Workplace First Aid Blog
World Mental Health Day 2026: First Aid is About Mental Health Too
When we think about first aid, we often picture responding to a physical emergency. A fall. A burn. Someone who has stopped breathing. Workplace first aiders are trained to recognise what has happened, provide immediate support and help someone access the care they need. But not every sign of ill health is physical.
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Save a Life September: Share the skills that save lives
This Save a Life September, we're asking you to go one step further. We’re aiming to teach 500,000 people life-saving skills and we want you to get involved! Help more people gain the knowledge you already have, whether that's a colleague, family member, friend or neighbour.
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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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Building a Greener Future: St John Ambulance Achieves ISO 14001 Certification
We’re proud to announce that St John Ambulance has achieved ISO 14001 certification, the internationally known standard for Environmental Management System (EMS). This achievement is an important step in St John Ambulance’s commitment to reducing its environmental impact and cementing sustainability into the way we operate every day.
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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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