Workplace First Aid Blog
Where does workplace first aid belong in a hybrid world?
Working with Hope & Glory, using the help of One Poll, we conducted research with a sample group of 2000 employed adults who did not work from home before the pandemic. We wanted to understand the impact that working from home and hybrid working might have on first aid in the workplace as work-life as we know it changes.
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Exploring youth mental health in schools
The Growing Together campaign encourages children (and adults) to consider how they have grown and how they can help others to grow. In recent weeks, we conducted a focus group survey to give us some insight into how children's mental health is approached in schools and the support that staff get to deal with mental health in school.
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The ‘what’s and why’s’ of workplace resilience training
We put a series of questions to one of our long-term trainers, turned digital expert, to learn more about our resilience courses and the benefits they can bring to employees and the workplace.
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Your at-work guide to 'Blue Monday' & mental health
The third Monday of every January has been widely dubbed as “Blue Monday”, an endearing term for what is supposed to represent the most depressing day of the year (allegedly). Whether it's the post-holiday blues, cold weather, and financial strain. However, we understand that feelings such as low mood and depression aren’t directly linked to a static day during the calendar year.
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Would you know how to save a life at work?
In our recent LinkedIn Live event, St John Ambulance brought together experts and employee first aiders to discuss the essential role of first aid and mental health support in today's workplace. The session highlighted practical steps for creating safer, more supportive environments and managing physical or mental health emergencies.
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Time to refresh your mental health awareness
It is projected that by 2030 mental health problems (particularly depression) will be the leading cause of mortality and morbidity globally (WHO). So how can we support our employees and recognise when they are struggling, especially if they are working remotely? What specific mental health issues are arising from the pandemic and how can we make a difference in the workplace?
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Self-care for mental health: Enhancing your emotional health Part 2
As discussed in Part 1 of this three-part wellness series, we understand that sometimes getting out of bed can feel difficult, so how do we begin to achieve small acts of self-kindness or self-care? We’ve pulled together more self-care ideas that are designed to boost confidence, encourage achievements and inject positivity during times of stress or difficulty.
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Self-care for mental health: Enhancing your emotional health Part 1
Explore how mindset and personal hygiene build the foundation for self-care. Part One of our wellness series gives practical tips to boost mood and reduce stress. We understand that some days just getting out of bed can feel difficult, so how do we begin to achieve small acts of self-kindness or self-care?
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5 signs that you need a defibrillator in your workplace
A cardiac arrest is the ultimate medical emergency. A cardiac arrest is when your heart suddenly stops pumping blood around your body. With most cardiac arrests occurring in the home (72%) or the workplace (15%), proper first aid training paired with the installation of a defibrillator could help save thousands of lives if implemented across the country.
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