Worsley Training

19/01/2026

Should you start CPR or go fetch a defibrillator if you are on your own?

This is a question that I regularly get asked on my courses and I now have a definitive answer (highlighted in yellow):

"If you are on your own, fetch an AED only if you can get and apply it within 1 minute, otherwise, start CPR immediately." (pages 27 & 28 of the ERC guidelines 2025 - link in comments)

However, "each minute of delay in getting to defibrillation reduces the probability of survival by 10%," so personally if it took me 2 minutes to retrieve an AED, then the chances of survival are 80%, which are still favourable odds in my opinion.

The key is always knowing exactly where your closest defib is (see defibfinder.uk), and doing a recce so you can minimise any delay if you ever had to grab it for real.

These images also give a useful reminder of the DRABC sequence for an adult casualty.

15/01/2026

Are you watching this series of The Traitors? If so, who is your favourite to win?!

This isn't a spoiler if you missed last night's episode, as Amanda was banished last week, but an uplifting story and a reminder to go to any health checks that you get offered!

During the medical checks for the show, they discovered she has quite serious heart disease, so is now on medication and has changed her lifestyle accordingly.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c78v71ldx8go

Prevention is always better than cure, but ifyou need a reminder of the signs and symptoms of a heart attack, then read my short blog at https://worsleytraining.co.uk/heart-attack/

The former senior detective says the BBC show's pre-medical checks picked up her medical condition.

12/01/2026

Last week I was team teaching an Emergency First Aid at Work course at a school INSET day with Julie, one of my associate trainers, as there were 24 participants.

I really enjoyed it, because for the vast majority of courses we work alone, so having the chance to watch someone else teach and learn from them, and also for them to watch you and give you some feedback, is just so valuable.

So, it was a great day and we received some great feedback, but I also had a giggle because look at what she’s wearing - she is spot on with my brand colours in dark purple and navy, apparently entirely unintentially – bravo!

08/01/2026

Wowzers!

Every time I get an email like this, it reaffirms exactly why I do what I do.

First aid training isn’t just an attendance course. You never know when you may need to put your learning into practice to actually save a life.

"It was interesting to see how people reacted to the situation. There were 3 other first aid trained onlookers who froze and couldn’t remember what to do. I’m just thankful that your training got me through."

This little boy's parents will forever be grateful that you had the confidence to step forward and be a life-saver. Huge congratulations and feel proud!

05/01/2026

Happy New Year!

I've totted up my first aid courses and participants for 2025 and they are both within 10% of 2024 and 2023, which I am really thrilled about.

This is because I made a conscious decision 12 months ago to reduce my max travel time to 1 hour (except for a few special clients), and my weekend work to max 1 course per month, and it hasn't affected my business.

Worsley Training exists to give me a steady income, fulfil my love of teaching, get me out and about meeting people, both on courses and networking, and keep my brain active with all the business management too.

I do not have the wish or capacity for it to grow, as we are deep in the kids' taxi years, my husband works away during the week, my elderly parents are remotely handing over some aspects of the family partnership to my sister and I, and I don't want to give up my gym sessions / dog walks / horse rides / sneaky girls spa, ski and walking trips, as they all keep me sane!

So 2026 starts this week, with INSET days for Godolphin and Luckley House, plus an open course in Marlborough.

I hope you had a lovely festive break and are also ready to hit the ground running (unless you have snow like us, and if so please do tred carefully!)

22/12/2025

It's time to take off the small business owner hat and juggle the mummy, wife, daughter and daughter-in-law hats for the next couple of weeks.

So here's wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and a healthy, happy and prosperous 2026.

I hope you have found my top tips posts useful this year?

See you on the other side 😃

(Love this image from St John Ambulance!)

18/12/2025

"Only four in 10 people know the first aid skills needed to save someone bleeding out, suffering a cardiac arrest or choking." SJA, August 2024

Wondering what to buy the person who has everything and doesn't need any more 'stuff'?

Or are you are planning a potentially life-saving new year's resolution?

So pop one of these dates in your diary and reserve their or your space at www.worsleytraining.co.uk/book-a-course

When did you last attend a first aid course? Is it about time?!

15/12/2025

I've known this lady, Alex Lambert from Physio Down Below, for over 30 years.

We first hung out wearing green, sleeping in trenches we had dug ourselves, and firing blanks at pretend enemy, in the Edinburgh University OTC.

Our paths have crossed many times since and now we both live within striking distance of Marlborough, where our daughters play hockey together.

A couple of years ago I taught first aid to her and the Aldbourne PTA and through Business Women in, I've now heard her speak 3 times, most recently at the Christmas Big Event last week.

Her knowledge of pelvic health is immense and her use of humour and 'props' ensures the whole room were fully engaged and laughing along with her. Highly recommend her, both as a speaker and a physio.

It was a fantastic event, so a big shout out as always to Michelle Eddahar who created this fabulous community and organises and hosts the Big Events. Also to Photography by Fran who kindly took and sent me this individual portrait photo, our host Claire Shail from Out of the Box Catering Ltd at Great Moorleaze Farm who provided a scrummy lunch, and the other speakers, Carolyn Sykes and Vanessa White coaching, who successfully shared their insights to a room full of peri and menopausal women!

Thank you all 😀

11/12/2025

🎄 It's Christmas Jumper day 🎄

So here is a photo of our daughter and I in our Christmas jumpers, playing in the Upavon Carol Band at the church fair last Sunday, in aid of the amazing Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Charity.

Our enthusiasm levels may beat our talent levels but as a small group of villagers we raise 100s of pounds each year for this very worthwhile charity.

So if you are local please pop along to one of the following events, to have a sing along and pop a few pennies in the bucket:

🔹️13th December 7pm - The Swan Enford
🔹️ 20th December 10.15am - Upavon Village Store
🔹️ 22nd December 7pm - The Ship at Upavon
🔹️ 24th December 8pm - The Antelope Inn Upavon Pub & B&B

If you can't make any of these dates but would still like to donate via me, then DM me and I'll sort it!

Has your Christmas Jumper made an appearance yet?!

10/12/2025

January dates open for booking!

Do you need First Aid Training or do you need to re do your course in the new year?

Here at The Open Space -
Adult first aid on Thursday 8th January
Paediatric first aid on Thursday 15th January

All details at www.worsleytraining.co.uk/book-a-course

08/12/2025

As you remove your perfectly cooked Christmas cake from the oven, you accidentally touch the baking hot tin. What should you do with your burnt fingers?

A - Run under cold water for 10 minutes
B - Run under cool water for 10 minutes
C - Run under cold water for 20 minutes
D - Run under cool water for 20 minutes

And be honest - who thinks even 10 minutes sounds really long?

05/12/2025

Go Zara 👏 So happy to be involved in making her dream a reality!