Severn Valley Training

01/04/2026

First Aid Training Update New Realism Standards ‼️

Due to new “realism standards,” all learners will now be required to bring a family member or friend to act as a casualty during the course.

They may be asked to simulate scenarios including fainting, choking, or dramatic collapses (method acting encouraged 🎭).

Please ensure your casualty signs a consent form before arrival.

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April Fools! 😄

No need to bring anyone we’ll provide all the training (and keep it stress free!). See you on the course!

01/01/2026

09/11/2025

Remembrance Sunday

Today, we pause to honour all those who have served, sacrificed, and given their lives in the pursuit of peace and freedom.
We remember the courage of the fallen, the strength of the wounded, and the resilience of those who continue to serve today.

At the going down of the sun, and in the morning we will remember them.
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30/09/2025

📌 Training Tuesday - Paediatric First Aid

👶 Would you know what to do if your child was choking?

Our Paediatric First Aid Course is designed for parents, carers, and childcare professionals.

🍼 Learn life-saving skills including:
✅ Infant & child CPR
✅ Choking response
✅ Burns, bumps & bleeds
✅ Seizures & allergic reactions

👉 Give yourself peace of mind. Book today!

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29/09/2025

💡Myth-Busting Monday!💡

❌ Myth: “Tilt your head back when you have a nosebleed.”
✅ Truth: Tilting back makes blood run into the throat. Instead, lean forward slightly and pinch the soft part of your nose for 10–15 minutes.

💬 Hands up ✋ — who was taught the wrong way at school?

28/09/2025

🚨Scenario Sunday!🚨

💻 You’re in the office when a colleague suddenly collapses at their desk. They’re not responding and not breathing normally.
👉 What happens next is down to you.

✅ What to do:
1️⃣ Shout for help & call 999.
2️⃣ Start CPR: Alternate 30 compressions to 2 breaths.
3️⃣ Push hard and fast in the centre of the chest.
4️⃣ If an AED is available, use it immediately.

💬 Could you keep your cool in this situation? YES or NO 👇

27/09/2025

🎒 Safety Saturday – Playground Falls

⚽ Back to school means playtime fun — but also more bumps and tumbles.

💡 Tip: If a child falls and complains of neck or back pain, keep them still.
✅ Call 999 straight away.
✅ Support their head gently in the position you find it.
❌ Don’t try to move them.

👉 Would you know what to do on the playground?

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26/09/2025

📊 First Aid Fact Friday – Cardiac Arrest

💡 Fact: Fewer than 1 in 10 people survive an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest in the UK.
🚑 But immediate CPR and defibrillation can double their chances of survival.

👉 Would you know how to do it?

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25/09/2025

👏 Thankful Thursday

🙌 Thank you to our amazing team of event first aiders!
👉 You all work incredibly hard on events ensuring the safety of everybody! You are all amazing!

24/09/2025

❓ What-If Wednesday – Severe Bleeding

🚴 What if you came across a cyclist who had fallen and was bleeding heavily from their arm?
👉 What’s the best way to stop the bleeding?

💡 Answer:
✅ Apply firm pressure to control the bleeding.
✅ Advise medical advice.

💬 Share your answer 👇 Could you keep calm under pressure?

23/09/2025

📌 Training Tuesday - First Aid at Work

🏢 Business Owners & Team Leaders — is your workplace first aid compliant?
Our accredited first aid courses ensure your staff know exactly what to do in an emergency.

⚡ Tailored for workplaces
⚡ Flexible training at your venue or ours
⚡ Certificates provided
⚡️ Can be one day, three days or blended

👉 Book now to keep your team safe and covered.

22/09/2025

💡Myth-Busting Monday!💡

❌ Myth: “Put butter or cream on a burn to soothe it.”
✅ Truth: Butter, oils, and creams can trap heat and cause more damage. The best treatment is cool running water for 20 minutes, then cover loosely with cling film.

💬 Have you ever heard this old-fashioned advice? 👇