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01/08/2025

Join Us for Baby First Aid at Wembley Library!
📅 Date: Saturday, 20 September 2025
🕐 Time: 1:00 PM
📍 Location: Wembley Library

Learn how to confidently manage common baby emergencies such as choking, burns, and fevers in this hands-on, practical session. Our experienced instructors will guide you through essential first aid techniques and real-life scenarios to help you stay prepared and calm in a crisis.

This is a fantastic opportunity for parents, carers, and anyone looking after little ones to build life-saving skills in a supportive, friendly environment.

Spaces are limited—don’t miss out!
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01/08/2025

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21/07/2025

NICE/CQC Checklist on the Storage of Glucagon in Dental Practice

Proper storage of emergency medicines, including glucagon, is a key requirement for safe and effective patient care in dental settings. Both the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) and the Care Quality Commission (CQC) emphasize the importance of maintaining the stability, integrity, and accessibility of life-saving drugs, such as glucagon, which is used in the management of severe hypoglycaemia.

This checklist provides dental teams with clear, practical guidance on how to store glucagon in line with national recommendations. It is designed to support compliance with CQC inspections, uphold clinical governance standards, and ensure that patients receive prompt, safe care during medical emergencies.

Dental Surgery Emergency Medication Storage Checklist
✅ Fridge Storage
• Temperature: 2–8 °C
• Important: Do not freeze any of the medication
✅ Room Temperature Storage
• Temperature: ≤ 25 °C
• Packaging: Keep the glucagon in its original packaging
• Shelf Life: Use within 18 months from date of receipt (if applicable)
✅ Label Date
• Record the date removed from the fridge
• Update the expiry date if applicable (e.g., reconstituted meds)
✅ Packaging
• Store in the original manufacturer’s box
• Ensure protection from light exposure
✅ Storage Location
• All emergency medicines must be kept in a dedicated, clearly labelled emergency drug kit
• The kit should be readily accessible to all dental staff in an emergency
✅ Weekly Checks (Best Practice)
• Check and record fridge temperature (if applicable)
• Inspect packaging for damage or tampering
• Verify expiry dates on all emergency medicines
• Document checks as part of the clinical governance system
✅ Post-Use Handling
• Once a medicine is opened or reconstituted, use immediately
• Discard any unused portions safely and in accordance with your practice’s waste policy

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20/07/2025

Your journey to mastering first aid starts here with First Aid Tutors! Dive into our website to find expert-designed classroom and in-house courses such Dental Basic Life Support, Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professionals, Immediate Life Support and a range of other first Aid courses that fit your schedule and goals. From gaining certifications to refining your skills, we've got something for everyone. Take the first step today and make a difference!

19/07/2025

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In the UK, the legal requirement for organisations to provide first aid in the workplace is set out in the: Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981 Key Requirements of the Regulations Employers have a legal duty to ensure that adequate and appropriate first aid equipment, facilities, and trai

18/07/2025

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Stop the Bleed: Emergency Response to Catastrophic Bleeding in the Workplace Catastrophic bleeding is a life-threatening loss of blood that cannot be controlled by standard measures such as direct pressure alone. It typically involves: · Arterial bleeding (spurting, bright red blood) · Massive ven...

17/07/2025

A Guide to administering first aid on the Motorway 1. Stay Safe Park safely, switch on hazard lights. Wear a hi-vis jacket if you have one. Do not place a warning triangle on the motorway. Call 999 or 112 immediately. 2. Call for Help Give location (motorway name, direction, nearest junction/marker)...

16/07/2025

FIRST AID FOR ASTHMA ( Based on NICE Asthma Guidelines 2024)

1. Stay Calm and Reassure
Keep the person upright and slightly forward—don’t lie them down.
Help them stay calm; anxiety can worsen symptoms.

2. Give a Reliever Inhaler-Short-acting Beta-agonist (SABA) Immediately.
Administer one puff of the inhaler every 30–60 seconds, up to a maximum of 10 puffs.
Always use a spacer if available (especially for children).
Shake the inhaler before each puff.

3. Call 999 if ANY of the following apply:
No improvement after 10 puffs
Too breathless or exhausted to speak, eat, or walk
Cyanosis (blue/grey lips or nails)
Becoming drowsy, confused, or losing consciousness
Noisy or silent breathing
There is a history of previous ICU admission or life-threatening attack.
Say: “This is a life-threatening asthma attack.”

4. While Waiting for the Ambulance
Keep giving 1 puff of reliever every 5 minutes if symptoms return or persist.

Monitor breathing and consciousness.

Be prepared to start CPR if they become unresponsive and are not breathing normally.
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15/07/2025

A Note of Caution: 'Cough CPR' and Heart Attacks

The Resuscitation Council UK advises against the spread of misinformation suggesting that someone experiencing a heart attack while alone should cough repeatedly or attempt to drive themselves to the hospital.
This so-called "cough CPR" is not supported by clinical evidence and may actually worsen the condition. Most heart attacks do not lead to cardiac arrest, and incorrect self-treatment can delay life-saving medical care.

What to Do If You Suspect a Heart Attack

If you or someone else may be having a heart attack:
Call 999 or 112 immediately.
Speak clearly and follow the call handler’s instructions.
If available and appropriate, give aspirin:

If the person is conscious, not allergic, and over 16,

Administer 300 mg of aspirin to be taken slowly.

Stay where you are and keep calm.
Sit in a comfortable position and avoid unnecessary movement.

Wait for the ambulance.

Do not attempt to drive yourself or the patient to the hospital.

Remember:
Prompt medical treatment is critical during a heart attack.
Taking the correct steps can save a life—avoid unproven methods like "cough CPR."

22/06/2025

22/06/2025

Stroke Awareness Quiz – Identify Stroke in the Workplace
1. What does the "F" in FAST stand for?
A) Fingers
B) Face
C) Feet
D) Fainting
Correct Answer: B) Face
2. Which of the following is a common early sign of stroke?
A) Chest pain
B) Itchy skin
C) Slurred speech
D) High fever
Correct Answer: C) Slurred speech
3. What might this indicate if a person raises both arms and one arm drifts downwards?
A) Broken arm
B) Normal tiredness
C) Stroke-related weakness
D) Shoulder dislocation
Correct Answer: C) Stroke-related weakness
4. What should you do first if someone shows signs of a stroke at work?
A) Give them water
B) Help them to the toilet
C) Call 999 immediately
D) Wait to see if symptoms pass
Correct Answer: C) Call 999 immediately
5. Why is time so important in stroke care?
A) To avoid paperwork
B) Stroke symptoms are usually fake
C) Early treatment reduces brain damage
D) It makes the person feel better quickly
Correct Answer: C) Early treatment reduces brain damage

13/06/2025

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Workplace Temperature: A Legal and Health Priority for UK Employers Maintaining a comfortable workplace temperature is crucial for employee health, safety, and productivity. In the UK, while there is no legally defined maximum temperature, the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992....