A stroke is a disturbance to the blood flow of the brain caused by a blockage or bleed in one of the blood vessels supplying the brain. It’s vital to know how to spot the warning signs of a stroke in yourself or someone else. It’s a medical emergency which requires immediate medical attention. Time…
As Easter approaches we deemed it worthy to share a post of the choking danger posed by mini eggs. In case you hadn’t noticed mini eggs have a warning on the back of their packaging which states that they are not suitable for any children under the age of 4. Mini eggs as well as…
Myth 1: Leaning back with a nosebleed. However, leaning back will cause you to swallow blood, and you are likely to feel nauseous and vomit the blood. The best thing to do would be to lean forward with a nosebleed, pinch the nostrils shut and breathe through your mouth. Myth 2: A Heart attack casualty…
Olivia Salvati is campaigning to help teachers recognise the signs of epilepsy after suffering absence seizures at school. Article Link: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-46099603 This article highlights how important it is for everyone to have these skills and to know what to do. Interested in learning First Aid? Why not attend one of our First Aid Courses in…
We recently had a great day teaching a Level 3 Emergency First Aid at Work course to staff at Buckinghamshire Business First (BBF). The delegates were very entertaining, making the course a fun and enjoyable experience. Thank you to BBF for a positive review of our First Aid course! “Excellent First Aid training, informative and…
Whether you work in an office, a gym or a retail shop, a first aid at work qualification is an absolute must for any company. It is the legal duty of the employer to make arrangements to ensure their employees receive immediate assistance if they suddenly become ill or injure themselves at work. Prompt, safe…
We recently came across this information related to cold water shock and staying alive in the water on the Royal National Lifeboat Association (RNLI) website. This topic has also been in the news recently, specifically highlighting the dangers of cold water shock which can make you unable to breathe if you suddenly enter cold water.…
It’s lovely when the sun comes out. However, it’s really important to remember that extreme heat can be dangerous and you need to be able to recognise the early warning signs in yourself or someone else. It is vital that you remain hydrated. Heat exhaustion and heat stroke are the most serious problems and some…
We recently came across this article in the Oxford Mail and thought we should share it. Article Link: http://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/16243671.Landlord_of_Britain__39_s_best_pub_saved_woman_from_brink_of_death/ This article highlights the importance of learning vital life saving skills. Having been on a first aid course Mr Orr-Ewing knew exactly what to do, and the casualty was breathing before the ambulance services arrived. This…
FM Training is a first aid training provider in High Wycombe and we are fully regulated by our Awarding Body Training Qualifications UK (TQUK). TQUK monitor our quality assurance and verify qualifications to ensure the training we provide maintains a high standard and is in line with the latest accepted teaching protocols. Our Level 3…
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