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Rutland First Aid Training, Unit 2B Station Approach, Ashwell (2025)

19/11/2025

🩵 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 – 𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗶𝗴𝗻𝘀, 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳

Prostate cancer is the 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗼𝗻 𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝗻 𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗞, yet many don’t realise that early prostate cancer often has no symptoms at all.
That’s why awareness, regular checks, and knowing your own body are so important.

𝗪𝗵𝗼’𝘀 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝘁 𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗸?
Men are at higher risk if they are:
✔️ Aged 𝟱𝟬 𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿
✔️ Have a 𝗳𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗵𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 of prostate or breast cancer
✔️ Black men (risk increases from age 45)

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳:
Unlike some cancers, prostate cancer 𝗰𝗮𝗻’𝘁 𝗯𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗮 𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳-𝗲𝘅𝗮𝗺 𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗲 — the prostate is internal. But you can check in other important ways:

🔵 𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝘆𝗺𝗽𝘁𝗼𝗺𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸 𝘁𝗼 𝗮 𝗚𝗣 𝗶𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲:

• Difficulty starting or stopping urination
• A weak flow
• Needing to p*e more often, especially at night
• Feeling like your bladder hasn’t emptied
• Blood in urine or semen
• Pain in the lower back, hips, or pelvis

🔵 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗦𝗔 𝗯𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁
Ask your GP about a 𝗣𝗦𝗔 𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁, a simple blood test that can help detect early signs of prostate cancer. It isn’t perfect, but it’s an important tool — especially if you’re in a higher-risk group.

🔵 𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗻𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗹
Changes matter. If something feels different, don’t ignore it.

🔵 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗸 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗶𝘁
Men often avoid conversations about health. A simple chat could encourage someone to get checked — and could save a life.

𝗘𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝗱𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘀𝗮𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀.
If something doesn’t feel right, speak to your GP. Checking in on your health is not a sign of weakness — it’s a sign of strength. 💙

17/11/2025

We might be in the middle of a unit move alongside our sister company Dive Rutland, but training is very much still happening — so it’s time for a little social media catch-up!

👏 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗔𝗶𝗱 𝗮𝘁 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗥𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲!

This two-day course is designed for anyone who has previously completed the full three-day First Aid at Work qualification and needs to keep their certification in date.

A great couple of days refreshing essential skills, updating knowledge, and ensuring everyone stays confident and competent should the worst happen.

If your business has staff due for renewal, or you're unsure when your certificates expire, get in touch — we’re here to help keep you compliant and prepared.

31/10/2025

🎃 𝗛𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗧𝗶𝗽 🎃

Halloween is spooky enough—don’t let an unexpected trip to A&E add to the fright! Many costumes are made from highly flammable synthetic materials like polyester or nylon, which can ignite quickly if they catch fire.

𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗛𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗻:
✅ Choose flame-resistant fabrics
✅ Avoid long, trailing elements on costumes
✅ Keep well away from open flames
✅ Teach children how to 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗽, 𝗗𝗿𝗼𝗽, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗼𝗹𝗹 𝗶𝗻 𝗮𝗻 𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆

A little preparation goes a long way—have a fun, safe, and fire-aware Halloween! 🕯️👻

29/10/2025

𝗘𝗗𝗨𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗪𝗘𝗗𝗡𝗘𝗦𝗗𝗔𝗬

𝗞𝗶𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘆 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘀: 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗡𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄 🪨

Kidney stones are hard deposits of minerals and salts that form in your kidneys. They can be painful, but knowing the signs, symptoms, and treatment options can help you act quickly.

𝗦𝗶𝗴𝗻𝘀 & 𝗦𝘆𝗺𝗽𝘁𝗼𝗺𝘀:
● Severe pain in your back, side, or lower abdomen
● Pain that comes in waves or fluctuates in intensity
● Blood in your urine (pink, red, or brown)
● Nausea or vomiting
● Frequent urination or a persistent urge to urinate
● Cloudy or foul-smelling urine

𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁:
Most small stones can pass naturally by drinking plenty of water 💧 and taking pain relief.
Larger stones may require:
● Medical procedures to break up the stone (lithotripsy)
● Surgical removal in rare cases
● Preventative measures to reduce recurrence, like dietary changes

If you experience severe pain or any of these symptoms, 𝘀𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗽𝘁𝗹𝘆. Early treatment can prevent complications and protect your kidney health.

22/10/2025

𝗘𝗗𝗨𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗪𝗘𝗗𝗡𝗘𝗦𝗗𝗔𝗬

Your kidneys play a vital role in your health, but do you know the signs of trouble? Today, let’s talk about 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗿𝘂𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗽𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘀—a condition where the tiny filters in your kidneys, called 𝗴𝗹𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗿𝘂𝗹𝗶, become inflamed.

This inflammation can be triggered by infections, autoimmune diseases, or other underlying conditions, and it affects your kidneys’ ability to filter waste and excess fluids from your blood.

𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝘀𝘆𝗺𝗽𝘁𝗼𝗺𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘄𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗳𝗼𝗿:
● Blood in your urine (pink or cola-coloured)
● Swelling in your face, hands, feet, or abdomen
● High blood pressure
● Foamy urine (due to excess protein)
● Fatigue

If you or a loved one are experiencing these signs, it’s important to speak with a 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹. Early diagnosis can make a significant difference.

15/10/2025

𝗘𝗗𝗨𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗪𝗘𝗗𝗡𝗘𝗦𝗗𝗔𝗬

Ever wondered what your kidneys actually do? 🧐 These bean-shaped organs are small but mighty, performing several vital jobs to keep your body healthy:

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗸𝗶𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘆𝘀 𝗱𝗼:
● 𝗙𝗶𝗹𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗼𝘅𝗶𝗻𝘀 from your blood
● 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗳𝗹𝘂𝗶𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗹𝘆𝘁𝗲 𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 (like sodium, potassium, and calcium)
● 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗹 𝗯𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 by producing hormones
● 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼n via the hormone erythropoietin
● 𝗠𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗯𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘀 by balancing calcium and vitamin D

Keeping your kidneys healthy is essential for your overall wellbeing. 💙 Drink plenty of water, eat a balanced diet, and get regular check-ups to make sure they’re working at their best!

10/10/2025

💚 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗗𝗮𝘆 💚

Mental health is just as important as physical health.
Today, we commit to breaking the stigma and fostering a world where it’s okay not to be okay.

One powerful way to support others is by learning practical skills through our 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗔𝗶𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝘀 — giving you the confidence to recognise the signs and offer meaningful help when it matters most.

Prioritising your mental well-being isn’t selfish — it’s essential.
Take time for self-care, check in on your loved ones, and create safe spaces for open conversations. Your support can make a world of difference in someone’s life journey. 💚

29/09/2025

❤️🌍 𝙏𝙤𝙙𝙖𝙮 𝙞𝙨 𝙒𝙤𝙧𝙡𝙙 𝙃𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙩 𝘿𝙖𝙮 🌍❤️

Your heart works hard for you every second of every day – so it’s time we show it some love.

World Heart Day is all about raising awareness of cardiovascular health and encouraging us all to take simple steps to protect our hearts:

💧 Stay hydrated
🥗 Eat a balanced, heart-healthy diet
🚶‍♂️ Keep active every day
🚭 Avoid smoking and limit alcohol
🩺 Go for regular health checks

And remember… 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗔𝗶𝗱 𝘀𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝘀𝘂𝗰𝗵 𝗮𝘀 𝗖𝗣𝗥 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗘𝗗 use could save a life if someone’s heart stops. 💪

Take care of your heart, and learn the skills to protect others too.

𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗱𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲:-
📞 01572 868 450 / 07546 227199
📧 info@rutlandfirstaidtraining.com
🌐 www.rutlandfirstaidtraining.com

23/09/2025

🎉 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 who successfully completed their 𝗘𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗔𝗶𝗱 𝗮𝘁 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗰𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 on this week’s open course! 👏

During the day, learners gained the skills and confidence to handle real-life emergencies, including:
🩹 Dealing with everyday injuries
💔 Recognising and responding to heart attacks & strokes
🫁 Performing CPR and using an AED
🚨 Managing choking, seizures, and shock
⚠️ Understanding workplace responsibilities under First Aid regulations

Whether you’re an individual looking to upskill or a business needing to meet workplace requirements, our open courses are a great way to learn in a supportive, practical environment.

📅 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗘𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗔𝗶𝗱 𝗮𝘁 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸 course with spaces is on 10th November – book your place today!

👉 https://bit.ly/dr_efaw

17/09/2025

🚑 𝗦𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗔𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 – 𝗘𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗔𝗶𝗱 𝗮𝘁 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲 🚑

We still have spaces on our next Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) course here at Rutland First Aid Training

📅 Date: Monday 22nd September
📍 Location: 1 Old Station Yard, Whissendine Road, Ashwell, Nr.Oakham, LE15 7SP
⏰ Start Time: 09:30

This 1-day course is perfect for low-risk workplaces such as offices, shops, and small businesses – or as a refresher if you already have First Aiders trained in the 3-day FAW course.

✅ The EFAW Course Covers:

• Scene & primary assessment
• CPR & AED use
• Recovery position
• Serious bleeding & shock management (inc seizures)
• Spinal injuries & choking (adult)
• Minor injuries & burns
• First Aid in the Workplace regulations

Book now at: 👉 https://bit.ly/dr_efaw

Gain the skills and confidence to respond effectively in an emergency – you could save a life. ❤️

𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗱𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲:-
📞 01572 868 450 / 07546 227199
📧 info@rutlandfirstaidtraining.com
🌐 www.rutlandfirstaidtraining.com

13/09/2025

🌍 𝗜𝘁’𝘀 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗔𝗶𝗱 𝗗𝗮𝘆! 🌍

𝗕𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲. 𝗦𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗮 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲. 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗔𝗶𝗱.

First aid can bridge the gap between an emergency and professional help – and in many cases, it’s the difference between life and death.

At Rutland First Aid Training, we offer courses for all levels:

• Divers: ReActRight & EFR Primary/Secondary
• Businesses & workplaces
• Families & childminders

Our courses are practical, hands-on, and taught by experienced instructors—no boring PowerPoints, just real-world skills you can use when it counts.

💡 This World First Aid Day, take action:
Sign up, learn first aid, and be ready to make a difference.

🌐 www.rutlandfirstaidtraining

28/08/2025

🩺 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗕𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗠𝘆 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗔𝗶𝗱 𝗞𝗶𝘁?

Asking this question is the first step toward being prepared for emergencies. While it's tempting to grab a pre-made kit, it's crucial to tailor your supplies to your specific environment and needs. A comprehensive first aid kit should include:

• 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗳𝗹𝗲𝘁: Essential for quick reference during emergencies.
• 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵-𝗖𝘂𝘁 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘀: For cutting through clothing or bandages swiftly.
• 𝗧𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗕𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗴𝗲𝘀: Versatile for slings, dressings, and more.
• 𝗩𝗶𝗻𝘆𝗹 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲𝘀: To prevent cross-contamination.
• 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗲𝗹𝗱𝘀: Crucial for safe CPR administration.
• 𝗖𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗻-𝗨𝗽 𝗞𝗶𝘁: Includes items like yellow hazardous waste bags, extra gloves, disposable aprons, and disinfectant.

These are just the basics. Depending on your risk assessment, you might also need items like Sam Splints for fractures or haemostatic dressings for severe bleeding. Remember, the contents of your kit should reflect the specific risks of your environment.

🔗 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗱𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝗴𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁, visit the full blog post: What should be in my first aid kit?👉 https://bit.ly/rfa-blog_whatshouldbeinmyfirstaidkit

💡 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗰 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗔𝗶𝗱

Having a well-stocked first aid kit is only effective if you know how to use it. Basic first aid training can empower you to respond confidently in emergencies, potentially saving lives. Rutland First Aid Training offers a range of courses tailored to various needs, from parents to professionals. Their hands-on approach ensures you gain practical skills in CPR, wound care, and more.

Don't wait for an emergency to realise you're unprepared. Equip yourself with the knowledge and skills to make a difference.

📞 Contact us today to enroll in a course and become better prepared.

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