First Aid Savvy

27/10/2025

Last weeks news:

Attended another wonderfully full and inspiring day of learning and networking with fellow First Aid Trainer colleagues in Sussex called the First Aid Facilitators Forum (AKA the FAFF!).

High on the list was a session on Catastrophic Bleeding which is becoming more relevant in todays EFAW and FAW training. Guidelines now require some awareness or training to be included in regulated First Aid courses so it was great to go deeper on the topic.

Sepsis was the next topic - not included in First Aid training but such an important talk that went into the whys and hows of the body's inflammatory response.

We also covered differences with child and baby First Aid and finally, a very emotional presentation by Martin Cosser, father of Charlie Cosser who very sadly lost his life to knife crime 2 years ago. Charlies Promise is a charity dedicated to breaking the cycle of knife crime and creating a safer UK. Such an important message to deliver and it was a very emotional finish to the day.

So glad to be part of this amazing FAFF community and happy to increase my knowledge to support my teaching moving forwards.

Next FAFF day will be in March ...

27/09/2025

All set up and ready to teach 2 sessions of essential life-saving skills - CPR and how to use a Defib - Merriman Grange Care Home

There are still spaces for this afternoon 1.30-4pm .. £25pp … please text 07725 354118 if you want to come to this afternoon session and come along.

Email lucy@firstaidsavvy.co.uk if you’d like to be put on the mailing list for other dates.

26/09/2025

Your chance to LEARN CPR and how to apply an AED in a short 2.5 hour course this SATURDAY 27TH SEPT in Worthing:

Following a rather upsetting event in my street whereby a neighbour had to attempt CPR under the verbal instructions of the Emergency Call Handler, it got me thinking ... How distressing it must be to try and understand verbal instructions for CPR, in the most stressful of events, having never had any previous hands-on experience before ...

Whilst both did the very best job they possibly could under the circumstances, it made me wonder if I could help ...

My solution is to have developed a very short, but very hands on, 2.5 hour course that will give you instruction to know what to do in a cardiac arrest medical emergency and to 'feel' what it's like to do CPR and how to use a Defib. I'll be focusing on the important finer details such as hand placement, speed and depth of compressions and where to place the defib pads.

The first 2 of these CPR/AED workshops are running tomorrow (Saturday 27th Sept 2025) and this could by YOUR chance to get some experience in CPR and putting a Defib on someone ... I hope you will never have to use those skills but wouldn't it be amazing if you had them, should you need them?

It's open to anyone 14+, why not do this as a family and get everyone up to 'spec'?

Details below:
Saturday 27 September

Either: Morning session: 10am-12.30pm
or: Afternoon session: 1.30pm-4pm

Merriman Grange Care Home, Warren Road, Worthing
Free parking
£25 pp

Please email lucy@firstaidsavvy.co.uk to book on and let me know which session you'd like to attend. Spaces limited so book up now.

26/09/2025

Just bought my ticket to attend the First Aid Facilitators Forum event again ... lovingly referred to as FAFF :-)

It's anything but a FAFF to attend - it's a brilliant day where I get the chance to network with fellow Sussex-and-beyond First Aid training professionals and discuss issues that affect us in our working world and get plenty of CPD hours logged too.

This time it's aptly being held on the World 'Restart a Heart' day - 16th October.

The day will include several sessions from expert speakers such as:
🤝 Open networking & introductions
🙏 A spotlight on Charlie's Promise
🩸 bleeding – low frequency/high pressure (Marc Harrold)
🧒 First Aid – differences with children and babies (Claire Street)
😷 First Aid (Kas Fletcher)
📡 change in First Aid

To say I'm excited to see this lovely bunch again is an understatement - I am so lucky to have such a supportive network and I will be putting all that I learn into practice to make my classes even better for you!!

25/09/2025

Wouldn’t it be great if everyone in the UK had some First Aid training regardless …. You never know when you’ll be so very grateful you did!!

22/09/2025

Today’s Emergency First Aid at Work Course completed. That means there are now another 5 qualified First Aiders out there in W Sussex!

Life saving skills honed and ready to be unleashed in an emergency!

Next EFAW course is Friday 21 Nov and spaces are starting to fill up already … email lucy@firstaidsavvy.co.uk if you’d like to join the ranks.

16/09/2025

Double glasses means proper work head on today … just sent out the final details email to candidates for Monday’s First Aid course at Ham Manor Golf Club … just the cake to bake over the weekend .. nom nom!

Want to join us? There are some spaces still available and you’d be most welcome. Email: lucy@firstaidsavvy.co.uk

15/09/2025

It's a busy fortnight ahead at First Aid Savvy HQ, with non-first Aid stuff (scaffolding and family visits) but also, hoping to book more candidates onto a couple of open courses that are due ... here's a quick rundown.
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Thursday 18 September 2025
Attending The Better Business Show on the BNI stand.
Worthing Leisure Centre - free entry.
Come and chat about all things business, networking and First Aid and see if BNI might be a good fit for you and your business.
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Monday 22 September 2025 - Emergency First Aid at Work
Ham Manor Golf Club, Angmering.
This is the real deal for First Aid training in the workplace ... the EFAW is a regulated and HSE approved qualification so you can gain genuine 'qualified First Aider' status, essential to meet your First Aid regulations compliance. Cost £105 (certification included) - spaces available.
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Saturday 27th September 2025 - CPR & AED short workshops
Merriman Grange Care Home, Worthing
Short 2-2.5 hour workshops to get hands on experience of the correct way to do CPR and how to attach and use a Defib. UK survival rate for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OOHCA) is lower than 10% and that's partly down to the lack of experience when it comes to what to actually do in such an emergency. Over 70% of OOHCA's happen in the home ... there's no feeling better than feeling prepared, so come along to a morning or afternoon session and unleash your inner life-saver with confidence!! £25 - spaces on both sessions available.
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If you would like more info about any of the above, or you'd like to enquire about First Aid Savvy delivering First Aid training to your workplace, please do get in touch.

Email lucy@firstaidsavvy.co.uk
Call or whatsapp 07725 354118

Helping you become First Aid Savvy so you can unleash your inner life-saver with confidence!

12/09/2025

The Better Business Show is nearly here!

On Thursday 18th September I’ll be at the Worthing Leisure Centre with my Worthing BNI colleagues, showcasing our group and inviting new businesses to see what we’re all about.

BNI has helped me grow First Aid Savvy through trusted referrals and long-lasting relationships. It’s also a lot of fun – many of our members have stayed for years because it works so well for them. For me, my BNI meeting is also a weekly input of good energy - if you're a sole trader, you'll know that motivation can fluctuate!

Come and meet me and my fellow BNI peeps at the stand and find out more ... and don't forget to enter our prize draw too!

12/09/2025

Did you know ...
.. to be a 'qualified First Aider' you must demonstrate proficiency in the practical skills, such as resusitation and bandaging, by a certified instructor ...
.. watching some online training and getting a certificate for doing so does NOT meet the UK Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 requirements for First Aiders in the workplace ...
.. First Aid Savvy is running a course on Monday 22nd September at Ham Manor Golf Club. This is an officially recognised EFAW qualification, regulated by OFQUAL, and there are still some spaces available ...
.. so if you'd like to gain or renew your quaified First Aider status, which will be valid for 3 years, please get in touch to book your space ...
.. email lucy@firstaidsavvy.co.uk
.. more details on the website www.firstaidsavvy.co.uk/open-efaw-courses.html

12/09/2025

This looks great - I'll definitely get down at some point this weekend - fingers crossed the weather doesn't keep too many people away!! Our wonderful Worthing businesses need all the support we can give them!

The weather will not stop us ...

Make the most of this weekend’s Food & Drink Festival! This map highlights all the key spots, and giant signs on site will help you navigate.
If you have any questions, look for the BID information table inside the seating marquee
See you there!

09/09/2025

CPR and AED short sessions - a practical workshop to gain valuable hands-on experience of doing EFFECTIVE CPR and using an AED - lose the fear and be ready to confidently unleash your inner life-saver in an emergency.

Sat 27th Sept 2025

Merriman Grange Care Home, 102 Warren Road, Worthing BN14 9QX

2 sessions available: 10am-12.30pm or 1.30pm-4pm

Topics:
Understanding basics of heart attack, angina and cardiac arrest
Primary Survey
Getting help
Recovery position
CPR
Understanding and using an AED

£25pp
Early booking advised as spaces are limited, please email Lucy@firstaidsavvy.co.uk

Please share the above with your friends who may be interested too - it’s aimed at anyone between the ages of 14-104!! Great opportunity to have a look at the beautiful Merriman Grange Care Home too.