First Aid Corporate Training FACT

20/02/2026

18/02/2026

Your baby’s age and stage of development makes them more vulnerable to dangerous products. So, what might be less risky for older children is a much bigger risk to babies.

• Your baby’s airway is narrower and more delicate than ours, so they can suffocate very quickly.
• As babies grow, they explore the world around them by putting things in their mouths. So they are at increased risk of swallowing something harmful or choking on small objects.
• Their muscle control isn’t fully developed. This means it’s hard for them to free themselves if they’re in danger.

That probably sounds worrying. But the good news is once you know how and why certain baby products are dangerous you can take simple steps to keep your baby safe.

Learn more: https://capt.org.uk/10-baby-products-that-could-pose-serious-safety-risk/

17/02/2026

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17/02/2026

Happy Pancake Day! Today can be great fun for all the family but please keep safety in mind.

• Keep pans out of reach of little hands by turning pan handles away from the edge of the counter and using the back rings of the hob
• Don’t leave your cooking unattended
• Keep small children away from the cooking area
• In the event of a burn injury, remember COOL, CALL, COVER. COOL the burn for 20 minutes under cool (not cold) running water. CALL for help. COVER the burn loosely with cling film.

Learn more about burns and scalds and what to do in an emergency: https://capt.org.uk/burns-scalds/

17/02/2026

When it comes to a first aid course, participants typically come from diverse backgrounds, bringing unique perspectives and experiences. Each candidate is motivated by different reasons—whether professional requirements, personal safety, or community service. This diversity enriches the learning experience, providing a broad range of perspectives and questions.

If you're considering taking a first aid course, think about what you hope to gain from it. Are you looking for professional certification, or are you interested in learning skills for personal use ?

Some of the most common types of candidates are:- healthcare professionals such as doctors, nurses, dentists, educators, corporate employees, parents, caregivers, volunteers, baby sitters, nannies, students, members of the public, the list is endless.

This week has seen the most random of candidates attending an open FAW course whom we’ve never encountered before… a knife thrower and his mom who run a circus 🤡

Prepare for a heart-stopping audition from 11-year-old Edward Pinder, a circus performer from a long line of knife-throwers. Watch as he puts his incredible ...

13/02/2026

📢 Volunteer Opportunities – Support Group Facilitators 📢

As we expand our support groups across the UK, we’re looking for Volunteer Support Group Facilitators to help create supportive, safe and inclusive spaces for people living with serious allergies.

All facilitators receive full training and ongoing support from our Group Support Coordinator, along with regular debrief sessions with an Anaphylaxis UK Clinical Psychologist.

We’re particularly keen to hear from people who:
👉 Have lived experience of serious allergies and would like to help facilitate online groups for young people (one group for ages 14–17 and one for ages 18–24).
👉 Were diagnosed with a serious allergy in adulthood and would like to support an online group for adults who have been recently diagnosed.
👉 Are based in Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool or Scotland and can help run in-person support groups.
👉 Would like to help facilitate in-person family support groups for children and their parents/carers.

If you’re passionate about supporting others in the allergy community, we’d love to hear from you.

Find out more about the role and how to apply:
🔗 https://www.anaphylaxis.org.uk/get-involved/volunteer-support-group-facilitator/

13/02/2026

FACT - can teach about all first aid including about seizures. How to recognise, how to treat and what to do if someone has a seizure.

There a new epilepsy storyline in EastEnders

We all know about the stigma that surrounds epilepsy and why many people with epilepsy only share their condition with close friends and family.

At the Epilepsy society they do their best to increase awareness and sometimes the best way is via a soap opera!

So, they would like to share with you that we have been working with the BBC's EastEnders research team these past few months on an epilepsy storyline featuring a young character, Davinder Gulati, known as Nugget.

For those of you who don’t watch EastEnders, here’s a quick recap!

Nugget is only seventeen years old and is very keen to learn to drive. He suffers a bleed on his brain after he is violently beaten up by his father, Ravi. Nugget is hospitalised and the medical team have run tests but epilepsy has not yet been mentioned. In an explosive episode on Monday, Nugget brushed off what we know is an absence seizure before having a tonic clonic seizure while learning to drive.

EastEnders has such an amazing reputation for tackling issues that other programmes fear to discuss. The researchers were keen that the programme should be strictly accurate and kept us on our toes, asking lots of questions and making sure that, while there are lots of dramatic moments, they reflected the reality of living with epilepsy. The actor who plays Nugget, Juhaim Rasul Choudhury, was keen to ensure that he gave a truthful representation of the condition.

I hope that conversations about Nugget’s story and the impact on his family will make it that bit easier for someone with epilepsy to tell their friends; and bring epilepsy out of the shadows. EastEnders reaches parts of our national conversation that others can't, and that means more openness and less stigma, and a better life for people with epilepsy.

We know it isn’t always easy to talk about epilepsy, but we hope that the more visibility we can gain, the easier it will become.

Thank you.
Article care of …

Clare Pelham
Chief Executive

Missed Monday’s episode of EastEnders?

Don’t worry, you can watch it on the BBC iPlayer. Once you have watched it, we’d love to know what you think! Share your thoughts on the storyline via our social media channels using the links at the bottom of the newsletter.

Watch now on BBC iPlayer
Need to talk about epilepsy?

The epilepsy storyline in EastEnders is hard hitting and we know that for some people this can be difficult. Seeing a seizure portrayed on television can be upsetting if you have epilepsy or care for someone with the condition. Equally, if you have lost someone to epilepsy, a storyline about epilepsy can reignite feelings of loss and sorrow. But please remember, you do not have to cope with these feelings alone.

Epilepsy Helpline is here so that you can talk about how you are feeling and that includes in response to the storyline in Eastenders. If you would like to talk to someone, please pick up the phone and call 0300 102 0024. Helpline opens from 9am Monday to Saturday and you can find the full opening hours at Epilepsy helpline

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12/02/2026

There’s a difference between having emergency equipment and knowing how to use it. We train your whole team — not just the clinicians, managers, doctors, team leaders but everyone from cleaners to CEO’s they all need training.

Somewhere in your business there is a defibrillator.

Do you know where it is ?
Are the batteries working ?
Are the pads in date ?
Does everyone know where it is ?
Does everyone know how to use it ?

Somewhere in your business are your old certificates, where ? In date ? Need renewing ? Need new staff trained ?

Thought so… simply call FACT to rectify your answers

11/02/2026

Milk alert – Co-op Irresistible Triple Cook Thick Cut Chunky Chips
Product name: Co-op Irresistible Triple Cook Thick Cut Chunky Chips

Pack size: 360g

Use by: 14 February 2026

We have been alerted by Co-op that they are recalling Irresistible Thick Cut Chunky Chips from sale due to undeclared milk (wrong product in pack).

The product is therefore unsuitable for and should be avoided by anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk.

If you have bought the above products and have an allergy or intolerance to milk, do not eat it and return it to the nearest coop store for a full refund. If purchased online, you can receive a refund by calling 03300417737.

For more information contact 08000686727 or email via Product issues or returns.

We would like to thank Co-op for funding this alert.

Best wishes,
Anaphylaxis UK

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11/02/2026

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/public-advised-to-stop-using-certain-non-sterile-alcohol-free-wipes

09/02/2026

Your team’s first aid certificates are either current, expired, or “somewhere in the filing cabinet.” We can help with all three.
1. Chat to us about what course you need
2. Decide who needs training
3. Agree dates/times for your training
4. Turn up enjoy, be compliant and save lives

FACT - second to none for enjoyable, interactive training where you’ll gain the skills, knowledge and confidence to help anyone in an emergency situation

06/02/2026

When you’re asked if you’d like to attend a first aid at work course, what’s the first thing you think 🤔 oh my emails, oh that meeting, oh how boring… well you’ve certainly not attended a course with FACT !

We focus on making first aid interesting by enhancing engagement and retention of knowledge by using different teaching methods .

Interactive Learning
Hands-On Practice
Incorporate simulations
Role-playing scenarios
Practice skills like CPR or bandaging on each other or on mannequins.
Games and Quizzes
Real-Life Scenarios
Case Studies
Discuss real-life emergencies and how first aid was applied
Visual Aids - Short videos demonstrating techniques
Demonstration Kits
Storytelling
Challenges and Competitions
Feedback and Reflection

We encourage participants to provide feedback on what aspects they found most engaging.

We have a proven track record for all of the above but don’t just take our word for it have a read of some of our recent feedback the just get in touch to book 👍