SLP First Aid

08/05/2026

A huge thank you to everyone who attended our Emergency First Aid at Work, Forestry First Aid and Outdoor First Aid courses this week. It was great to meet you all.

If you are looking to attend a course we have running regularly, or book one for your business or group, give us a call or take a look at our website below.

www.slpfirstaid.co.uk
SLP First Aid

01/05/2026

Today marks the start of Lyme Disease awareness month. Lyme Disease is a bacterial infection that can be spread to humans by infected ticks. For more information on the signs, symptoms and how to deal with tick bites, take a look at our article below.

Having recently received treatment for Lyme Disease myself I wanted to highlight some of the signs, symptoms and actions on finding a tick.

29/04/2026

Congratulations to Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale 👏

It’s currently the UK constituency with the highest number of individuals and organisations registered as ResusReady!

If you know CPR, you can help your own constituency climb the leaderboard by registering as ResusReady too: resus.org.uk/resusready

David Mundell MP Dumfries and Galloway Council Scottish Borders Council South Lanarkshire Council

25/04/2026

Remember to check your skin for ticks after doing activities outdoors 🌳
If you’ve been bitten and you get a rash or feel unwell, contact your GP as soon as possible.
For more tick tips, visit NHS inform 🔽
nhsinform.scot/tick-bites

20/04/2026

Upcoming dates for:Emergency First Aid at WorkEmergency First Aid at Work (+F)- ForestryDriver CPC Emergency First Aid at workPaediatric First Aid courses
(Also available as blended learning 12 hr Paediatric First Aid)
For more information, or to make a booking, take a look at my website or give me a call.

20/04/2026

Important: O Negative and O Positive blood groups are both predicted to fall to below 3 days supply in the next week. This is a result of the Easter holidays. Please do share and make an extra special effort to book now - we'd particularly love to welcome donors to our Donor Centres across Scotland and have plenty of appointments available. Thank you.

09/04/2026

Easter 26 Bloodstocks Update:

All blood groups are needed, with Group O, Group AB- and Group B- in particular demand from hospitals.

We have plenty of appointments available - especially in our donor centres.

Thank you to all donors coming forward at this important time. ❤

07/04/2026

Spring is a great time to get active and enjoy the outdoors. Remember to check for ticks after spending time in grassy or wooded areas 🌳
To help prevent tick bites, you can:
👖 Wear long sleeves and trousers in overgrown areas
🧴 Use insect repellent on skin and clothing
For more tick tips, visit NHS inform 🔽
nhsinform.scot/tick-bites

06/04/2026

Take a look at our upcoming courses at SLP First Aid
https://slpfirstaid.co.uk/product-category/first-aid/

03/04/2026

In the UK, if you have a cardiac arrest outside of a hospital your chance of surviving is less than 10%.

The power is in our hands to improve this sobering statistic; learn CPR, know where your nearest defibrillator is, and be ready to act in an emergency. A little knowledge makes a big difference!

28/03/2026

Some brilliant groups this week! Finishing off three First Aid at Work courses for local businesses and running an open Emergency First Aid at work course in Carlisle.
If you are looking to attend First Aid training or book an on-site course for your group or business , give me a call or take a look at the website.
SLP First Aid
www.slpfirstaid.co.uk