These posts are exactly what they say – General First Aid Posts that may or may not belong to a more specific category or interest list.
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Updated August, 2023. Angina is chest pain that occurs when the blood supply to the muscles of the heart is restricted. It usually happens because the arteries supplying the heart become hardened and/or narrowed. The pain is usually triggered by physical activity or stress and typically only lasts for a few minutes. This is often
Angina – signs, symptoms and treatment Read More »
Charitable Donations – Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance As a Co-operative organisation, our corporate social responsibility at the First Aid Training Co-operative is high on our agenda. As reported in our newsletter recently, as we enter our 9th year of operation we’re delighted to officially support two UK based charities whose aims are closely aligned with
Why we’re supporting Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance Read More »
Weever fish can deliver a nasty sting that can put an abrupt end to fun on the beach or in the surf. In this blog, we describe what you should do if you are stung, and how to avoid being stung by a Weever Fish. What are Weever Fish? The Weever Fish near the UK
Weever Fish – What to do if you get stung Read More »
Can You Swallow Your Tongue? The short answer is No! ‘Swallowing your tongue’ is an urban myth that describes a casualty’s airway being blocked by their tongue. However we regularly hear football commentators on the TV say that the physio, as they run on the pitch, will need to be careful. In case the unconscious
Myths of football first aid – can you swallow your tongue? Read More »
There is a little known way to let the emergency services know you are in trouble, but you cannot say anything. Knowing this simple tip could save your life. Police Do Not Respond to Silent Calls A police spokesman has said that emergency services do not have the resources to attend every silent 999 call.
This is how to dial 999 when you’re too scared to speak out loud Read More »
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
Top 5 first aid tips for horse riders in the sun Read More »
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
Simon Willis interviews Cory Jones Read More »
Updated May, 2023. NOTE – EMERADE AAIs RECALLED, MAY 2023. Patients, or carers of patients, who carry Emerade 300 or 500 microgram adrenaline auto-injector pens should immediately contact their GP to obtain a prescription for, and be supplied with two auto-injectors of a different brand. Pharmacists and pharmacy teams can also help with obtaining new
Why carry two Adrenalin Auto-injectors? Read More »
In first aid we very often talk about signs and symptoms, and these are often lumped together in one phrase, almost as if they are the same thing really. However they are quite different, so in this post we’re going to explain the difference between signs and symptoms, and how this might affect your first
The Difference Between Signs and Symptoms Read More »
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
Equestrian Events with an External Medical Provider Read More »