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08/07/2025
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This is the theme for International Paramedics Day 2025 đ
And we think it's a perfect theme for celebrating the collaborative efforts, dedication and commitment of all the amazing Paramedics, Technicians and First Responders who make up this wonderful community.
Hereâs what some of our Qualsafe colleagues had to say about the role unity and community has played during their Paramedic and First Responder careers
How do you support your colleagues?
07/07/2025
đ¤đ Grabbing the tongue to stop someone choking when unconscious đ¤đ
Itâs a sight many football fans may be familiar with; two players take a knock leaving one unconscious. But it is what follows next that weâre focussing on today. In an effort to stop the unconscious player from âswallowing their tongueâ, some players think they need to grab it.
Well, weâre grabbing our whistle and blowing for fulltime on this myth. It is not humanly possible for you to swallow your tongue. However, it can still block the airway.
If someone is unconscious, tilting the head back will open the airway, as it lifts the back of the tongue away from the back of the throat. Using two fingers to lift the chin will clear the airway even more.
01/07/2025
The EPA 2025 Conference hosted by the Federation of Awarding Bodies (FAB) takes place today and, of course, we had to be there!
Qualsafeâs Marie Clegg and Tom Fitzpatrick are thrilled to be in attendance alongside other EPA professionals discussing the latest changes and innovations in the world of apprenticeships.
Donât be shy, give Marie or Tom a wave and theyâll be happy to chat all things Qualsafe Awards EPAO.
23/06/2025
The updated Qualsafe Level 3 Award in First Response Emergency Care (RQF) is now live!
FRECÂŽ 3 Centres â check your inbox for full details on the new version.
đ Read about the key highlights below:
17/06/2025
⼠MYTH: A heart attack is when the heart stops beating đ
⼠Weâre not sure where this myth has come from. Probably TV. But, whilst the heart may stop beating as a result of a heart attack, this isnât what a heart attack is. If the heart stops beating, itâs called âcardiac arrestâ.
đ A heart attack is caused if the surface of a cholesterol plaque in a coronary artery ruptures and the contents leak out. This leads to the formation of a blood clot, which completely blocks the coronary artery, resulting in the death of an area of the heart muscle.
⼠An area of dying heart muscle is unstable and can sometimes interrupt the heartâs electrical impulses, causing cardiac arrest, so itâs a good idea to have a defibrillator very nearby just in case.
đ Luckily, the majority of people who have a heart attack are sat upright and talking to you and modern treatments have hugely improved survival rates.
10/06/2025
đ¨ EFAW: Now available as Blended Learning đ¨
The Qualsafe Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work (RQF) is now available as Blended Learning!
Combine our platinum standard e-Learning with your high-quality classroom training. Itâs the best of both worlds đ
To discover more about this regulated qualification and Blended Learning, follow the link below âŹ
We hope, like us, youâve been able to head out this National Walking Month. Weâre coming towards the end of May now, but the walks don't have to end there, weâve got an entire summer of walking ahead of us.
However, accidents can and do happen. And when they do, make sure youâre prepared to help. That is why weâre shining the spotlight on our Level 3 Award in Outdoor First Aid (RQF)
Help make the great outdoors a safer place to be by training tomorrowâs outdoor first-aiders.
If you come across someone with a suspected spinal injury, not moving them is a reasonable rule to follow. But there are some exceptions to this rule.
If the casualty is in danger, they may need to be moved for their safety. Recent studies (please see comment section) have shown that a casualty âself-extricatingâ themselves from a vehicle causes less spinal movement than when the emergency services cut the roof off the car to extract them â so it is safe to ask someone to carefully step out of a vehicle if they are able.
If the casualty isnât breathing, then you will need to put them on their backs and begin CPR.
If the casualty is unconscious, laying on their back and has fluids (e.g. vomit) blocking the airway, you will need to turn them onto their side (ideally using the spinal recovery position if you know how).
21/05/2025
đ Weâve launched upgrades to the Qualsafe Learner Portal!
Discover whatâs new and how it benefits your learners as they complete their Qualsafe e-learning >
20/05/2025
May is National Walking Month. This initiative, organised by the charity Living Streets, seeks to shine a light on the and the positive impact walking can have on our physical and mental health đśđťââď¸đśđžââď¸đśđźââď¸
A group of us here at Qualsafe HQ decided to take a break from our desks and go for a little lunchtime walk. It was lovely to get some sun and there were only a couple of grumbles about the heat, so weâll consider that a great win â
Please enjoy a photo of our route đł Everyone was suddenly feeling camera shy đˇđ
15/05/2025
âYou wouldnât have mental health problems if you were strongerâ.
This statement couldnât be any further from the truth and could actually dissuade people from seeking the support that they need. This we are busting one of the biggest myths about mental health.
Mental health has nothing to do with your strength, whether that be physical or mental. A mental health condition can be developed by anyone.
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Based in Bradford, West Yorkshire, Qualsafe consists of two industry leading organisations: Qualsafe.com, a first aid & safety book publisher and supplies distributor, and Qualsafe Awards, a prestigious Ofqual recognised Awarding Organisation.
Due to our continual commitment to high quality, customer care, and innovation, Qualsafe is widely regarded as the go-to organisation for all your training needs!
About Qualsafe Awards
Qualsafe Awards is one of the largest Ofqual recognised Awarding Organisations in the UK and has been shortlisted for the Federation of Awarding Bodies (FAB) 'Awarding Organisation of the Year' Award in both 2015 & 2016.
With extensive industry knowledge, we have a thorough understanding of what training organisations want and need from an Awarding Organisation. Working closely with training providers and key stakeholders, our team of industry specialists have developed a range of ground breaking qualifications that are included on the Qualifications Credit Framework (QCF) and the Regulated Qualification Framework (RQF). With decades of experience and a thorough understanding of developing assessments, accrediting and certifying qualifications, you can be confident that youâre working with the experts!
Our aim is to provide our Centres with a cost effective, professional accreditation service with high quality standards and exceptional customer care. It is this unique commitment to high standards that has resulted in Qualsafe Awards receiving numerous industry accolades and 97% of our customers scoring our service as Excellent or Very Good.
Visit www.qualsafeawards.org to find out more.
Industry Accolades:
⢠Voted UK's Best Business (SME) 2018 by the Best Business Awards
⢠Shortlisted for the Federation of Awarding Bodies (FAB) 'Awarding Organisation of the Year'â Award in 2015
⢠Shortlisted for the Federation of Awarding Bodies (FAB) 'Awarding Organisation of the Year'â Award in 2016
⢠Winner of the Federation of Awarding Bodies (FAB) âIndividual of the Yearâ Award 2017
⢠Shortlisted for the Federation of Awarding Bodies (FAB) âQualification of the Yearâ Award 2018
⢠Shortlisted for the Federation of Awarding Bodies (FAB) âOutstanding Contribution of the Yearâ Award 2018
⢠Shortlisted for the Federation of Awarding Bodies (FAB) âCollaboration of the Yearâ Award 2018
⢠Shortlisted for the Federation of Awarding Bodies (FAB) âInnovation of the Yearâ Award 2018
About Qualsafe.com
Qualsafe.com is one of the leading providers of safety training books in the UK, and our learning materials are used by over 2,500 training providers, including NHS Trusts, Councils, Universities and Colleges. Written by industry specialists who have decades of experience, our books combine clear information with real-life images to help make learning as simple as possible.
Our range includes:
⢠First Aid Made Easy
⢠Emergency First Aid Made Easy
⢠Concise First Aid Made Easy
⢠Paediatric First Aid Made Easy
⢠CPR & AED Made Easy
⢠Food Safety Made Easy
⢠Health and Safety Made Easy
⢠Fire Safety Made Easy
⢠Safe Moving of Objects & People Made Easy
⢠Safe Moving and Handling Made Easy
Not only is Qualsafe.com one of the leading providers of training books in the UK, we also provide a wide range of supplies to ensure that our customers have everything they need for their training. Some of the products we stock include:
⢠Hand Hygiene Training Kits
⢠Training Models
⢠Games
⢠Moving and Handling Training Aids
⢠First Aid Supplies
⢠Manikins
⢠AEDs
⢠Emergency Care Equipment and moreâŚ.
Visit www.qualsafe.com to find out more.
Industry Accolades:
⢠Voted UK's Best Business (SME) 2018 by the Best Business Awards
