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Active First Aid provides Canine First Aid courses and REC accredited outdoor first aid courses
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29/03/2026

CANINE FIRST AID

Canine First Aid Training course – Sunday 3rd May 🐾 in Llanberis.

If you work with dogs—or simply love them—would you know what to do in an emergency?

This practical, hands-on course is ideal for dog walkers, groomers, pet professionals and owners who want the confidence to act quickly when it matters most.

✔ Learn life-saving skills
✔ Real-life scenarios
✔ Friendly, supportive training environment

Limited spaces available—book now to secure your place.

https://www.activefirstaid.co.uk/canine-dog-first-aid

23/03/2026

ONE DAY COURSES

I have three one day courses running this week. The Tuesday and Thursday are now full but there are still a few places available on the Wednesday.

Please get in touch if you are interested or visit the website www.activefirstaid.co.uk Mob: 07899 936276

22/03/2026

ONE DAY FIRST AID COURSES

A friendly, practical one-day first aid course to help you feel confident when it really matters. Suitable for work, play or just life!

Dates: March 25th - 5 spaces, March 26th - 1 space

Location: Boulder Adventures, Llanberis (LL55 4HE)

Get in touch or visit the website for details https://www.activefirstaid.co.uk/basic-first-aid

18/03/2026

ONE DAY FIRST AID COURSES

If you’ve been thinking about learning essential, potentially life-saving skills, this is your sign to book. These sessions are relaxed, practical, and hands-on—no jargon, just clear guidance to help you feel confident about stepping in during an emergency.

The dates for the EFAW/Basic First Aid courses at the end of March are here:

✅ March 24 – FULL
⚠️ March 25 – Only 5 spaces left
⚠️ March 26 – Just 1 space remaining

Perfect for anyone who wants to be prepared—whether at home, work, or out on the hills.

Please get in touch or visit the website for details https://www.activefirstaid.co.uk/emergency-first-aid-at-work

16/03/2026

MENINGITIS OUTBREAK

Know the signs of Meningitis — it could save a life.

Meningitis is a serious infection that causes inflammation around the brain and spinal cord. It can develop very quickly, so recognising the symptoms early is vital.

⚠️ Watch for these symptoms:
• High fever
• Severe headache
• Stiff neck
• Sensitivity to light
• Nausea or vomiting
• Confusion or drowsiness
• Cold hands and feet or limb pain
• Pale or mottled skin

🚨 A rash that doesn’t fade when pressed (the “glass test”) is a medical emergency.

If you suspect meningitis, seek urgent medical help immediately (999 in the UK).

Vaccination protects against some common causes of meningitis, including Meningococcal disease and Pneumococcal disease.

Please share — awareness saves lives.

11/03/2026

ONE DAY FIRST AID COURSES

I have three upcoming one-day First Aid courses at the end of March with a few spaces still available:

24th March – 1 place remaining
25th March – 5 places remaining
26th March – 1 place remaining

The course can be certificated as either the HSE Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) qualification or as a Basic First Aid course — you can choose the option that best suits your needs.

If you would like to book a place or find out more, please get in touch or visit the website:www.activefirstaid.co.uk

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09/03/2026

BRA OFF PADS ON!

I am sorry but you cannot reliably place AED pads correctly with a bra in the way.

Expose the chest, remove the bra, and place the pads where they belong. Proper pad placement saves lives.

BRA OFF PADS ON!

08/03/2026

RAMIPRIL MEDICATION RECALL

The UK regulator Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) announced a precautionary recall on 6 March 2026 of:
* Ramipril 5 mg capsules
* Manufacturer: Crescent Pharma Lt
* Batch number: GR164099
* Expiry date: October 2026
* Pack size: 28 capsules

Reason for the recall

Some boxes labelled Ramipril were found to contain blister packs of Amlodipine 5 mg tablets instead.
This appears to have happened during packaging at the manufacturing site.

What patients should do

If you take ramipril:
1. Check the batch number on the outer box.
2. If it says GR164099, open the box and check the blister strips.
3. If the blister strips say Amlodipine, return the medicine to your pharmacy.
4. If the blister strips correctly say Ramipril, you can continue taking it.

The MHRA says the risk to patients is low, but taking the wrong medicine could cause dizziness or low blood pressure.

✅ Important: Only one specific batch is affected — most ramipril in the UK is not part of this recall.

07/03/2026

CHILDREN WITH ALLGERIS IN SCHOOL (England)

Yesterday the UK Government announced plans to strengthen protections for pupils with severe allergies. Under the proposals, schools will be required to stock life-saving adrenaline auto-injectors (allergy pens or the new Nasal Neffy) for emergency use, ensure staff receive training to recognise and respond to anaphylaxis, and have clear allergy management policies in place. Pupils with serious allergies will also have Individual Healthcare Plans to help staff respond quickly if a reaction occurs.

These measures aim to ensure schools are better prepared to deal with life-threatening allergic reactions and to provide greater reassurance for families. For many children living with severe allergies, quick access to adrenaline and trained staff can quite literally save a life.

06/03/2026

OUTDOOR FIRST AID COURSE
Well that was a busy few days and we were super lucky with the weather until 3pm on the second day! Then the skies turned dark and it was time for the apocalyptic rainfall that was, to be fair, forecast. Well done to everyone for a very busy few days and now it’s time for me to try and turn all this kit around ready for the next courses at the end of the month.

03/03/2026

OUTDOOR FIRST AID COURSE

All set up and ready for what will be a busy two days teaching outdoor first aid.

Tomorrow the weather’s looking glorious – blue skies, sunshine, a ‘get your washing in the line’ kind of day. Thursday, however, is apparently auditioning for a disaster movie: extremely wet and windy.

And in truly groundbreaking news… my brand new silicon nose has arrived in the post. Nothing says “professional educator” quite like unboxing a spare body part.

01/03/2026

CANINE FIRST AID CPD
Continued professional development (CPD) is essential for first aid instructors because it ensures training reflects current guidelines, improves teaching effectiveness, and enables learners to receive accurate, confident, and up-to-date lifesaving instruction.

This afternoon I listened to a 1 hr 30 min presentation on ‘Rethinking Heat Injury in Working Dogs’ by Dr Janice Baker from the Veterinary Tactical Group. Incredibly interesting topic as heat injury is the number one cause of preventalbe illness of death in working dogs. The take home message for all of us is prevention is better than cure, keep the working dog cool throughout its tasking not just when it’s over heating; core temperature is not reliable in predicting heat injury; RAPID cooling with any resources available; cool first transport to vet thereafter; conditioning the working dog is key to its ability to tolerate higher temperatures.

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