TimApr 26, 20214 minSpinal InjuryWhilst rare, a person with a suspected spinal injury should be treated carefully to avoid causing or worsening any spinal cord injury....
TimFeb 22, 20214 minMeningitisMeningitis usually affects babies, children and young adults. Some forms of the disease can be rapidly fatal. Find out more in this post...
TimMar 19, 20204 minHead InjuryHead injuries are one of the most common traumatic injuries. Find out how to manage them in this post...
TimFeb 17, 20204 minClinical ShockNot many people understand what shock is, or why it's important. Read on to find out how to recognise it and what to do about it...
TimJan 17, 20205 minSeizuresEpilepsy is the most common cause of convulsions, but up to 23% of people may have been mis-diagnosed. Find out about the other causes...
TimNov 5, 20195 minUnconscious PersonWhen someone collapses, it can be really scary. Your first thought might be whether they're still breathing or even alive...
TimJul 29, 20195 minAnaphylaxisEvery year in the UK, there are somewhere in the region of 5,000 anaphylactic reactions that lead to hospital admission, but only 20 deaths.
TimJun 21, 20194 minResponsibilities of a First AiderBecoming a first aider comes with a few more responsibilities than just sticking plasters on people...
TimApr 25, 20192 minCommon First Aid Fatality RatesHave you ever wondered which first aid problems you're most likely to encounter, and which are most likely to be fatal? I have, so I...
TimMar 18, 20193 minAsthmaIn the UK, there are in the region of 1800 deaths from asthma every year. It affects both children and adults and an attack can be...
TimMar 18, 20194 minDo I need a Qualification?Providers use all sorts of words to describe their courses and people often ask me what the differences are. Read on to find out......
TimFeb 8, 20195 minChest painChest pain is one of the most common presentations to the ambulance service. Every call is taken extremely seriously, as it's the most...
TimJan 3, 20193 minTrainer CompetenceHaving had another learner tell me a scary story of something they were taught on a previous course, I thought I'd put pen to paper... Q....
TimDec 19, 20183 minChokingThere are thousands of choking incidents that happen every year. Most incidents happen around food. Read on to find out what to do...
TimDec 17, 20184 minHow many First Aiders do I Need?Having the correct first aid provision in your workplace is not only a legal requirement, it's incredibly important for the safety of you...
TimNov 9, 20186 minCardiac ArrestOf all of the problems that you may have to deal with, Cardiac Arrest is by far the most important. There are around 60,000 cases of...
TimOct 18, 20182 minBurn InjuriesWith Bonfire Night rapidly approaching, we thought it was a useful time to review Burn Injuries. Think you know this, take our Burns Quiz...
TimAug 20, 20182 minHeat IllnessWhen the hot weather comes back, people die from it, especially old and young people. A small increase in a person’s core body...
TimJul 26, 20181 minCPR in the National CurriculumCPR in the National Curriculum from 2020? Let's make it happen... The Government has revealed plans to add First Aid and CPR training to...
TimJul 13, 20182 minDrowningIn the region of 600 people died from drowning in the UK in 2017. Countless more will have been involved in an incident that didn’t...