During the winter months it is important to look after yourselves from the dangers of cold weather. Infants, the elderly and frail are the most vulnerable. However, anyone can suffer from hypothermia and it can be serious. Hypothermia occurs when a person’s body temperature drops from the normal 37C to below 35C. Hypothermia can be…
One of the most eagerly awaited nights of the year is on its way. Most parents’ worry is that their child will eat too many sweets. Stay safe at Halloween and remember to encourage children to be aware of choking risks. Don’t let your children run with sweets in their mouth, and remember to check…
We have had an interesting week teaching In house First Aid courses to staff at local schools in High Wycombe and the surrounding areas. The delegates were very entertaining, making the course a fun and enjoyable experience. Here is what some of the participants had to say about the First Aid Courses. “The best, most…
Sudden cardiac arrest is a leading cause of death in the UK. Around 30,000 people each year suffer out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. Every minute without CPR and Defibrillation, a person’s chance of survival decreases by approximately 10%. An automated external defibrillator (AED) is a device which shocks the heart back into its normal rhythm during cardiac…
As the hot weather continues here are some tips to help you stay safe in the sun. Dehydration is a common side effect of high temperatures and outdoor time during the summer. Keeping everyone well hydrated is particularly important in this hot weather. Drink plenty of water and don’t forget to look out for those…
According to Asthma UK, there are 5.4 million people with asthma in the UK, and from research carried out by Asthma UK someone has a serious attack every 10 seconds. Asthma is a condition that affects the airways, causing them to tighten and go into spasm, making it difficult for the sufferer to breathe. Asthma…
We recently delivered an In house Baby First Aid Course for expectant parents in Maidenhead; everyone enjoyed themselves and gave really good feedback. More importantly, the participants felt confident that if an accident ever occurs they would be able to deal with it confidently. Here is what the participants had to say: “Today we attended…
We thought it is important to share some knowledge on how to treat the most common type of sport injuries. It is essential to know how to treat minor first aid injuries to prevent them from getting worse. It is also crucial that you have a first aider on site when performing any sports. Sprains…
We recently delivered an Emergency First Aid Course in Amersham for staff at a fitness studio. It was a pleasure returning to this fitness studio, great staff and great venue. The course had been tailored to suit the needs of those attending presenting realistic scenarios to help reinforce their learning. There was great feedback and…
According to the British Heart Foundation statistics, sadly someone is taken to hospital with a heart attack every three minutes. We feel it is necessary to spread the word about this condition and ensure that you know how to respond if someone around you experiences one. A heart attack is caused by a sudden obstruction…
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