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.
First Aid for Mental Health
A detailed, UK-focused guide to the role, responsibilities, and legal standing of First Aiders for Mental Health: including boundaries, employer duties, and Nuco-accredited training.
Workplace First Aid
What are first aiders legally responsible for in the UK? Clear, practical guidance on duty of care, consent, and legal protection, written to build confidence, not fear.
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