First Aid - Constellation Training

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Men's Health Week

Men's Health Week 2026: What the Numbers Say and Why They Matter

Men's Health Week is a reminder that small actions can make a big difference. Learn why regular check-ups, healthy habits and recognising warning signs matter for every man.

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Workplace Safety

Heat in the Workplace

High workplace temperatures are more than an issue of comfort. Learn how heat affects safety, concentration, wellbeing, and employer responsibilities during hot weather.

Child appearing overheated outdoors while cooling down with a handheld fan during hot weather

Heat Illness

Heat Illness: Spot It, Stop It

A practical guide to recognising dehydration, heat exhaustion, and heatstroke in adults and children, including warning signs, first aid, and when to call 999.

Woman sitting indoors looking overheated and fatigued during hot weather while cooling herself with a hand fan

First Aid

When the Heat Becomes the Hazard

Heat-related illness is becoming a growing risk in the UK. Learn how to recognise dehydration, heat exhaustion, and heatstroke, and what to do in an emergency.

Older man calls emergency services while a woman lies back on a sofa feeling unwell.

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.

ECG printout with a stethoscope, representing heart attack recognition and 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.

Close-up of an old telephone dial showing 999 for emergency calls.

First Aid

What Happens When You Call 999? The UK Emergency Number Explained

The UK’s 999 service looks simple, but the system behind it has changed dramatically. Here is how emergency calls work today, why location still matters, and what everyone should know before they need urgent help.

Woman performing chest compressions on an unresponsive man at home

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.

Tired man sitting on the edge of a bed next to a clock showing 6am

First Aid

The Clock Goes Forward. Your Health Goes Backwards.

When the clocks go forward, most people lose an hour and carry on. But the evidence suggests the spring time change can affect sleep, alertness, heart health, and road safety. Here is why the lost hour matters, and why first aid knowledge still matters too.

Teenage student sitting on the floor with a severe headache beside a backpack

Meningitis

Meningitis and Teenagers: What Every Parent Needs to Know

Meningitis in teenagers can develop rapidly and early symptoms may resemble flu or a hangover. This guide explains the warning signs parents should know and when to seek urgent medical help.

Meningitis

Meningitis: Symptoms, Causes, Vaccines and the UK Protection Gap

Meningitis is a serious infection that can progress rapidly and requires urgent medical treatment. This in-depth guide explains the causes, symptoms, vaccines, and the current protection gap in the UK.

Hands performing chest compressions on a CPR training manikin.

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