First Aid Tips
How do you make a positive difference in a real life, high pressure First Aid situation?
There’s no doubt that everyone should learn life saving skills — but they need maintaining too. And we need to be prepared if we are to have the most positive impact we can on our casualties. We can give ourselves the best chance of performing first aid under pressure (and performing well) by gaining knowledge…
Read MoreOur Top 5 uses of the Trusty Triangular bandage!
OK, life would be easier if we always had a range of big medical bags beside us with everything that we could possibly need. But in reality, we usually have to choose what to carry and what to leave behind in the pre-hospital setting where we carry what we need. Even if we don’t have to…
Read MoreFirst Aid Myths
On nearly every First Aid course we deliver – whether that’s a basic, Basic Life Support course, Workplace First Aid or one of our Advanced First Aid courses, we’re required to debunk a number of First Aid myths. Some can be quite entertaining – but it always worries us when we hear these myths being…
Read MoreCough CPR – If I’m having a Heart Attack, should I try ‘Cough CPR?’
If you’re on Facebook or any social media for that matter, you’ve probably seen the advice of Cough CPR. ‘HOW TO SURVIVE A HEART ATTACK WHEN ALONE’ (in all caps – as the best medical advice on the internet often is…). At the request of the post, you may have even shared it… It suggests…
Read MoreChristmas First Aid: a Quick Survival Guide
Christmas is hopefully a time that is full of cheer, but when the drinks flow and everyone’s having a good time, it can also result in some pretty strange happenings that require awesome Christmas First Aid. So, have an amazing time, but roll up your sleeves and be prepared to get stuck in! Here are…
Read MoreTop Tip: How to access public access defibrillators!
Public Access Defibrillators are appearing all over Newcastle, Gateshead, Sunderland, Durham and across the North East. However, people often say when they’re on our courses that they’re not sure how to get into public access defibrillators because the box is locked. These machines really can mean the difference between life and death, so the more…
Read MoreWhere is my nearest defibrillator / AED?
We don’t have a list of where defibrillators are located across the UK, however you can search using the links included below in this blog. If you’re interested in buying a defibrillator, please click here. Please note – in an emergency, call 999 – your local ambulance service will also be able to inform you…
Read MoreHow often should you refresh first aid training?
How often you should refresh first aid training is a question we get asked a lot and it’s a good question to ask! After all, it’s important to be sure you’re up to date and confident in your life saving skills! This means you’ll be more effective at helping others and less likely to panic…
Read MoreAmbulance target times are being missed, so what can we do about it?
A shocking statistic reported in a new BBC investigation about ambulance target times, is that over half of all 999 calls made are for non life threatening situations. The target is to reach 75% of patients in eight minutes. This is especially shocking as we know all but one of thirteen Ambulance trusts currently miss it.…
Read MoreFirst Aid: How to Remove Ticks
Ticks are small spider like creatures that feed on the blood of animals and humans. They can transmit bacteria that cause diseases such as Lyme disease. Not all tick bites result in disease, but it’s important you know how to avoid tick bites and what to do if you get bitten. Ticks bite to attach to…
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