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05/07/2018

URGENT RECALL: SAM XT Tourniquets - some first aiders may be using these in trauma kits.

Manufactured by SAM Medical Products - An error in the manual sewing operations of devices manufactured from March 2017 to April 2018 may cause the seam holding the buckle to the belt to fail.

24/06/2018

Yesterday, we were proud to support Funtley Village Societys first village fete in many years, providing First Aid services, and CPR/AED demos to anyone keen to find out what a public access defibrillator will mean for the village residents.

I think all agreed that the fete was a resounding success, and I don't think it will be long now before the village has at least one defibrillator purchased from the funds raised.

I had intended to take some more pictures, but didn't seem to find time between demos. We had people of all ages interested, from the very young, to the young at heart; and managed to dispel at few myths, rumours and mis-truths, such as "you need training to use an AED" (No you don't), or "it might hurt someone if they don't need a shock" (No, it will only give a shock if the person is in Cardiac Arrest and needs a shock).

Quite a few people gave the CPR and AED's a try, and were surprised at how simple and easy it is.

17/06/2018

http://www.greatyarmouthmercury.co.uk/news/heart-2-heart-equipment-and-training-hailed-for-saving-man-s-life-in-gorleston-1-5554980?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=Social_Icon&utm_campaign=in_article_social_icons

A man who “died” outside his sailing club only survived because he was within 10ft of a defibrillator.

29/05/2018

Sorry folks, it looks like our website and email servers might go down for a few hours soon. I've just arrived home to find the power had been off, but was currently on. Next door one way have power, but not the other way. Scottish and Southern have just been around the road with a heat seeking camera looking for the underground cable fault, but can't see anything. They confirm that just one of the three phases is affected, but of course they can't dig the road with a fault condition on the line, so will have to shut our power down whilst they dig and repair. Current estimates are likely to be the early hours at best before we get power back.

Sorry for any inconvenience.

21/04/2018

Lovely news story here showing that EVERYONE really can do something to save a life.

09/03/2018

Anyone know who this was?

23/02/2018

RECALL NOTICE 2: Glaxo Wellcome UK Limited have issued a recall on a batch of its Ventolin Accuhalers, which first aiders may come across - please make users aware.

Glaxo Wellcome UK is recalling two Lots of Ventolin Accuhaler 200mcg because a manufacturing issue with these Lots has been identified which has resulted in a small number of units not delivering the full number of doses (EL (18) A/03)

23/02/2018

RECALL NOTICE: Glaxo Wellcome UK Limited have issued a recall on a batch of its Seretide Inhalers, which first aiders may come across - please make users aware.

Glaxo Wellcome UK Limited is recalling one lot of Seretide Accuhaler 50/250mcg because a manufacturing issue has resulted in a small number of units not delivering the full number of doses. (EL (18) A/04)

14/02/2018

PARENTS are being warned of a new playground “craze” after a 12-year-old boy nearly died from swallowing ball bearings. Yorkshire schoolboy Freddie Webster had to undergo life-saving su…

10/02/2018

Thank you to the Maritime and Coastguard Agency for producing some fantastic marine safety items.

We're stocking a range of the leaflets and stickers in the office if people would like to collect locally (all free of charge), and John will be carrying some when he is out and about paddleboarding or sea swimming, trying to spread the word.

22/01/2018

As many of you know, John loves his swimming, and so has set himself a challenge for April.

Please dig deep in your pockets to support his efforts for Cancer Research UK, Marie Curie UK, and the Swimathon Foundation.

RescueSkills will be donating an amount for each First Aid or Health & Safety course booked with us between now and the Swimathon event in April.

John is raising money to help Cancer Research UK, Marie Curie & The Swimathon Foundation

18/01/2018

WEST Ashton villagers were horrified to discover that the village’s hall defibrillator had been stolen just as they wanted to use it to treat…