White Cross Training

White Cross Training WCT - Plymouth (Devon and Cornwall)
💚Accredited first aid courses.
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You may want to learn some basic first aid skills to equip you with the knowledge and skills to enable you to deal with emergency situations in or out of your home. Or, perhaps you have been asked by your employer to attend a first aid course. Or, maybe you are an employer seeking to train your staff and meet first aid regulations. The First Aid at Work (FAW) Level 3 qualification is suitable for people who might need to respond to a wide range of accidents. The Paediatric First Aid (PFA) level 3 qualification is designed specifically for people who look after babies and children,

👶💖 First Aid for Babies & ChildrenWhen people welcome a new baby, there’s so much to think about…We spend hours research...
20/10/2025

👶💖 First Aid for Babies & Children

When people welcome a new baby, there’s so much to think about…

We spend hours researching the safest car seat, finding the best baby monitor, choosing cute outfits, blankets, a bouncer, the perfect pram…

But how many parents stop to think about first aid? 🩹
We often hear from parents when their baby starts weaning — that’s when worries about choking, bumps, and bruises start to creep in. Learning first aid at this stage can make such a difference, helping you feel calmer and more confident if anything ever happens.

💷 It’s just £30 to join one of our public 2-hour courses, or £150 for a private session in the comfort of your own home — ideal for family and friends to join too.

Compared to everything else we buy for our babies, it’s not a huge investment… but it could mean absolutely everything. ❤️

👶 Find upcoming dates or book your private session here:

👉 https://www.whitecrosstraining.co.uk/

💥 Every year over 600,000 people are injured at work in the UK.Being trained in first aid means you could be the reason ...
15/10/2025

💥 Every year over 600,000 people are injured at work in the UK.

Being trained in first aid means you could be the reason someone gets to go home safe 🏠.

We’re running nationally recognised Level 3 First Aid at Work courses this November at The Duke of Cornwall Hotel, Plymouth.

Join us for:
🩹 Emergency First Aid at Work (Level 3 RQF) – 11th November
🚑 First Aid at Work (Level 3 RQF) – 11th–13th November

Delivered by experienced trainers who make learning practical, engaging, and confidence-building.
🎟️ Book your space now: https://www.whitecrosstraining.co.uk/shared-ticket/accredited-first-aid-courses-5/

📊 Source: HSE Labour Force Survey 2023/24 – via British Safety Council
👉 britsafe.org/safety-management/2024/work-related-ill-health-improved-slightly-in-2023-24-but-deaths-and-injuries-rose-hse-data-shows

❤️ Why Being First Aid Trained Is Important and Valuable! 🚑Being first aid trained can make a life-changing difference. ...
10/10/2025

❤️ Why Being First Aid Trained Is Important and Valuable! 🚑

Being first aid trained can make a life-changing difference. It empowers you to act fast in emergencies—here’s why it matters:

✔ Saves Lives: The British Heart Foundation notes CPR within 3-5 minutes doubles survival odds in cardiac arrest.

✔ Reduces Risks: Quick action can prevent worsening injuries, like stopping severe bleeding.

✔ Boosts Confidence: Knowledge reduces panic, helping you support loved ones or colleagues.

✔ Community Impact: Trained individuals strengthen safety in homes, workplaces, and public spaces.

Be the difference—get trained today! Want to start?

You’re in safe hands with us. ❤️

Note: For certified training, book a course with us.

📅 DM us or book your next course here: https://whitecrosstraining.co.uk/

📩 DM us for private sessions!

🚨 We’re excited to announce our next FREE CPR & Defibrillation Course for the Community! 🚨Key details:📅 Date: 19th Octob...
09/10/2025

🚨 We’re excited to announce our next FREE CPR & Defibrillation Course for the Community! 🚨

Key details:
📅 Date: 19th October
⏰ Time: 1:30 pm – 3:30
📍 Location: YMCA Plymouth
🎯 Who it’s for: members of the general public (no prior experience needed)
💡 What you’ll learn: CPR techniques, how to use a defibrillator, and life-saving skills
💸 Cost: completely free — but places are limited, so book early!

We love putting on these free courses for our community — it’s something we do just a couple of times a year. It’s our way of giving back and helping more people feel confident to act in an emergency.

Cardiac arrest is the most serious and time-critical medical emergency. New data reveals a huge need to boost CPR awareness and use of public-access defibrillators. We are offering this course for FREE so that out-of-hospital cardiac arrest survival rates improve.

Let’s build a safer, more prepared community together! 🙌

It won’t cost you a penny but it could save you everything! 💚

Reserve your place online:
https://www.whitecrosstraining.co.uk/event/free-cpr-and-defibrillation-course-for-the-community/

07/10/2025

🫁 Respiratory Distress in Children

When a child is struggling to breathe, act fast and stay calm.
Your aim is to keep the airway open, help them breathe, and call for help early.

⚠️ Step 1: Check for Danger and Reassure
Make sure the area is safe for you and the child.
Stay calm and speak gently, as panic makes breathing worse.
Keep the child with their parent or carer if possible.

🫗 Step 2: Position
Sit the child upright on a parent’s lap or in a comfortable position.
Do not lie them flat, as this makes breathing harder.
Loosen tight clothing around the neck and chest.

👃 Step 3: Airway and Breathing
Look, listen and feel for breathing.
Check for:
• Noisy breathing (wheeze, stridor, grunting)
• Breathing too fast or too slow
• Skin pulling in between ribs or around the neck
• Blue lips, pale or mottled skin

If breathing stops or becomes very slow, start CPR and call for help.

📞 Step 4: Call for Help
Call 999 (or 112) immediately if the child:
• Is breathing fast or struggling
• Can’t speak or make sounds
• Looks blue or floppy
• Is very tired or not responding

Tell the operator: “Child with breathing difficulty – urgent.”

📞 It always makes us smile when someone rings and says, “I’ve had an email from you about my certificate expiring and I’...
06/10/2025

📞 It always makes us smile when someone rings and says, “I’ve had an email from you about my certificate expiring and I’d like to rebook.”

Since our CRM system was developed, some of our messages to course attendees go out automatically 📨. We’d never be able to send all those reminders manually!

But a lot of what we send is still written personally. We love hearing from people coming back for more training. It’s always a reminder of how quickly time flies 🚀! Those three years between completing and renewing seem to disappear in a flash.

One of our favourite admin tasks is sending out certificates. There’s been talk about automating it, but we secretly hope it never happens. It feels like a personal “well done” from us to everyone who’s completed a course.

It’s great seeing so many familiar names returning to refresh their first aid training and keep their skills up to date. 💚

If you're ready to get your training booked in, get in touch - we'd love to hear from you!

❤️ Free CPR & Defibrillation Course – 19th October! 🚑Join us for a community event to learn life-saving CPR and defibril...
29/09/2025

❤️ Free CPR & Defibrillation Course – 19th October! 🚑

Join us for a community event to learn life-saving CPR and defibrillator skills!

✔ Date & Time: Sunday, 19th October 2025, 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM
✔ Location: YMCA Plymouth
✔ Who’s Welcome: Open to all—perfect for families, carers, or anyone wanting to be prepared.

Don’t miss this chance to gain confidence and protect your loved ones! You’re in safe hands with us. ❤️

📅 DM us or book your spot here: https://whitecrosstraining.co.uk/

📩 DM us for private sessions!

Sam took a little time out this weekend to join a fused glass workshop with Annette – and it was just what she needed! 💫...
29/09/2025

Sam took a little time out this weekend to join a fused glass workshop with Annette – and it was just what she needed! 💫

3 hours of pure creativity, warm tea, and even cake she didn’t have to share 😋 A lovely autumny piece is waiting to be collected soon 🍂

Running White Cross Training can be full on, so having the chance to switch off and recharge was really precious. Big thanks to Annette for such a welcoming and inspiring session 🙌

She runs regular workshops (and even corporate ones for teams – perfect for wellbeing and team building).

👉 You can check her out here: 
https://www.facebook.com/share/1B8apyrz8t/

🦷💙 We love bringing Immediate Life Support (ILS) and Basic Life Support (BLS) training straight to dental practices!By t...
26/09/2025

🦷💙 We love bringing Immediate Life Support (ILS) and Basic Life Support (BLS) training straight to dental practices!

By training onsite, we get to tailor scenarios to your setting, making it real, practical, and hands-on for your whole team. There’s nothing better than seeing dental teams grow more confident and prepared to respond in an emergency.

👉 Ready to keep your practice safe and your team empowered? Message us today to book your tailored session.

💙 Most of us would sacrifice everything for our kids…But how about just 2 hours and £30 to learn the skills that could s...
17/09/2025

💙 Most of us would sacrifice everything for our kids…

But how about just 2 hours and £30 to learn the skills that could save their lives?

Our First Aid for Babies & Children course is designed to give parents, grandparents, carers and anyone looking after little ones the confidence to act in an emergency.

📅 Sunday 21st September
🕐 1:30pm – 3:30pm
📍 Hemerdon Village Hall, Hemerdon, Plymouth, Devon PL7 5BU
💷 Only £30 per person

We’ve still got plenty of spaces left — compared to our Pet First Aid course on the same day (which is nearly full 🐾).

👉 Book your space now: https://www.whitecrosstraining.co.uk/event/first-aid-for-babies-and-children-19/

Because nothing is more important than their safety.

Another fantastic weekend with Young Devon!
15/09/2025

Another fantastic weekend with Young Devon!

Please support this amazing charity!
13/09/2025

Please support this amazing charity!

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