Highland First Aid Ltd

12/02/2026

Emergency Paediatric First Aid – Fort William (6-Hour Course)

Six-hour Emergency Paediatric First Aid course running on 2 March at Kilmallie Free Church, Caol, Fort William. 9-4pm.

Cost: £129 (no VAT payable)

Suitable for:
• Childminders
• Early years practitioners
• Nursery workers
• Anyone working with children
• Parents and grandparents who want practical first aid skills

Delivered in a practical, supportive, and structured format by an experienced instructor and father, with clear coaching and straightforward explanations.

Included on the day:
• Fresh coffee and a range of teas
• Sparkling water
• Fruit available throughout the course

Provider: Highland First Aid — over 100 five-star Google reviews.

Book online here: https://www.highlandfirstaid.co.uk/copy-of-emergency-paediatric-first-aid

Or phone the first aid coach- Simon 07542 221937

13/08/2025

A new driving theory test will include questions on how to use an AED and do CPR! 

We cover CPR and AED use in all our courses. No one has to share a CPR mannequin or an AED. Everyone gets their own clean ones to practice on.

No time wasting, no hygiene problems.

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-theory-test-questions-aim-to-boost-cardiac-arrest-survival-rate?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR4tc1MznmNSkKRBbw4oQ8bh8zxsxj3tg_CJCL65uBOXg36F8PnkGgwhNB4-og_aem_czG6sWjskUuErpu9v9Gtaw

From 2026, driving theory tests will include new CPR questions and, for the first time, questions about defibrillators to boost cardiac arrest survival.

05/08/2025

I am checking all the wipes in our first aid kits because of this advice from UK Government.

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/public-advised-to-stop-using-certain-non-sterile-alcohol-free-wipes?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR7c3vUtLqUbhplX45sqsBxrB1JBCB_9LehezrM0mFUBXcGZf2Gq8OKEvk0nMQ_aem_z-U751NE61uFhI-v2TETcw

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.

31/07/2025

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28/07/2025

Working up at Golspie doing an Emergency First Aid at Work combined with a Scottish Youth Football Association first aid on behalf of Highlife Highlands.

25/06/2025

Outdoor First Aid, done outdoors.

Monthly ‘open to all’ courses in Fort William.

https://www.highlandfirstaid.co.uk/16-hour-outdoor-first-aid-fort-william

24/06/2025

We cover CPR and defibrillator use in every course. Each participant has their own mannequin and training defibrillator, allowing for more training time and eliminating the need for shared equipment and cleaning.

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1CFBJjspU4/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Not everyone has the same chance of surviving a cardiac arrest.

People from lower-income areas are less likely to receive CPR from someone nearby, have a defib close to them, and ultimately survive at all.

At RCUK, we believe everyone deserves the same chance, no matter where they live or what their background is.

We’re working to close that gap and save more lives.

08/06/2025

If you are on the beachs this summer know what to do if you get stung by a weever fish.

08/06/2025

First Aid for Weever Fish.

Weever fish hide in the sand in shallow water, leaving their venomous spikes sticking up as a defence against your bare feet.

What does it feel like?

If you step on one, you might feel an initial cut-like sting that quickly turns into a painful burning sensation, similar to a wasp sting. Symptoms can include swelling, itching, and, in rare cases, severe reactions.

What do we do?

To treat a sting, immerse the affected area in hot water (as hot as tolerable) for 10-15 minutes to help neutralise the venom. If you can't submerge the area, use hot, wet towels instead. After the pain lessens, carefully remove any spines with tweezers. Vinegar or urine will not help, and you should seek medical attention for severe symptoms, such as a seizure.

See our blog for more details: https://www.highlandfirstaid.co.uk/post/weever-fish-first-aid

05/06/2025

New delivery of throwlines for open boating and kayaking.

Our Outdoor First Aid is delivered by people who really ‘do’ the outdoors.

29/05/2025

We ran an extra “open to all” course in Fort William in May to meet the demand.

Most of our work continues to be business to business courses, but our “open to all” courses are normally booked up several weeks in advance