There is a lot of misinformation and unreliable sources… So we’ve set up first aid Mythbusters! The go-to source for reliable updates and accurate techniques when it comes to first aid.
What we aim to do is dispell the most common lies and false-truths when it comes to applying first aid and set the record straight, providing the real information you need to know.
When it comes to first aid, getting it wrong can actually do a lot of harm that may result in permanent problems or in extreme cases, death. We’d hope that when the time comes, you’ll be able to deal with a situation confidently and competently, keep a calm head and be a first aid superhero!
With the new coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak spreading speedily across the world, advice on how to stay safe is inevitably being requested. Like us, you’ve probably seen the widespread panic across the news and thought, ‘should I learn more?’ A quick Google search will give you thousands of pages of information, Read more…
Women are less likely to survive a cardiac arrest. Studies show that women are far less likely to survive outside of a hospital environment… but why is this? Estimated reading time 4 minutes Dr Hanno Tan, from the University of Amsterdam, analysed the data from all resuscitation attempts made by Read more…
Head injuries are always a concern, especially for a trained first aider. From frequent bumps and tumbles as children to slips and falls as adults – they are so common. But how do we go about treating someone for a head injury that is more severe? It isn’t something we Read more…
When it comes to compliance, we want to keep this as simple as possible. Struggling to make your First Aid Needs selection? It can be pretty confusing from company to company. But don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! Let’s get up to speed… In October 2013, the Health and Safety Read more…
With the rapid increase of defibrillators in the community, we’ve had lots more questions like ‘Do workplaces need to provide a defibrillator?’, ‘Do we need to provide AED training?’ and ‘What are the defib regulations for workplaces?’. This article provides guidance about whether workplaces have to provide defibrillators. Defibrillators are sometimes Read more…
Sometimes we speak with people who are afraid to provide life-saving first aid, because they are afraid of legal action. Whether at work or when out and about, it is important that we are all willing to help someone, without the fear of any legal repercussions. After all, if it Read more…
Like us, you’ve probably seen hundreds of emails, articles and posts about GDPR, the new data protection regulations that became enforceable in May 2018. In many of the better articles out there, the overall message for the introduction of GDPR is to take the changes seriously, but not to panic. Afterall, Read more…
Often when we are training first aiders about Meningitis, people think that the main sign and symptom they should look out for is a distinctive rash. It’s super important that we do know about how to recognise and test this rash, but even more important that we all understand that Read more…
Have you seen the post doing the rounds on social media claiming that coughing during a heart attack can help? It’s been doing the rounds for years and has had more comebacks than Britney Spears. The fact of the matter is it simply isn’t true – and sharing this post, Read more…
This one is kind of true. But, some rules are meant to be broken… 😉 While workplace first aid does not include giving tablets or medicines to treat illness, there also has to be some common sense. If an adult asks you if you have any paracetamol for their headache, Read more…