According to the latest Report (9 January 2024) by the British Heart foundation, only 8% of people having an out of Hospital Cardiac Arrest in 2022 survived for 30 days or more. Men account for two thirds of Cardiac Arrests 80% of Cardiac Arrests happen at the person’s home – if you have to carry…
Read MoreThe PAcT kit is designed to support members of the public with first aid for terrorism-related injuries when emergency services aren’t nearby.
Read MoreWhat is Martyn’s Law? Figen Murray is the force behind Martyn’s Law, an act of legislation that is currently going through parliament. On 22nd May 2017 there was a Terrorist Bombing at Manchester Arena (Ariane Grande Concert). Martyn Hett was one of the many victims and there were shortcomings in the Emergency Response. Martyn’s Mother,…
Read MoreWhat to do if you need urgent police help through the 999 service, but can’t speak: If you’re in an emergency situation and need police help, but can’t speak, Make Yourself Heard and let the 999 operator know your call is genuine. If making a sound would put you or someone else in danger and…
Read Morein the UK coronary heart disease kills twice as many women as breast cancer in the UK.
In addition, women that have Cardiac Arrests (where the heart stops pumping blood) are less likely to have CPR performed on them and are less likely to survive to discharge in hospitals.
Read MoreFirst published 2016 when I was a Community Responder. I no longer am. There are four types of heart rhythm that we (as Community Responders and First Aiders) are taught about. The squiggles that you see on a chart show the varying levels of electrical activity over time and by analysing these, medical staff are…
Read MoreFirst published 2016 One in a series of stories about patients that stand out for one reason or another. No names, no pack drill, no dates. Since 2018 I’m no longer a Community Responder. As a Community Responder, I get called out to many things (mostly chest pains where the patient clearly has forgotten where…
Read MoreFirst published 2013. Updated 2023 A couple of reports earlier this year have found that a) we are normally never more than six foot away from our mobiles and also that we suffer withdrawal symptoms if we are parted from it for too long. Whilst this smacks of a Society that is increasingly dependent upon,…
Read MoreIn true QI fashion, it’s time to clear up a few beliefs about First Aid. Some are true, others not so. First published 2013 Disclaimer: These are all as I understand them and if anyone has any up to date information, do let me know. Do not treat this as secular Gospel, it’s just as…
Read MoreIf you want to Book us for a Private course you will need to provide the venue. This can be at your Site or you can Book & pay for a local village hall / Business Centre Meeting room. We will turn up to the venue and deliver the course there. What do we want…
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