Donegal Safety Services Ltd

08/01/2026

Restrictive practices in healthcare refers to the implementation of any practice that restricts an individual’s movement, liberty and/or freedom to act independently without coercion or consequence.

Restrictive Practice training is aimed at Healthcare professionals and employees. The aim of this training training is to develop an awareness of what restrictive practices are, why they are used and more importantly identifying alternatives.

The goal is to create an environment that is free from restraint or that minimises the use of restrictive practices.

For further information on this course visit our website
➡️ https://donegalsafetyservices.ie/course/restrictive-practices/

Or contact us by:
📞0874170941
📧 info@donegalsafetyservices.ie

06/01/2026

Hypothermia is caused by prolonged exposures to cold temperatures.
When exposed to cold temperatures, our body begins to lose heat faster than it is produced. Lengthy exposures will eventually use up our body's stored energy, which leads to loss of body temperature.
Low body temperature affects the brain, making you unable to think clearly or move well. This makes hypothermia especially dangerous, as a person might not be aware of what is happening and therefore won't be able to do anything about it.

05/01/2026

A first aid course is a must-have for everyone, whether they know it or not.

The first aid responder is a valuable link in the chain of survival. There is no other training more valuable than a first aid course – training that enables you to save a life. It really is that simple.

It could be the life of a colleague, a child, a grandparent, or perhaps the life of a complete stranger.

We wanted to share with you ten reasons to learn first aid so that you can get 2026 off to a positive start.

Click on this link to learn more:
https://donegalsafetyservices.ie/first-aid/10-reasons-why-you-should-know-first-aid/

We offer a variety of First Aid courses including:
👉 PHECC First Aid Response
👉 PHECC Cardiac First Response
👉 IHF Basic Life Support
👉 IHF Heartsaver CPR/AED
👉 Basic/Emergency First Aid
👉 Parent/Infant First Aid
👉 Student First Aid
👉 Epilepsy Awareness

To learn more about who we are and what training we can offer you or your organisation phone us on 0874170941 or email us at info@donegalsafetyservices.ie

04/01/2026

30/12/2025

As another year draws to a close it is important to take stock and count our blessings. Here are some or ours...

22/12/2025

🎄🎄🎄Wishing all our clients, family and friends a very Merry Christmas 🎄🎄🎄

From Martin, Rhonda & all the team.

P.S. We are closed from today (Monday 22nd December) until Monday 5th January.

18/12/2025

Candles may look pretty but they are a cause of home fires. Remember, a candle is an open flame, which means that it can ignite anything that can burn.

IF YOU DO BURN CANCLES MAKE SURE YOU...
🔥 Always use a candle holder that is sturdy, and won't tip over easily
🔥 Ensure candles are out of reach of pets and children
🔥 Never leave them unattended in a room
🔥 Place candle holder on an uncluttered surface, it at least one meter from anything flammable such as curtains, furniture, cards or decorations
🔥 Only use in rooms which have a working smoke alarm
🔥 Blow out all candles before going to bed. Avoid using candles in the bedroom.
🔥 Think about using LED candles in your home. They look real and are much safer!

16/12/2025

STAY SAFE THIS CHRISTMAS...

🎄 Use surge-protected multi-gang extensions and don't overload them

🎄 If using lights outside check that they are designed for outside use. They need to have ingress protection (IP) and a CE safety mark.

🎄 Have outdoor sockets installed by a registered and competent electrician.

🎄 Do not run cables through doors or windows as this could damage the cables.

🎄 Do not leave lights on in an unoccupied building or when you are in bed.

🎄 DO NOT TAKE ANY CHANCES WITH ELECTRICITY. REPLACE DAMAGED EQUIPMENT.

11/12/2025

The Health and Social Work Sector accounts for nearly 20% of all workplace injuries reported to the HSA each year. Reported incidents indicate three main accident triggers in the healthcare sector: of which manual handling (patient handling and handling of inanimate loads) is the top reported injury”. (www.HSA.ie)

This People Movement and Handling course will provide delegates with the knowledge and skills they need to apply the correct techniques used in people movement and handling.

Our course is HSA (Health & Safety Authority) compliant and is taught by experienced QQI People Handing Instructors who will tailor the content of the course to your needs.

This course is suitable for employees of all levels whose job involves the moving, handling and supporting people in the workplace, including all healthcare, social care, community care and teachers.

Contact us now to discuss what we can do for you:
📞 0874170941
📧 info@donegalsafetyservices.ie
👉 https://donegalsafetyservices.ie/course/people-movement-and-handling/

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09/12/2025

The HSE describes Strep A as Group A Streptococcal Infection and says it is a bacterial infection usually found in the throat or skin. In some cases, the virus can go on to cause scarlet fever.

Parents should contact their GP if:
👉your child is getting worse
👉your child is feeding or eating much less than normal
👉your child has had a dry nappy for 12 hours or more or shows other signs of dehydration
👉your baby is under 3 months and has a temperature of 38°C, or is older than 3 months and has a temperature of 39°C or higher
your baby feels hotter than usual when you touch their back or chest, or feels sweaty
👉your child is very tired or irritable
The spread of bacteria can be reduced by good hand washing, especially after coughing and sneezing, before preparing foods and before eating.

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