APM First Aid Training

28/10/2025

Free Counselling Sessions Available

We’re offering free and confidential counselling sessions for anyone in the community who may need a little extra support.

Sessions will be carried out by a student counsellor from the University of Ulster and are completely private and confidential.

A short referral form is required, which we will forward on.

If you’d like more information or to arrange a session, please get in touch with us - call 02866 327808 or send us a message on Facebook.

17/09/2025

‼️Course date now available‼️

20th-24th October 2025

To enquire please use the contact information below

31/08/2025

Please be advised that the Emergency Department at South West Acute Hospital is having works carried out in the main department starting 1st September 2025 for four weeks.

▶ This will impact on the space available however it will not impact on clinical care.
▶ We would request that when possible patients should attend alone with the exception of vulnerable adults and children under 18.
▶ Visiting will be restricted to one person per patient.

29/08/2025

New 4 hour course covers adults, Children and Babies. Get in touch if interested.

22/08/2025

14/08/2025

Defib pad placement is important. Positioning the pads correctly can double someone’s chance of survival.

While these two examples appear similar, side A is the correct way to place the pads. The key difference is that the pad on the left hand side of the chest has been placed on the side of the rib cage, closer to the armpit.

31/07/2025

29/07/2025

Being involved in, or affected by, a traumatic event can affect how we feel mentally and physically. It is important to understand how these incidents may impact on your thoughts, feelings and behaviours and what to do if things don’t get better.

Our website Minding Your Head has information on:

✅ Things that can help after a traumatic event
✅ How to support children after a traumatic event
✅ What signs to watch for if you're struggling
✅ When and where to seek professional help

Whether you’ve been directly affected or are supporting someone who has, you’re not alone. Help is available.

See www.pha.site/traumasupport for information and advice.

27/07/2025

Nice wee course for community groups, businesses or anyone who has access to a defibrillator