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 First Aid
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
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 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 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 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
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
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
From ancient battlefield medicine to modern qualifications, discover how first aid evolved, and why confidence, evidence, and human judgement still matter today.
CPR
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
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.
First Aid
Most people hesitate in an emergency not because they don’t care, but because they are afraid of getting it wrong. This article explains what first aiders are really expected to do, why confidence matters more than perfection, and how simple, reasonable actions can save lives.
CPR training
Modern CPR is designed to be simple, fast, and effective. By focusing on high-quality chest compressions, hands-only CPR, and early use of defibrillators, ordinary people can save lives before emergency services arrive.