Action Training & Consultancy Services

24/03/2026

From September 2026, schools in England are required to follow mandatory statutory guidance—often known as Benedict’s Law—to improve food allergy safety. Schools must implement a dedicated allergy policy, provide staff training on anaphylaxis, and maintain spare, emergency adrenaline auto-injectors (AAIs), strengthening the 2017 legal duty to support pupils with medical conditions.

Life-saving allergy pens must be stocked by schools for the first time under new plans announced today.

06/03/2026

⚡ Do you need to remove a bra to use a defibrillator (AED)?

AED pads must be placed directly on bare skin, but that doesn’t always mean a bra needs to be completely removed.
✔️ If the bra isn’t in the way, it can often simply be moved aside.
✔️ If it blocks pad placement, it may need to be removed or cut away quickly.

💡 What about underwired bras?
Studies suggest that metal underwires do not interfere with defibrillation or cause harm to the patient or rescuer. This means the bra often only needs to be adjusted so the pads can be placed correctly.
If breast tissue interferes with pad placement, the left pad can be placed vertically under the left armpit on the chest wall to help ensure an effective shock.

⏱️ The most important thing: don’t delay defibrillation.

This week we’re highlighting CPR and first aid in women and helping build the confidence people need to act in an emergency.

Action Training Services have over 40 years combined experience in providing First Aid Training and Consultancy services locally in Warrington and surrounding areas and nationally.

24/02/2026

23/02/2026

Burkholderia stabilis infections associated with non-sterile alcohol-free wipes: ongoing risk to patients
UKHSA are providing an update to previous advice regarding contaminated non-sterile alcohol-free wipes in response to continuing detection of cases and a recent death attributable to Burkholderia Stabilis infection.

UKHSA are providing an update to previous advice regarding contaminated non-sterile alcohol-free wipes in response to continuing detection of cases and a recent death attributable to Burkholderia stabilis infection.

01/01/2026

Happy New Year from all of us at Action Training and Consultancy Services.
As we step into 2026, we want to thank our guests, clients, suppliers and team for their support throughout the past year. 2026 is full of possibilities so join us in welcoming the New Year with open arms, big dreams, and plenty of reasons to celebrate together.

04/09/2025

Hoar Cross Hall
Spa Guests in Safe Hands
Emergency Pool Responder.

05/08/2024

This online resource for all responders aims to provide an overview of responder wellbeing, de-stigmatise common experiences to encourage seeking help needed and highlight opportunities for individual responders, teams and leaders at all levels to improve responder wellbeing.

14/03/2024

Make sure your defib is maintained and kept upto date.

Some devices appear "rescue ready" but were found to be unavailable, a charity says.

29/01/2024

Polite notice.
Please note that all places booked on our open courses must be paid for at the time of booking via card ,invoice or bank transfer.

07/01/2024

Great day today delivering First Aid Training to a great group of people down at Majestic Gym Wigan. Thank you for the opportunity.

24/12/2023

Wishing all of our wonderful clients and customers a merry Christmas and a fantastic new year. We thank you very much for your continued support over the last year and look forward to working with you in the future.
All the best from all at Action Training.