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Prepare for Common Halloween Injuries: First Aid Guidance for the Spooky Season

Prepare for Common Halloween Injuries: First Aid Guidance for the Spooky Season

Aaron Curran
Posted by: Aaron Curran

Date: Wednesday, 09 October 2024. -  
Blog, First Aid, Health & Safety

Halloween is a time for fun, costumes, and celebration, but it’s also a night when accidents and injuries are more likely to happen. Whether you’re out trick-or-treating with children or hosting a party, it’s important to be prepared for common injuries that can occur.

Knowing some basic first aid can make all the difference in preventing a minor accident from becoming a more serious issue. Here’s a guide to help you handle common Halloween injuries with confidence.

How Mental Health Training supports Employees and Employers

How Mental Health Training supports Employees and Employers

Aaron Curran
Posted by: Aaron Curran

Date: Thursday, 26 September 2024. -  
Mental Health First Aid, Blog

First Aid training is required by law at most workplaces and has been for a number of years, with the importance of having these life-saving skills widely acknowledged, but Mental Health First Aid training is becoming increasingly present across the UK.

Supporting employees who may be struggling with their mental health, and bringing in practices that protect your team’s mental wellbeing can not only improve morale but also productivity within the business.

What is Restart a Heart Day?

What is Restart a Heart Day?

Aaron Curran
Posted by: Aaron Curran

Date: Wednesday, 25 September 2024. -  
Blog, First Aid, Defibrillators

October 16th is Restart a Heart Day, dedicated to raising awareness around cardiac arrest and supporting people to learn Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).

In the UK around 60,000 people a year suffer a Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA), currently 90-95% of people who suffer an SCA will die. The only way this figure can be improved is by widespread education on CPR and the use of defibrillators.

Are UK Schools protected from Cardiac Arrest deaths?

Are UK Schools protected from Cardiac Arrest deaths?

Aaron Curran
Posted by: Aaron Curran

Date: Tuesday, 20 August 2024. -  
Blog, Defibrillators, Paediatric

While you may assume that cardiac arrests are reserved for older people, this simply isn’t the case. Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) is a leading cause of death among people under 30 in the UK, including school children.

An estimated 270 children die every year in the UK from SCA, emphasising the need for awareness and equipment to be present in all schools.

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