaweeds, snails and crustaceans are proving very beneficial in the search for new medicines. The nature of living
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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. In the few summer months we get to enjoy in the UK we learn to deal with extremes, however on those few scorching hot days do you know the risks?
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The outdoor sector has always recognised the importance of keeping people physically safe, but mental health is now rightly receiving the same level of attention. Whether leading a mountain expedition, instructing a paddle sport session, working at an outdoor centre or supporting colleagues behind the scenes, outdoor professionals can find themselves responding to someone experiencing
Everyone at First Aid Training Co-operative is delighted to announce that our Director, Cory Jones FRGS, has been elected to the Royal Geographical Society’s Expeditions and Fieldwork Committee. The committee plays a key role in helping shape the Society’s work on scientific expeditions, field research and outdoor learning, providing guidance on strategy, policy and safety
If you require mental health crisis support services immediately: Thinking about suicide? Worried about someone else? Disclaimer This page is intended as a self-help tool and is not intended as a substitute for professional services. Please seek help from a crisis service or a doctor if you are thinking about suicide. Suicide prevention is life
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