Every year on 29 September, millions of people around the globe mark World Heart Day - a campaign led by the World Heart Federation to raise awareness of cardiovascular diseases, the world’s leading cause of death.

For us at Imperative Training, it’s more than just a date on the calendar. It’s a reminder that the skills you learn in a First Aid course could one day mean the difference between life and death.

Driving theory tests in the UK will include questions on CPR and First Aid from 2026.

The plans have been introduced by the DVSA in partnership with Resuscitation Council UK in an attempt to boost cardiac arrest survival rates. First Aid knowledge and techniques are already a part of driving tests across much of Europe

At Imperative Training, we know better than most that first aid saves lives - but only if the person delivering it knows what to do, and feels confident doing it. That’s why regularly refreshing your first aid training is just as important as getting certified in the first place.

But how often should you actually refresh your first aid skills?

Running is more popular than ever, with the rise of run clubs and other initiatives to get people moving - the UK is much more active.

While running and cycling are both great forms of exercise that are good at keeping people in shape and healthy - there are some dangers associated with these exercises.

Here are some of the more common injuries associated with running and cycling, and how to best respond should these affect you.