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22/05/2026

For one week only, Ruby, our cutest team member has been working hard on paw-trol and morale boosting duties.
She did an amazing job, we hope she visits again soon! 🐾❤️

20/05/2026

Our open course dates for May to July are live!
If you have any questions, or need any further information, please get in touch, we'll be happy to help you.
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15/05/2026

This story highlights the importance of immediate CPR and defibrillation when a cardiac arrest occurs.
Well done to everyone involved, it’s great to hear that the casualty was breathing independently by the time he went to hospital.

❤️When it comes to saving lives, every minute matters!

On Tuesday 12 May, PC Charles Holliday was flagged down by a member of the public after a man was found unresponsive with a facial injury on Consett Front Street.

⏱️PC Bethany Reeves and PC Kline Hillary immediately responded from Consett Police Station to assist their colleague. Within moments, officers confirmed the man had no pulse and was not breathing, with CPR commencing within 60 seconds of officers initially arriving on scene.

They were joined by an off-duty paramedic, an off-duty Northumbria Police officer, and members of the public who assisted in calling an ambulance, all working together to save a life. A defibrillator was also used during this incident, highlighting just how vital this equipment is.

Multiple ambulance crews attended and took over the care of the patient whilst officers continued to assist with CPR.

Thanks to the swift actions of everyone involved, the man was stabilised at the scene and was breathing independently before being taken to hospital by the North East Ambulance Service.

🗣️Inspector Cudden said: “I am extremely proud of my officers and the members of the public who helped save a man in cardiac arrest. Their immediate actions undoubtedly saved his life.”

Every minute really does matter. NHS England states that for every minute without CPR and defibrillation, the chance of survival reduces by 10%.

While incidents like this are rare, this shows just how crucial first aid training is and why all frontline staff at Durham Constabulary receive advanced first aid training every year.

You never know when you might help save a life.

11/05/2026

This Mental Health Awareness Week, the theme is ACTION.

Sometimes action can be as simple as checking in on someone, asking how they’re doing, listening without judgement or creating a workplace where people feel comfortable talking openly.

Small actions can make a big difference.

At Help First Aid Training, we’re proud to support businesses and organisations with First Aid for Mental Health training — helping people feel more confident supporting colleagues and starting important conversations.

Let’s all take action this week to support positive mental health, kindness and understanding. 💚

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10/05/2026

Would you know what to do if someone suffered a catastrophic bleed?

Severe bleeding can become life-threatening within minutes, yet many people wouldn’t feel confident stepping in to help.

Our latest blog explains:
▪️What a catastrophic bleed is
▪️How to respond in an emergency
▪️What bleed kits contain
▪️How tourniquets and haemostatic dressings work
▪️Why first aid training could help save a life

Practical first aid knowledge can make all the difference in an emergency situation.

Read the full blog here; https://helpfirstaidtraining.co.uk/news/why-should-i-learn-about-catastrophic-bleeding

Learn how to recognise and respond to catastrophic bleeding in an emergency. Discover what bleed kits, tourniquets and haemostatic dressings are used for.

01/05/2026

Five Star Friday!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Feedback like this from Carl, really gives us a boost.
Thank you Carl, we're really happy that you enjoyed your training. 🙏

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30/04/2026

A cardiac arrest can happen anywhere—at home, at work, or out in the community and it's a life-or-death situation.

Using a defibrillator within the first 3 minutes can increase survival rates by up to 70%… but many people still hesitate—especially when it comes to removing clothing to expose the chest.

In our latest blog we discuss; Do you remove the bra to perform CPR?
Read more here; https://helpfirstaidtraining.co.uk/news/losing-the-bra-in-cpr-the-facts

21/04/2026

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Thinking about upskilling with some first aid training?
No problem, we've got you covered!
Click the link to see our upcoming open course dates and feel free to get in touch if you have any questions or would like to make a booking.

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Tel: 01388 417303

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16/04/2026

Here's Graham teaching one of our learners the correct method for applying a tourniquet.

First aid for catastrophic bleeds is now taught on all of our Emergency First Aid at Work, First Aid at Work and Ofsted compliant Paediatric First Aid courses.

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15/04/2026

Following this recent BBC article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c1kr4wgreygo

Not sending a defibrillator in case a casualty's condition deteriorates does carry risk.
A patient can deteriorate quickly — meaning a second 999 call may be needed and costing valuable time should a cardiac arrest occur.

On the other hand, there’s a very real operational challenge.
If a defibrillator is taken as a precaution and not used, it may not be available for the next patient who absolutely needs it — when every second counts.

This is why widespread access to public defibrillators, and confidence in using them, is so important for our communities.

A large provider of public defibrillators in Yorkshire is concerned about changes in their use.

10/04/2026

Did you know you can have first aid training delivered directly at your workplace?

Our latest blog explains why onsite first aid training is a great option for businesses:
✅ Flexible around your schedule
✅ Cost-effective for teams
✅ Tailored to your workplace risks
✅ Delivered by experienced trainers

Find out more here: https://helpfirstaidtraining.co.uk/news/what-are-the-benefits-of-onsite-first-aid-training

Looking for onsite first aid training? Train your team at your workplace with flexible, tailored, HSE and Resus Council UK compliant courses. Get a quote today.