Derwent Training Consultants Ltd

04/11/2025

Please check to see if your child / partner / employee school is registered the statement below is quite surprising don't you think
use the web link - www.defibfinder.uk

Defib finder uses data from The Circuit, the national defibrillator network, to help you find information about the nearest defibrillators to you.

31/10/2025

If you own a Heartsine (Stryker) 350P, 360P or 500P then please check your Pad-Paks lot number against the Stryker list below.

Stryker is conducting a voluntary recall as they have determined that some Pad-Paks may be rendered inoperable due to depleted battery cells. As a result, affected Pad-Packs could potentially fail to power the unit if needed for use.
There have been no adverse cases reported.

31/10/2025

These shows are so brilliant, come along and see a selection of very young children to some more mature adults, fun catchy songs, brilliant sketches a truly wonderful evening.
If your can not support the evening, then please at least promote the show in all your work / social spaces / share the post🙏
We will be there Friday 😎

Time to start getting these flyers and posters EVERYWHERE people!!
I will be in touch over the coming weeks with all of those who left details to help in the publicity campaign this year!!

https://derbytheatre.co.uk/event/flying-high-gang-show-2026/

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28/10/2025

Paediatric - infant / baby chest compressions has been a topic of debate on courses for a while and new update to how we do chest compressions is now to use our thumb on top of each other on middle of the chest between the ni***es with our hands around the baby (see link). ER council members also said heel of one hand could also be a benefit.

27/10/2025

Another Resuscitation update
AED's / Defibrillator's
The ladies bra can be left on but if your struggling to put the pad in the correct position then cut and remove it.
another point is in which will or may take a while before it hits our defibrillator is the pad location has slightly improved see link

27/10/2025

One of the 2025 updates from Resuscitation council UK, Europe and America is on after you've given CPR
I found an excellent link you may wish to bookmark should anyone need some wellbeing help in UK.
why not tell us what you think.... or get in touch with us we are all👂 too.

If you are a loved one of a cardiac arrest survivor or have experienced the intense moment of witnessing or providing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) to someone during a cardiac arrest, you are a co-survivor. We have built a repository of resources recognising the unique challenges and emotions....

23/10/2025

New ERC (European Resuscitation Council) protocols came out yesterday and a few things have change, which we give you an update too over the coming weeks, UK will be issuing their version on Monday 27th October, I wonder what they will be doing different if any.
First message from ERC is

14/10/2025

Anaphyaxis the NEW EURneffy® will be available for pharmacies from 20th October.
more info

Please select the section of the website that is relevant to you

14/10/2025

30/09/2025

More positive news on public defibs 👍👏👏👏

Lloyds Banking Group registered their defibrillators on The Circuit and launched a pilot to unlock defibrillator cabinets to ensure 24/7 public access.

14/08/2025

The UK's Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has decided.
People sitting their driving theory test will soon need to swot up on life-saving cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills and It's hoped the questions, which will be added to the car and motorcycle theory test in early 2026, could prevent avoidable deaths.
Start learning now by this easy free interactive website or to make it more interactive download the App
https://life-saver.org.uk or for more learning why not join us on one of our Emergency one day courses or half day basic life support course. https://derwenttraining.org.uk/the-diary/

14/08/2025

IMPORTANT NEWS
REF. FIRST AID KITS
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) are advising the public to stop using certain non-sterile alcohol-free wipes and to dispose of them.
These products which may have been used for ‘skin cleansing’ and cleaning in or around wounds have been withdrawn from sale but may still be found in some first aid kits and in people’s homes.
During investigation of an outbreak, certain wipes were found to be contaminated with Burkholderia stabilis.
The following products have been found to be affected:
ValueAid Alcohol Free Cleansing Wipes
Microsafe Moist Wipe Alcohol Free
Steroplast Sterowipe Alcohol Free Cleansing Wipes

Please reference to link below for more info

Due to risk of infection, non-sterile alcohol-free wipes are not appropriate for the treatment of injuries, wounds or on broken skin, nor for cleaning of intravenous lines.