Life Saving Training

18/09/2025

We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again.

Defibrillator pad placement matters. ✅

Do you know which image depicts the correct pad placement? A or B?

Taking a moment to place the pads correctly could be the difference between life and death. Choose life.

📸 Image Credit: Resuscitation Council UK.

16/09/2025

Is your first aid training specific to your environment? ⛑️

This awesome group of Pilates instructors recently completed sport specific first aid training - so they’re now equipped to deal with a wider range of potential injuries and illnesses compared to an office based course.

It’s fantastic to see businesses investing in appropriate high quality training to look after their people and customers! 🙌

Thanks Pilatease UK for being great to work with! 🙂

11/09/2025

Over the summer, we’ve been delivering a variety of courses, across various locations from the West Midlands to the North East.

Environment specific training is what matters, rather than a one size fits all approach. Training with your own PPE in the environments in which you operate helps if you’re ever faced with a real emergency. 🆘

If you have any bespoke requirements, just let us know. That’s exactly what these guys did, and they completed environment specific Outdoor First Aid with additional Forestry First Aid. 🌳

Are you an individual or small group also looking for some outstanding Outdoor First Aid training to prepare you for the time you spend outside?

Why not join us on 27-28th September at Birkheads Wild to learn or refresh your life saving skills?! Just drop us a message to find out more. 👋

10/09/2025

Whatever tickles your fancy when it comes to spending time outdoors, make sure you pack your first aid know-how. It’s a vital bit of kit that needs to be taken with you!

Need some of that know-how or a refresh? Join us, 27th-28th September at Birkheads Wild for up to date Outdoor First Aid training that you need in your life!

Can’t make September, fear not, we’ve got more dates. Check out our website or message us for deets!

08/09/2025

🌍📡 Did you know modern iPhones can connect to emergency services via satellites in an emergency?

Apple’s Emergency SOS via satellite feature allows iPhone users to connect with emergency services even when there’s no mobile or Wi-Fi signal.

When activated, the system guides you to point your phone towards the nearest satellite, then uses short text messages to relay your situation and location to emergency services.

It’s not a replacement for preparation, training, or traditional emergency equipment - but it’s another powerful layer of safety.

🌲⛰️ You can try a demo on your iPhone by following these steps by step instructions:

1. Open the Settings app: on your iPhone.
2. Tap on Emergency SOS: in the list of settings.
3. Scroll to the bottom: of the Emergency SOS screen.
4. Tap on Try Demo: under "Emergency SOS via Satellite".
5. Follow the on-screen instructions.

Check out the demo - the life you save may be your own!

11/08/2025

We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again…Outdoor First Aid - isn’t just first aid, outside!

People keep coming back to our courses to deepen their knowledge and enhance their skills.

First Aid is a thinking sport, not simply a case of “if this, then that”. Through carefully designed training however - our learners feel empowered to make decisions and provide care to achieve the best possible outcomes for casualties. 🙌

A huge well done to everyone who completed Outdoor First Aid last week, what a brilliant group!

We’re super proud to release them into the world as First Aiders who can look after people in more austere environments! ⛑️

08/08/2025

Day 1 highlights from Outdoor First Aid yesterday at Birkheads Wild with a fantastic group, all looking to refresh and enhance their life saving skills! 🙌

From Mountain Leaders to Forest School and Bushcraft Leaders, they’re all committed to keeping their customers well looked after.

As a big bonus, they’ll also be equipped to look after their friends and loved ones should the need arise. ❤️

It’s nearly time to get cracking with Day 2, let’s go! ⛑️

06/08/2025

What is Suspension Syndrome?

Whether you work at height, climb, rescue people in harnesses or with stretchers, or find yourself hanging around people who could end up suspended – you need to know about life threatening Suspension Syndrome. ⛑

Check out our blog link in the comments to find out more about the prevention, signs and symptoms and treatment for suspension syndrome...

31/07/2025

Do you work in premises open to the public where there can be more than 200 people on site?

If so, you need to know about Martyn's Law.

It’s been developed in response to the Manchester Arena Inquiry and an increased need for premises to prepare for major incidents and reduce the risk of harm.

The tragic events also led to recommendations for enhanced training and the provision of Public Access Trauma First Aid Kits.

Check out our blog link in the comments to find out more...

29/07/2025

Last few spaces remain on our Outdoor First Aid course at next week.

Love adventure? You’ll love this, just as much as did! 😎

21/07/2025

Defibrillator pad placement matters.

Research shows that minor variations in defibrillator pad placement can reduce first shock efficacy.

Each day in the UK, around 200 people experience an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. Sadly, less than 1 in 10 survive.

Cardiac arrest happens when the heart stops pumping normally, and the brain is starved of oxygen. Immediate, good-quality CPR is vital to keep blood flowing while waiting for a defibrillator, which can shock the heart back into a normal rhythm.

Every minute without a defibrillator reduces the chance of survival by around 10% (Resuscitation Council UK).

Anyone can use a defibrillator, but to give the best chance of survival, pad placement matters.

✅ Place the first pad on the upper right chest, just below the collarbone.
✅ Place the second pad on the left side of the rib cage, just below the armpit.

A bra needs to be removed to achieve this.

We focus on details that matter at Life Saving Training.

Taking a moment to place the pads correctly could be the difference between life and death.

Choose life.

Want to know more - reach out - we're always happy to help!

Image Source: European Resuscitation Council Guidelines.

18/07/2025

What do Mental Health First Aid and Submarines have in common?

Check out our latest blog to find out! 👇

Mental Health First Aid training needs to go beyond the first line response and consider an organisation's impact on employee wellbeing.