Workplace First Aid Blog
Proactive as well as reactive A holistic approach to workplace health
With 16.4 million workdays lost to mental health in the UK in 2023, Lisa Sharman, National Head of Education & Commercial Training at St John Ambulance, advocates for a comprehensive approach to workplace first aid that addresses both physical and mental health to improve employee wellbeing and reduce costs.
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Mental health training in practice Greengage Environmental
Greengage Environmental is a London-based sustainability and environmental consultancy providing clients with bespoke biodiversity, energy, and ecological solutions. They recently spoke to us about how they have been implementing their mental heath training in the workplace.
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Mental health is a first-aid issue here’s why
First-responder care is often associated with accidents or sudden medical emergencies. But as Lisa Sharman, St John Ambulance’s National Head of Education & Commercial Training, highlights in our latest LinkedIn Live event, mental health today is very much a first-aid issue, and one that’s as varied and complex as physical health.
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Discover New Workplace Advocacy Training
Designed to complement Mental Health First Aid provision in workplaces, this course qualifies learners as Mental Health Advocates, preparing them to role model healthy behaviours, start supportive conversations, and promote mental health and wellbeing across the organisation. By encouraging early intervention, this training is designed to help workplaces create a culture of peer support and reduced stigma. Delegates will leave equipped to lead wellbeing conversations, signpost support, and act as a positive influence within their team.
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Save A Life September Have Your Team's Back, When It Really Counts
Many of us would do anything – and we mean anything – for the people we care about. So, surely, we’d give up less than 30 minutes to make sure they’re protected? It’s a no-brainer! This Save a Life September, St John Ambulance aims to teach 300,000 people how to treat choking, cardiac arrest and severe bleeding. We’re encouraging parents, grandparents, partners, siblings and colleagues to learn first aid, and make sure the people they care about are safe and protected.
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9 First Aid Myths Busted What You Think You Know Could Be Dangerous
In a situation that might require the application of first aid, those who have completed training in the past spring into action. However, practicing first aid without having properly refreshed or requalified your skills may potentially end up doing more harm than good. It’s recommended to take a first aid refresher course every year and essential to requalify in your certified training every three years. This is because first aid advice and best practices are constantly evolving and being updated over time. Ongoing research in scientific fields means that we are continuously expanding our understanding of the human body and developing our understanding of the impact of injury, as well as learning to more accurately decode the meaning of certain symptoms. This means that guidance from just a few years ago may now be outdated, incorrect or even dangerous to follow. In this blog, we’ll explore some common first aid beliefs that many people still consider accurate but are no longer recommended based on current knowledge.
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Support Us This Save a Life September
If you haven’t already, check out our Save a Life September campaign for 2025 – aiming to put the power of first aid into as many hands as possible. This Save a Life September, St John Ambulance aims to teach 300,000 people how to treat choking, cardiac arrest and severe bleeding. We’re encouraging parents, grandparents, partners, siblings and colleagues to learn first aid, and make sure the people they care about are safe and protected. Most of us would do anything – and we mean anything – for the people we care about. If this includes you, it’s time to do your bit to protect those around you.
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Our New and Improved First Aid Fast App
If you haven’t already, it’s time to update your First Aid Fast App. We’ve got a brand-new layout that includes extra features and access to our E-Learning courses all in one place. Your app may have already updated automatically, but if not, head to the app store to prompt a manual download to see what’s new in First Aid Fast.
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A First Aider's Guide to Autumn: Slips, Trips and Fire Pits
Crispy leaves and cold snaps have descended upon us at a seemingly record speed this year. As whispers of “are you putting the heating on yet” whisked through office chats with our transition from record-breaking summer days into the chills of autumn entering at a record pace as soon as the calendar hit September.
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