First Aid Corporate Training FACT

05/09/2025

Anaphylaxis is a severe life threatening incident which can occur anytime to anyone sometimes without any prior warning.
A casualty may have swelling particularly to the face, itching and hives but please DO NOT wait until you can see all of these symptoms. Any ONE symptom/sign start asking questions ? Do they have allergies, are they on any medication, when/what was the last thing they ate, what’s their medical history and what has lead them to feel this way today. Importantly if they have an Adrenaline Auto Injector and it’s administered call 999 and use the word anaphylaxis 🙏
Want to know more FACT can help

ANAPHYLAXIS UK HAVE ISSUED THIS STATEMENT

Egg & Mustard alert – Tesco Stir Fry Tikka Chicken
Product name: Tesco Stir Fry Tikka Chicken

Pack size: 650G

We have been alerted by Tesco that it is recalling its Tesco Stir Fry Tikka Chicken from sale because it contains egg and mustard in the sauce sachet, which is not correctly declared on the ingredient label.

The product is therefore unsuitable for and should be avoided by anyone with an allergy or intolerance to egg and/or mustard.

If you have bought the above product and have an allergy or intolerance to egg and/or mustard, do not eat it and return it to any Tesco store for a full refund. No receipt is required.

For more information contact Tesco Customer Service Team directly on 0800 505 555 or visit tesco.com/help/contact.

03/09/2025

A different view and a different course today… room with a view from Brindley Place running drop in non regulated sessions today. These will cover CPR, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Recovwry position, Choking, Chest pain, Burns, Bleeding, Heart attacks and just about anything else the candidates decide to ask questions about 🤷‍♀️let’s see how it goes but great idea 💡 .
Do you fancy doing this for your company then drop us a message. Staff gaining skills but not out of the office all day, worth giving some consideration to this relaxed approach…

02/09/2025

“Kitty’s quick response made all the difference”

A quote emphasised by a survivor of a cardiac arrest. Without quick thinking first aiders where would Morgan be. When learning any first aid it’s the quick responses and actions that save lives. Your first aid training with FACT will give you the confidence to respond in these situations whether it’s at home, at work, on a run, in the supermarket or petrol station every action causes a reaction. You have the chance to influence that reaction with your actions. The action of CPR is proven to save lives, if you were to give CPR the chances of a cardiac arrest casualty increases significantly.

Do not hesitate call today to find chat about your first aid needs, to simply ask a first aid question or to book a course.

The few who survive an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest are often still here because a loved one performed CPR until emergency services arrived.

That was the case for Morgan, a fit and healthy 23 year old rugby player whose girlfriend was CPR trained and stepped in when it mattered most.

Read more: https://bit.ly/4mlxpTM

29/08/2025

Have you been asked to be a Fire Marshal in your workplace ? Just do it, the course makes you think and take stock at home and on holiday too. Most fires are preventable. Those responsible for workplaces and other buildings to which the public have access can avoid them by taking responsibility for and adopting the right behaviours and procedures.

Employers must carry out a fire risk assessment and keep it up to date. Based on the findings of the assessment employers must ensure there adequate and appropriate safety measures in place to minimise the risk of a fire.

Remember a fire needs 3 things to start…
1- a source of heat (ignition)
2- a source of fuel (something that burns)
3- oxygen

To ensure the risks are kept to a minimum:-
1- keep sources of ignition and flammable substances apart
2- avoid accidental fires, for example make sure heaters cannot be knocked over
3- ensure good housekeeping at all times, for example avoid build-up of rubbish that could burn

To learn about this, to become a fire marshal and to understand the fundamentals of fire safety then just get in touch. FACT can help with advice on what your company needs or to book a course 🔥🧯🔥🧯

28/08/2025

When you’re a fist aider you have to be a bit of a detective being inquisitive and curious. When you approach any emergency situation you need to assess exactly what’s happened, why is there a casualty, why has the casualty got the symptoms they have. If you’re unsure in its most basic form first aid can be summarised as is the casualty breathing ? If yes put them in the recovery position. If they are not breathing stop any bleed you may identify and do CPR. Are they conscious can they talk to you if yes you can use the acronym SAMPLE this can help you identify the most important pieces of information you will need to treat the casualty.
S- signs and symptoms
A- have they got any allergies
M- are they on any medication
P- what is their past medical history
L- what and when was their last meal
E- what events have led them to be in the situation they are now in ?

27/08/2025

The new school year is the perfect opportunity to focus on road safety and make sure your children know how to cross the road safely.

At school drop-off and pick-up times, roads can be especially busy. Not only does this make crossing more difficult it can also be really distracting and children may not remember their road safety rules, especially if they’re excited or spot a friend across the road.

Fortunately, there are plenty of things you can do to help keep them safe. Visit our road safety hub for tips and free activity sheets for children: https://capt.org.uk/csw-road-safety/

27/08/2025

FACT first aid courses use state of the art equipment to enable us as trainers to ensure candidates complete CPR to an effective standard. It’s not done just once but continually throughout every course. All candidates are given precise instructions and feedback until they can deliver effective CPR. The use of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) feedback devices during training is increasing. Incorporating CPR feedback devices in training improves patient survival, CPR quality in actual resuscitation, skill acquisition and retention after training.

The use of CPR feedback devices during resuscitation training improves key quality metrics of CPR performance, with moderate to high certainty of evidence. It is necessary to evaluate the impact on cost-effectiveness, clinical performance and patient outcome but for us at FACT we feel the use of feedback devices is essential, even though humans do not have lights in their shoulders or connect to an app 🤷‍♀️

26/08/2025

Happy ! We love our four-legged friends and all the joy they bring to our lives. But we also know that any dog can bite if they feel they have no other option.

That’s why it’s so important to learn what you can do as a family to keep everyone safe and happy together.

Download our fact sheet for top tips: https://capt.org.uk/dogs-and-children/

26/08/2025

Put the FUN back in to the Fundamentals of first aid. Are you looking for a course to teach the FUNdamental life saving skills for your workplace or organisation.

We can deliver a 3-4 hour course which can be tailored for your workforce, charity or organisation. This would cover the essential life support skills including CPR and AED training, as well as addressing choking, and scene observation.

We can at the other end of the training spectrum deliver comprehensive 18-hour First Aid at Work courses this ideal for individuals in high-risk industries like agriculture, construction, and warehouses or even low risk office workplaces who need first aiders in the workplace.

This course equips learners to effectively manage various illnesses and injuries, meeting the Health and Safety (First Aid) 1981 Regulations for first aiders in all work environments.

To chat about your needs or to book a course FACT are here to help…

23/08/2025

We here at FACT deliver lots of corporate training to companies across the country for their first aiders in workplaces. FACT - We also provide at home training for families. Why wouldn’t you want to know how to save the lives of family members should the need arise. For more info dates and prices simply get in touch 👍

22/08/2025

Last week Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency announced that questions on basic CPR and defibrillator use will be added to the car and motorcycle theory test in early 2026.

To help learners prepare, we’ve worked with key partners to create a dedicated resource hub. Here, you can access learning materials developed by resuscitation experts, so you can build your knowledge and approach your test with confidence.

🚗 https://bit.ly/4lqKqdl

Save A Life For Scotland
Achub Bywyd Cymru / Save a Life Cymru

22/08/2025

On a first aid course today we had lengthy discussions around diabetes, it’s causes, the two types, the signs and symptoms, the steps you can take to control or avoid be becoming diabetic and diabetes comas… most of us know someone tho is diabetic or is borderline, so it’s important to understand how to recognise the signs and what to do in an emergency.

High blood sugar (hyperglycemia)
If your blood sugar level is too high, you may have:
Increased thirst
Frequent urination
Blurred vision
Tiredness or weakness
Headache
Nausea and vomiting
Shortness of breath
Stomach pain
Fruity breath odor
A very dry mouth

Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia)
If your blood sugar is too low, you may have:
Shakiness
Anxiety
Tiredness or drowsiness
Weakness
Sweating
Hunger
A feeling of tingling on your skin
Dizziness or lightheadedness
Headache
Difficulty speaking
Blurry vision
Confusion
Loss of consciousness

A diabetic coma is a life-threatening disorder that causes unconsciousness. If you have diabetes, dangerously high blood sugar (hyperglycemia) or dangerously low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) can lead to a diabetic coma.

If you go into a diabetic coma, you're alive — but you can't wake up or respond purposefully to sights, sounds or other types of stimulation. If it's not treated, a diabetic coma can result in death.

The idea of a diabetic coma can be scary, but you can take steps to help prevent it. One of the most important is to follow your diabetes treatment plan.

If in doubt give sugar our bodies can cope with too much but can’t cope with not enough….