Workplace First Aid Blog
Heading to an Event this Summer? Why Medical Cover Matters
Summer is one of the busiest times of year for outdoor events across England. Whether you're attending a local community fête, a sporting event, a music festival or a charity fundraiser, these occasions bring people together to enjoy shared experiences and create lasting memories. Here's why medical cover is an essential part of keeping people safe.
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What To Be Prepared For As A First Aider This Summer
Every summer, searches for first aid advice on heat exhaustion, sunburn and insect bites surge across the UK. With some NHS pages seeing traffic jump by over 200% during hot weather alerts, here are the most common first aid emergencies in summer and how to handle them.
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Sunburn: It's More Than Skin Deep
Half of UK adults get sunburnt each year – here’s how to recognise, treat and escalate it both at home and work.
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How To Stay Safe in a Heatwave: Hydration Tips and First Aid Advice
The UK has been placed under a red extreme heat warning this week, with temperatures expected to rise to 40 degrees in some areas, and many regions in England and Wales are experiencing temperatures within the 30s. With extreme heat during the day and then very warm nights, it will make it harder for our bodies to recover and cool down. And when temperatures reach this level, the risk of dehydration and heat exhaustion increases. Hot weather can affect anyone, even pets, but it can quickly become serious if we don’t take the right steps to stay cool and hydrated. By taking a few simple actions, you can protect yourself and look out for others during this heatwave.
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Understanding Cold Water Shock: Staying Safe Around Open Water this Summer
As temperatures rise during the summer months, many people head to beaches, rivers, lakes and reservoirs to cool down. However, while the weather may feel warm, the water itself can remain dangerously cold. As a first aider, here are some of the things to be aware of if you’re around water this summer and how to help if someone gets into difficulty.
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3 Lifesaving Places to Install a Defibrillator and How to Keep It Rescue-Ready
Every year in the UK, over 40,000 people experience an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. When someone’s heart suddenly stops beating, every second counts. In those critical moments, having the right equipment in the right place can be the difference between life or death. But a defibrillator can only save a life if it’s working, accessible and ready to use.
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First Aid at Work just got stronger: Life‑threatening bleeding training now included
For the first time, both first aid training courses will include life-threatening bleeding control as a standard topic to learn. Equipping first aiders with the confidence in dealing with bleeding injuries, but with the practical skills in the most critical moments.
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Beyond the bake sale creative fundraising ideas that actually work
Fundraising doesn't just mean bake sales and car washes, though these are great ways to raise money for a good cause. Today, there are endless ways to raise money for the causes you care about. Whether you’re joining a big, organised event or dreaming up something uniquely your own, there’s a style of fundraising for everyone. But what are some of the more creative ideas that we don’t see every day? What can you do to raise money for your favourite causes that really catch attention? From adrenaline-pumping challenges to digital campaigns that go viral, we’ve collected a few ideas that go beyond the bake-offs.
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From bees to burns First Aid tips you need this summer
The great British summertime is approaching - the days are longer, and together we can start to climb out of our winter hibernation period. This time of year, means one thing for a lot of people – spending more time outside. Outdoor-based jobs can start to see their peak months as a larger proportion of the UK workforce are starting to be exposed to the increased levels of sun and heat. So, as the likelihood of sunshine and warm days has increased to the usual (unpredictable) British levels… it’s important to understand the potential risks than come with the change in seasons, as well as gaining the First Aid knowledge and skills needed to treat any potential condition.
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