Highland First Aid Ltd

13/08/2025

A new driving theory test will include questions on how to use an AED and do CPR! 

We cover CPR and AED use in all our courses. No one has to share a CPR mannequin or an AED. Everyone gets their own clean ones to practice on.

No time wasting, no hygiene problems.

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-theory-test-questions-aim-to-boost-cardiac-arrest-survival-rate?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR4tc1MznmNSkKRBbw4oQ8bh8zxsxj3tg_CJCL65uBOXg36F8PnkGgwhNB4-og_aem_czG6sWjskUuErpu9v9Gtaw

From 2026, driving theory tests will include new CPR questions and, for the first time, questions about defibrillators to boost cardiac arrest survival.

05/08/2025

I am checking all the wipes in our first aid kits because of this advice from UK Government.

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/public-advised-to-stop-using-certain-non-sterile-alcohol-free-wipes?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR7c3vUtLqUbhplX45sqsBxrB1JBCB_9LehezrM0mFUBXcGZf2Gq8OKEvk0nMQ_aem_z-U751NE61uFhI-v2TETcw

Due to risk of infection, non-sterile alcohol-free wipes are not appropriate for the treatment of injuries, wounds or on broken skin, nor for cleaning of intravenous lines.

31/07/2025

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/16z5UsxMbS/?mibextid=wwXIfr

28/07/2025

Working up at Golspie doing an Emergency First Aid at Work combined with a Scottish Youth Football Association first aid on behalf of Highlife Highlands.

25/06/2025

Outdoor First Aid, done outdoors.

Monthly ‘open to all’ courses in Fort William.

https://www.highlandfirstaid.co.uk/16-hour-outdoor-first-aid-fort-william

24/06/2025

We cover CPR and defibrillator use in every course. Each participant has their own mannequin and training defibrillator, allowing for more training time and eliminating the need for shared equipment and cleaning.

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1CFBJjspU4/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Not everyone has the same chance of surviving a cardiac arrest.

People from lower-income areas are less likely to receive CPR from someone nearby, have a defib close to them, and ultimately survive at all.

At RCUK, we believe everyone deserves the same chance, no matter where they live or what their background is.

We’re working to close that gap and save more lives.

08/06/2025

If you are on the beachs this summer know what to do if you get stung by a weever fish.

08/06/2025

First Aid for Weever Fish.

Weever fish hide in the sand in shallow water, leaving their venomous spikes sticking up as a defence against your bare feet.

What does it feel like?

If you step on one, you might feel an initial cut-like sting that quickly turns into a painful burning sensation, similar to a wasp sting. Symptoms can include swelling, itching, and, in rare cases, severe reactions.

What do we do?

To treat a sting, immerse the affected area in hot water (as hot as tolerable) for 10-15 minutes to help neutralise the venom. If you can't submerge the area, use hot, wet towels instead. After the pain lessens, carefully remove any spines with tweezers. Vinegar or urine will not help, and you should seek medical attention for severe symptoms, such as a seizure.

See our blog for more details: https://www.highlandfirstaid.co.uk/post/weever-fish-first-aid

05/06/2025

New delivery of throwlines for open boating and kayaking.

Our Outdoor First Aid is delivered by people who really ‘do’ the outdoors.

29/05/2025

We ran an extra “open to all” course in Fort William in May to meet the demand.

Most of our work continues to be business to business courses, but our “open to all” courses are normally booked up several weeks in advance

21/05/2025

Giant Hogweed!

Its that time of year for giant hogweed, if you work in any role that means you are getting into undergrowth, river banks and borders of land / fields you may need to know what to do for giant hogweed burns.

If you feel unwell, contact your doctor or call NHS 24 on 111

Immediately wash the area with lots of soap and cool water.

Stay out of any direct sunlight for at least 48 hours.

Don’t burst any blisters.

Wash the clothes that may have come into contact with giant hogweed.

For sever cases or for children and the elderly, blisters on the face, neck, chest, hands or feet get advice from NHS 24 (tele 111) or your doctors.

https://fb.watch/zJi7qt2oJQ/?

15/05/2025

+ F Forestry First aid all outside again, even turned the van into a whiteboard and first aid kit display.