Workplace First Aid Blog
How taking a St John Ambulance course supports lifesaving action
When Debbie collapsed from a rare stroke, her daughter Emily’s quick thinking and first aid skills—learned as a St John Ambulance cadet—saved her life. Their story highlights how purchasing training and equipment from St John Ambulance not only empowers individuals but also funds vital community services, helping build a safer, more resilient future for everyone.
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This is me: Lyssa Barber UBS
Lyssa Barber, Head of Internal Communications at UBS, shares her very personal journey through the lows of mental ill health to recovery and the founding of the Mental Health Network at UBS.
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From bystander to first responder
Why do people freeze in emergencies? Lisa Sharman, National Head of Education and Commercial Training, St John Ambulance, explores the Bystander Effect – and how workplace training can break the cycle.
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Self-care for mental health Enhancing your emotional health Part 3
As discussed in Part 1 and Part 2, 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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A health and safety approach to mental health in the workplace
A blog from Xenia Koumi, who leads the Business Healthy programme within the City of London Corporation’s Public Health team. Xenia takes a look at Mental Health from a Health and Safety perspective.
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The ‘need’ for everyone to be kept in the loop
The mental toll of trying to keep everyone in the loop is creating a burden, that for many of us, is making work increasingly stressful. Should we be thinking of reconfiguring our workplaces to make them less intense? This writer believes it’s time to let everyone fall out of the loop.
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The importance of replacing expired first aid supplies
Keeping a well-stocked first aid kit is of the utmost importance when it comes to maintaining the health and safety of the people around you. Whether you work on a site with hazardous materials or in an office with risks of trips or falls, thousands of people each year are affected by common workplace injuries that require first aid treatment.
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Prioritising workplace health and wellbeing
Companies are now recognising their responsibility towards employee well-being. Research shows that poor health, due to absence and low productivity at work, costs the UK economy around £138 billion each year.
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Manager uses her mental health first aid skills to help save the life of a colleague
Jane (not her real name) is a manager. After attending a St John Ambulance mental health first aid course, she helped to save a colleague’s life by gently persuading them to attend counselling sessions offered by their employer.
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