CPR
Annie, Are You OK?
Annie, are you OK?’ isn’t just a lyric. It links back to CPR training and the Resusci Anne manikin, and it’s a neat reminder of what matters in a real cardiac arrest: call 999, start compressions fast, and don’t wait
Damon Birch
First Aider with over 30 years’ experience, including service as an officer with St John Ambulance and later as a first aider and trainer with the Event Medicine Company. Mental Health First Aider and instructor for 8+ years.
Mental health support
When You Notice Something Has Changed: A Parent's Guide to Self-Injury
If you’re worried your teen might be self-injuring, you’re not alone. This is a calm, practical guide to what you might notice, how to start a conversation, and how to get the right support.
Mental Health First Aid
Not Just About Food: Understanding Eating Disorders
Eating disorders are not a choice and they are not just about food. This guide explains what to look for, how to respond at work, and how Mental Health First Aiders can support someone safely during Eating Disorders Awareness Week 2026.
Mental Health at Work
Eating Disorders in the Workplace: An Employer’s Legal and Ethical Duty
Employers can’t treat mental health, but they can spot risk, respond appropriately, and make it easier for people to get support early. This short guide covers practical steps for managers, clear support routes, and workplace actions that reduce harm.
First Aid for Mental Health
A Parent's Guide to Eating Disorders: Recognition and Support
A gentle guide for parents during Eating Disorder Awareness Week. Learn how to spot early signs, foster healthy conversations about food, and support your child’s mental wellbeing with practical, empathetic advice
First Aid
Sepsis: Signs, Symptoms and What to Do (UK Guide for Parents and Carers)
Sepsis affects around 245,000 people in the UK each year and can become life-threatening within hours. This in-depth guide explains the signs in adults and children, when to call 999, and what action to take.
Paediatric First Aid
Sepsis: What Parents and Childcare Professionals Need to Know
Sepsis can develop rapidly in children following common infections. Here’s what parents and childcare professionals need to recognise, and when to seek urgent medical help
First Aid
What to Do in an Emergency: A Simple First Aid Framework That Works Under Pressure
In an emergency, most people freeze not because they don’t care, but because they don’t know what to do first. This simple first aid framework explains how to assess the situation, make safe decisions, and take action when it matters most.
Mental Health First Aid
The Evolution of First Aid for Mental Health: From Asylums to Understanding
Mental Health First Aid is a relatively new concept built on a long and often troubling history. This article explores how our approach to mental health has evolved from asylums and institutionalisation to modern, evidence-based mental health first aid in today’s workplaces.
History of First Aid
The History of First Aid: From Ancient Battlefield Medicine to Modern Qualifications
From ancient battlefield medicine to modern qualifications, discover how first aid evolved, and why confidence, evidence, and human judgement still matter today.
CPR
The Remarkable History of CPR: From Tobacco Smoke Enemas to Life-Saving Techniques
From tobacco smoke enemas to modern CPR, the history of resuscitation is a story of trial, error, and progress. Discover how life-saving techniques evolved and why early, confident action matters.
Mental Health First Aid
Why Your Business Needs Mental Health First Aiders
Mental health is a workplace health and safety issue, not a wellbeing extra. This HSE-aligned guide explains what employers are expected to do, how Mental Health First Aiders fit into risk management, and why early support matters.