First Aid

Why did none of the major Parties mention Defibrillators in their 2024 Election Manifesto?

Why did none of the major Parties mention Defibrillators in their 2024 Election Manifesto?

Aaron Curran
Posted by: Aaron Curran

Date: Tuesday, 09 July 2024. -  
Blog, First Aid

As the dust settles on a historic landslide victory for the Labour Party, one glaring absence was clear in each major party's manifesto throughout the election.

Neither Labour, Conservatives, Liberal Democrats, the Green Party or Reform UK mention defibrillators in their manifesto. With around 60,000 deaths as a result of Out of Hospital Cardiac Arrests (OHCA) each year in the UK, how can such a major issue be overlooked completely?

Are athletes more likely to suffer Sudden Cardiac Arrest?

Are athletes more likely to suffer Sudden Cardiac Arrest?

Aaron Curran
Posted by: Aaron Curran

Date: Tuesday, 02 July 2024. -  
Blog, First Aid, Training

Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) is a serious medical emergency in which the heart suddenly ceases the ability to effectively pump blood around the body. Awareness of SCA has increased recently, thanks in part to high profile cases involving sportspeople such as Christian Eriksen and Damar Hamlin.

These cases are, for many, the first time they have heard about sudden cardiac arrest. Elite athletes suffering SCA in a stadium full of people is a traumatic event for all involved and makes front page news.

Why is such a dangerous medical emergency happening to athletes who are among the fittest in society?

Common Medical Emergencies in Children and how to Treat them

Common Medical Emergencies in Children and how to Treat them

Aaron Curran
Posted by: Aaron Curran

Date: Friday, 14 June 2024. -  
Blog, First Aid, Paediatric

Children are incredibly resilient, and while it may seem like they can bounce back from anything there are some medical emergencies that often strike children and need immediate attention.

When working in an environment with children present, it is vital that someone can recognise these conditions and be able to act decisively and confidently to put treatment in place.

Which First Aid course should I choose?

Which First Aid course should I choose?

Aaron Curran
Posted by: Aaron Curran

Date: Friday, 14 June 2024. -  
Blog, First Aid, Training

In the UK, it is a legal requirement for businesses to take reasonable steps to protect their employees. This includes implementing a first aid policy, and having a number of trained first aiders in the building - the number depends on the amount of staff at the business.

As well as complying with the law, sending team members on a first aid course helps protect the safety of your staff - but which first aid course should you choose?

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