First Aid
Heart Attack: What to Do
What should you do if you think someone is having a heart attack? Learn the key symptoms, when to call 999, how aspirin may help, and what to do if they collapse.
Emergency Response
First Aid
The Heart Attack: What It Is, What It Feels Like, and What to Do
Heart attacks are not always dramatic or obvious. Learn how to recognise possible symptoms, why fast action matters, and what workplaces can do to respond.
First Aid
If Someone Collapses: What to Do Before the Ambulance Arrives
When someone collapses, the minutes before the ambulance arrives can decide the outcome. This practical guide explains how to recognise cardiac arrest, start hands-only CPR, and use an AED with confidence.
CPR
The Best Songs for CPR, and Why Michael Jackson Got There First
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
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.
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.
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.
First Aid
Acting with Confidence in an Emergency: What First Aiders Really Need to Know
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.