White Dog First Aid

28/03/2026

Useful information here - including why first aiders don't get sued for attempting CPR when necessary. Thanks to Kristina Beanland for sharing via Metro.
Thames Valley Air Ambulance East Anglian Air Ambulance Charity British Heart Foundation Resuscitation Council UK

It's the difference between life and death.

27/03/2026

Interesting to hear the thoughts of Sandrine Girszyn from AXA on priorities for HR in 2026 - including supporting wellbeing in the workplace. Thanks to Institute for Management Development IMD for sharing.
AXA

AXA CHRO Sandrine Girszyn outlines three people priorities for 2026: AI adoption, employee mental health, and building a continuous learning mindset.

27/03/2026

Ongoing Support

White Dog First Aid Ltd® is on a mission to make workplaces safer through world-class training. People often think that they’re paying for a one or two-day course with us, when in actual fact the cost of the course includes membership with White Dog for the duration of their certification (usually three years).

One of the benefits of membership is the quarterly newsletter, which includes updates/news concerning First Aid at Work, Mental Health First Aid, and other health & safety topics. The spring newsletter, which dropped last week, includes an exclusive interview with Stephen Church from CopyWriter Pro on the topic of Stephen's work with Samaritans.

You can hear Stephen’s introduction on White Dog’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FvLWtwZPmH8

For the full interview, membership is only £48 a year (details on the White Dog website) – or you could just ask us to come and run your next course to be eligible for free membership!

Introduction to an interview on Stephen Church and his role as a volunteer for Samaritans. These interviews are exclusive to members of White Dog First Aid (...

25/03/2026

Interesting findings from Lyra. Thanks to Jill Barth for sharing via HR Executive.

Lyra Health's sixth annual report finds that employees worldwide are struggling with compounding mental health pressures.

24/03/2026

Definitely agree that wellbeing needs to be embedded at every level of an organisation in order to be truly effective. Thanks to Stephen Sokoler for sharing via Forbes.

To make real progress, organizations need to rethink how responsibility for mental health is distributed across leadership, culture and daily operations.

23/03/2026

If you really want to open the tap on your stress container, Canicross gives you exercise, being out in nature, and the company of dogs - all in one! Thanks to Lola Kingsland-Wain and Katie Timms for sharing via Bristol.Live.
Canine Cottages Canicross UK

There are a number of dog-friendly cottages near the routes too, if you want to make a weekend of it

21/03/2026

Four Weeks To Go!

Just a reminder that owing to popular demand (or at least because Google keeps sending people to our website), on Saturday 18th April we will be facilitating a Canine Emergency Care course, being held at The Well, Willen Hospice Milton Keynes.

If you (or someone you know) has a dog in their life, then this is the course to help them look after their loved one/s.

Full details and secure online booking can be done via the White Dog First Aid Ltd® website at: https://whitedogfirstaid.co.uk/book-a-course/ #!event/2026/4/18/emergency-canine-care-course

Dog First Aid South Midlands Dog First Aid Franchise Ltd

20/03/2026

Great morning at Camphill MK helping out at the Neurodiversity Awareness workshop, facilitated by Sue Garner Advanced Mentoring, Coaching & Training.

There were some inspiring presenters, friendly faces to catch up with, and some new contacts to meet!

Small Business Web Support Osborne Morris & Morgan

19/03/2026

Fascinating example of ways to support wellbeing in the workplace, courtesy of Jennifer Posa. Love the phrase that Wellbeing, in the right hands, is not an add-on to mission success - it is mission-critical. Thanks to Ronnie Dungan for sharing via HR Grapevine.
Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)

The CIA’s first-ever Chief Wellbeing Officer Dr. Jennifer Posa, tells us how she built a holistic wellbeing strategy at the Agency and why human performance and burnout prevention became mission-critical…

18/03/2026

Neurodiversity Awareness

Had a meeting this morning at Delta Hotels by Marriott, Milton Keynes, discussing plans for this Friday's Neurodiversity Awareness & networking workshop supporting Camphill MK.

It was such a lovely morning, that the obvious choice was to cycle there via some of our lovely The Parks Trust parks. Really useful meeting - looking forward to presenting on Friday!

There are still some tickets available to book at: https://camphillmk.co.uk/neurodiversity-awareness-networking-workshop-20th-march/

Join Camphill MK for a Neurodiversity Awareness & Networking Workshop with Sue Garner on Friday 20th March at Chrysalis MK.

16/03/2026

Important points raised here. Thanks to Shannon Weir for sharing via MK Citizen.
CHUMS The Arthur Ellis Mental Health Foundation

Liberal Democrat councillors are calling for earlier mental health support for children in Milton Keynes, warning that too many are being left to struggle without help.

15/03/2026

Great that Daisy Cooper is highlighting the importance of CPR training. Thanks to Sophie Skyring for sharing via The Herts Advertiser.
Essex & Herts Air Ambulance

St Albans MP Daisy Cooper is calling for improved CPR education and training following a recent visit to Essex and Herts Air Ambulance’s North…