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Since the introduction of the UK Resuscitation Council Primary Care Standards (2020) it is mandatory for annual updates of CPR/AED skills to be undertaken by clinical staff. Â It is also recommended for non-clinical staff too. Resuscitation Council Guidelines, 2025: Guidelines are reviewed every 5 years and the latest review was published in October 2025 and…
Annual CPR / AED updates for Primary Care practices. Read More »
Using ATMIST for Casualty Handover – useful lessons for first aiders. One of the key acronyms used by Emergency Services personnel is ATMIST, a structured method for providing clear and concise casualty information. First Aiders can also use ATMIST at handover to get across the key information that the emergency services need to know when
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There’s always lots of questions about first aid kits on our courses – some legal, some practical and some related to hygiene. We’ve put together this blog to cover the most frequently asked quesitons about first aid kits. How do you keep your first aid kit clean? When an accident happens, you don’t want to
First Aid Kit FAQs! Read More »
The ACVPU scale is a simple and rapid method of assessing a person’s level of consciousness or alertness in an emergency situation. The acronym stands for: A = Alert C = Confusion (new or worsening) V = responsive to Voice P = responsive to Pain U = Unresponsive AVPU becomes ACVPU It is a refined
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First Aid Manuals are an expected component on a first aid course and our digitally produced manuals are a great resource. Paper copies are useful but often get lost or out of date. With our digital manuals, you can store them on your phone, your PC or print them off for shared access. First Aid
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Learning First Aid – together? Group learning schemes and activities often create a sense of teamwork and a proactive learning environment. It should not be a surprise, then, that we find groups learning first aid together can be a very beneficial experience for all involved. We’ve run private, bespoke courses all over the world, and
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Alcohol poisoning occurs when a person drinks a toxic amount of alcohol, usually over a short period of time, sometimes called binge drinking. What is alcohol poisoning? The level of alcohol in a person’s blood can continue to rise for up to 30 to 40 minutes after their last drink. This can cause their symptoms to
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Keep your Christmas activities memorable for all the right reasons! Many accidents happen at this time of year due to changes in our travel and home arrangements plus more risks with fires, burns, trips and falls, heart problems plus the stress of it all. Being aware of the risks is the first step to preventing
The Top 5 Christmas holiday First Aid incidents Read More »
Mental health is often overlooked in expedition planning, despite being a leading cause of incidents, early withdrawals and impaired decision-making in the field. Stress, anxiety, burnout, interpersonal conflict and unresolved trauma can affect anyone, whether they are trekking in the Andes, conducting climate research in Africa, or undertaking conservation projects in remote Scottish glens.
Speaking at RGS Explore 2025 on Mental Health First Aid in Expedition Settings Read More »
Updated November, 2025 Open water swimming is increasingly popular and immersing yourself in cold water is being touted as providing many health benefits with many new people taking to the sea, lochs and rivers to try it out. However it is not without its dangers. As well as the cold water, other risks include injuries
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