White Dog First Aid

14/02/2026

Great example of what can happen when all in the links in the Chain of Survival are in place. Thanks to Danielle Malgwi for sharing via BBC Sussex.
South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust London Gatwick BBC News British Heart Foundation Resuscitation Council UK

Helen Warren went into cardiac arrest just before boarding her flight last September.

13/02/2026

Had a great evening yesterday at The Church Farm Cafe in Aldbury, hearing more about the amazing story brought to life through the new book by Jess Robinson, which spotlights the diaries of Jess and her grandmother (who was forced to leave Germany in 1938 as part of the Polenaktion).

It was a bonus to meet the talented (and, as it turns out, lovely) person that is Rosie Holt. It felt ironic/sad that despite Jess's book reminding us of the impact that regimes like N**i Germany had, Rose and I still spent time putting the world to rights with all that's going on in the news at the moment. Well, we did our best.

Thanks to Our Bookshop Tring for facilitating such an entertaining and thought provoking evening. Both Rosie and Jess are well worth seeing if you ever get the chance - maybe at the next The Tringe Festival...? 😉

12/02/2026

Some interesting trends to be aware of for 2026. Thanks to Marianne Curphey for sharing via Relocate Global.
Mental Health UK CIPD

Employers often talk about putting employee wellbeing at the centre of their workplace strategies, and yet for many, the concept is confined to perks and benefits rather than systemic change. A recent report by the CIPD in September 2025 found that more concerted action is needed to tackle the main....

11/02/2026

Love the idea of a Natural Health Service! Thanks to Richard Edwards for sharing via BBC Yorkshire.
North York Moors National Park Trust BBC News

The project, named the Natural Health Service, includes outdoor activities across North Yorkshire.

10/02/2026

Concerning findings from Mental Health First Aid England. Thanks to Mahalia Mayne for sharing via People Management.
CIPD AdviserPlus

Lack of psychological safety creating a culture of silence as preventable errors go uncorrected

09/02/2026

There is a distinct gender difference when it comes to survival rates for out-of-hospital cardiac arrests, so this is an important campaign being highlighted by the South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust. Thanks to Joshua Askew for sharing via BBC Surrey.
BBC News British Heart Foundation Resuscitation Council UK

SECAmb is supporting the 'Bra Off, Defib On' campaign which aims to boost female survival rates.

05/02/2026

Interesting findings from the National Council for Mental Wellbeing on the benefits of Mental Health First Aid training for workplaces. Thanks to Mental Health First Aid USA for sharing.

As workplaces evolve, it’s clear that understanding and supporting mental health with evidence-based care is key to success.

04/02/2026

Great to hear from Helen Blythe on BBC Breakfast this morning that the School Allergy Safety Bill (Benedict’s Law) was passed by the House of Lords last night. The measures announced (including mandatory training for staff in schools) has the real potential to save the lives of children living with anaphylaxis.
Allergy UK

03/02/2026

Great virtual networking event this morning, courtesy of Collaborate MK - business networking!

02/02/2026

Absolutely agree - whether in Higher Education or other organisations, wellbeing needs to be embedded at every level and not just be a tick-box exercise. Thanks to Juliette Rowsell for sharing via Times Higher Education.
Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland McMaster University

Mental health policies need to be more than just a ‘tick-box’ exercise or risk falling flat, university HR leaders say

02/02/2026

Great collaborative networking event on Friday from Collaborate MK - business networking and Busy Women Networking!

29/01/2026

Had a great couple of days this week teaching First Aid at Work in conjunction with local charity the Safety Centre - Hazard Alley. It was a requalification course, so it's always nice when people come back, but also great to see new faces.

Well done to everyone for throwing themselves into all the tasks, congratulations on successfully renewing your qualification for another three years, and thank you for some lovely feedback at the end... 🙂