Firstaider Training

27/05/2026

Float to Live:

After the tragedies this week, it seems timely to reshare this excellent resource for you to share onwards.

Stay safe whilst outdoors.

Do you know what to do if you get into difficulty in the water? These five simple steps could save your life in an emergency. Learn how to float to live.

26/05/2026

Working in hot temperatures:

With high temperatures across much of the country, employers must ensure workers are protected during hot weather.

There's no law for maximum working temperature, or when it's too hot to work, because every workplace is different.

HSE's website has a practical step guide on temperature in the workplace.

This includes guidance on:

what the law says
managing workplace temperature
preventing heat stress
protecting those working outdoors

In offices or similar environments, the temperature in workplaces must be reasonable.

14/05/2026

Stronger protections for children with allergies in school:

Section 72 of the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill, also referred to as Benedict’s Law will introduce new requirements to strengthen allergy safety in schools. Life-saving allergy pens MUST now be stocked by schools for the first time under new plans which come into affect in September this year in time for the new school year.

The new statutory requirements mean for the first time schools must:

Stock “spare” adrenaline auto-injectors for use in emergency situations.

Provide allergy awareness training for all staff — covering recognition of symptoms, emergency response and the use of adrenaline devices — alongside improved incident recording and lessons learnt processes.

Have a comprehensive policy for supporting children with medical conditions, including Individual Healthcare Plans to record specific arrangements for individuals like an allergy management plan.

This new guidance replaces the previous non-statutory advice on allergy management in schools.

Firstaider Training can deliver allergy awareness sessions for you where attendees learn about the basic concepts of allergies, how to help prevent allergic reactions, and practical strategies for managing allergies within the school community. The sessions also include hands-on practice using adrenaline auto-injectors training devices.

07/05/2026

MENTAL HEATH AWARENESS WEEK:

Next week sees the start of week. This years campaign is all about asking people to join in taking action to support good mental health. Even small actions can help us feel hopeful and less powerless. And while our individual actions matter, when we come together we are even more powerful.

To get involved and fir more information please visit:

This Mental Health Awareness Week we’re asking people to join us in taking action to support good mental health.

22/04/2026

Women are less likely to receive CPR or General First Aid due to awkwardness:

Although the study was originally done in the USA we have seen attitudes reflected here in the UK which was one of the reasons St John Ambulance launched their very good bra campaign.

It's the difference between life and death.

19/02/2026

a new device for anaphylaxis sufferers. Possibly safer than having needles about. Product video - https://eurneffy.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/31058-EURneffy_-HCP-Video-UK-V7.mp4

12/02/2026

The Met Office has issued a warning for snow and ice in North Yorkshire from 7pm tomorrow, Thursday, until midday on Friday.

Outbreaks of rain will fall as snow over higher hills initially, before the snow starts to fall to lower levels through Thursday evening. Any settling snow will mainly be confined to high ground, above 200 metres 2 to 5 cm is possible, and above 300 metres, a few locations may see as much as 10 cm.

See full details at https://weather.metoffice.gov.uk/warnings-and-advice/uk-warnings #?date=2026-02-12

09/02/2026

a great good news story which highlights that anyone can save a life and how important learning first aid is.

The quick thinking of a ‘heroic’ teenager helped to save a child’s life at a Glasgow train station.

09/02/2026

A busy few weeks with courses which culminated with a weekend Outdoor First Aid Course for the Thirsk School and Sixth Form College- 'Be More Thirsk' The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award instructors who are getting prepared for the start of the new Expedition season. Happy and safe trails people.

05/02/2026

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Lifesaving bleed kits are being rolled out to communities across North Yorkshire.

They provide immediate access to vital equipment that can control catastrophic bleeding before the arrival of the emergency services.

Find out more at https://www.northyorks.gov.uk/news/2026/communities-get-lifesaving-equipment-bleed-kits-rolled-out