Saved by the bell? Not this time! Life Saving Training saves school staff from tedious training!
At Life Saving Training, we love working with schools for School First Aid. Schools are cornerstones of our communities who nurture the next generation. Staff in schools work tirelessly to support their students, their families and their school culture. They’re often on the front line, looking after the safety of their learners, colleagues and visitors.…
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Why we believe in Mental Health First Aid training
Life Saving Training’s mission since 2013 has been to save lives and better protect workforces and communities. So far this has been through our unique First Aid and Health & Safety training that is effective, works in the real world and memorable for all the right reasons. We’re excited that we’ve expanded to include Mental…
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Cough 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…
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Christmas 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…
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First Aid Needs Assessment Explained
Your First Aid Needs Assessment might conjure up a few questions. A common question we get asked at Life Saving Training is – “How many First Aiders do we need to be legally compliant?” A better question may be however, “How many First Aiders do we need to keep the people in our organisation safe?”…
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Do I need an AED / defibrillator in my workplace?
One question we’re often asked at Life Saving Training is “do I need an AED / defibrillator in my workplace?”. This includes considering the premises of an organisation you may be involved with voluntarily. It’s a great question to ask to ensure you’re assessing risks and taking the appropriate precautions. AED stands for Automated External…
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Defibrillators in Newcastle upon Tyne
Here’s another Newcastle City Centre Defibrillator/AED! We’re on a mission to help people to save lives, so we simply love to let you know about defibrillator locations. Public access defibrillators are really useful and we’re starting off by letting you know about defibrillators in Newcastle upon Tyne, but watch this space! As we know, a…
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Complete Buyer’s Guide to Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs)
Choosing an AED. Which defibrillator should I buy? There’s a huge range of defibrillators on the market – so which defibrillator should I buy is a very good question to ask. With a significant range in prices it really depends on what you’re looking for in a defibrillator. It’s fantastic that you’re looking for…
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First Aid on the National Curriculum
The government has proposed to add First Aid and CPR to the national school curriculum in England. If you like the sound of this, we need your support and ACTION! There was a lot of excitement last month over the government’s announcement to help children learn these life saving skills. And rightly so – it’s…
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Newcastle City Centre Defibrillators
Are you wondering where Newcastle City Centre Defibrillators are? It’s good to wonder! Shockingly, a person’s chance of survival decreases by around 10% for every minute where defibrillation is delayed. Unfortunately, CPR alone is not enough and it’s vital that a defibrillator is on a person’s chest within minutes to give them a fighting chance.…
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