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22/01/2026

⏳ Seconds count when dealing with a stroke.
🩸A stroke occurs when the blood supply to the brain is cut off by a blood clot, embolism, or haemorrhage.
🚑 It is considered a medical emergency.

🙂 F = Face – Ask the casualty to smile. Has their mouth or eye dropped?
💪 A = Arms – Hold both their arms up, let go and ask them to hold arms up. There may be a drop or drift of an arm.
💬 S = Speech – Ask some simple questions. Is their speech slurred?
📞 T = Telephone – Call emergency services, even if they only fail one part.

Help the person into a comfortable position and monitor them until help arrives.

15/01/2026

🩹 Minor wounds such as cuts, scrapes and grazes are some of the most common injuries around. Whether they happen at home, work or outdoors, knowing how to treat them correctly can help prevent infection, reduce pain and support faster healing.

You should:
1. Expose the wound and stop any bleeding by applying pressure 🩸.
2. Do not proceed to clean the wound unless the bleeding has stopped 🩸.
3. Clean the wound 🧼 Always clean from the inside of the wound outwards.
4. Apply a sterile non-adhesive dressing or plaster as appropriate 🩹.
5. Check for any underlying injuries and seek medical advice if needed.

06/01/2026

❄️ January Saver: 30% OFF Essential First Aid Training

Start the year the right way, keep your workplace compliant and your team prepared for emergencies.

This January, our 3 most popular workplace first aid courses are 30% OFF, helping you invest in training that truly makes a difference and could save lives.

🗓️ Offer ends 30th January 2026

Courses included:
• First Aid at Work (3-day)
• Emergency First Aid at Work (1-day)
• First Aid at Work Re-qualification (2-day)

First aid training supports safer workplaces, meets regulatory requirements, and builds confident, capable teams.

👉 Book now and make safety a priority this January: https://www.firstaidtraining.co.uk/january-saver-30-off-first-aid-courses/

17/12/2025

What are the common causes of dry burns?
🔥Flames
🔥Cigarettes
🔥Friction

What are the common causes of scalds?
🔥 Hot liquids
🔥Steam

How to treat dry burns or scalds:
1. Cool with cold water 💧 over the area for at least 20 minutes, ensuring all the burnt area is flooded. DO NOT use ice 🧊!
2. Remove any jewellery that may constrict the area as it swells 💍.
3. Cover the burn with kitchen film or place a clean plastic bag over a foot or hand. Alternatively, use a sterile, non-fluffy dressing 🤕.
4. If the burn is severe call the emergency services as soon as possible or seek medical advice if needed. 🚑

To learn more, enrol on one of our courses today: https://www.firstaidtraining.co.uk/category/first-aid-courses/

11/12/2025

🩸Major wounds can result in life-threatening bleeding, so it is important to get these treated as quickly and efficiently as possible, seeking medical attention if needed.

To deal with major wounds you should:
1. Protect yourself by wearing gloves 🧤.
2. Observe for signs of hypovolaemic shock and treat if necessary.
3. Sit the casualty down 🪑.
4. Expose the wound by removing or cutting off clothing 🧥.
5. Inspect the wound for foreign bodies.
6. Apply direct pressure over the wound to stop the bleeding 🩸.
7. Apply an appropriately sized first aid dressing over the wound 🩹. If there is an object in the wound do not remove it, but pack around it instead.
8. If blood loss 🩸 seeps through the first dressing, remove and reapply pressure. Once bleeding is controlled, secure new dressing.
9. Monitor and record 📝.
10. Consider applying a tourniquet:
a. Identify the source of the bleeding 🩸
b. Apply pressure ✋
c. Place the tourniquet 2-3 inches above the wound ⬆️
d. Tighten the tourniquet
e. Note the time 📝

To learn more enroll on one of our first aid courses at https://www.firstaidtraining.co.uk/category/first-aid-courses/

02/12/2025

💜 Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a procedure performed to sustain the life of a casualty in cardiac arrest. This is because using this procedure the first aider is able to manually oxygenate and pump the casualty’s blood to preserve brain function 🧠.

To perform CPR, you should:
1. Ensure the casualty is on a firm, flat surface.

2. Place the heel of one hand ✋ in the centre of the chest, placing the other hand on top of the first.

3. Compress the chest (up to a max depth of approximately 5-6cm) 30 times at a rate of 100-120 compressions per minute. The compressions and releases should take the same amount of time.

4. After 30 compressions, open the airway again using head tilt/chin lift.

5. Seal the nostrils 👃 with your thumb and forefinger.

6. Within 10 seconds, you will need to have blown 2 effective rescue breaths into the casualty’s mouth. 🌬️ Start by blowing into the mouth for 1 second.

7. Remove your mouth to the side and inhale some fresh air.

8. 🌬️ Blow into the mouth again for 1 second so you have given 2 effective rescue breaths in total within 10 seconds.

9. Return your hands to the correct position on the chest and give a further 30 chest compressions. After this, try again with 2 rescue breaths.

10. Continue CPR until:
a. The casualty shows signs of recovery ❤️‍🩹
b. Emergency services arrive 🚑
c. You become exhausted and unable to continue 😴
d. The situation changes and you are now in immediate danger ⚡

Find out more: https://www.firstaidtraining.co.uk/category/first-aid-courses/

20/11/2025

The recovery position is used when a casualty is unresponsive and breathing 🫁, allowing the head to be tilted back and preventing the airway from being blocked.

To put someone in the recovery position, you should:
Step 1: Check pockets and remove anything bulky 🔑📱. Straighten both legs🦵and place the arm that is nearest to you at a right angle with the palm facing upwards.

Step 2: Bring the far arm across the casualty’s chest and hold the back of their hand against the cheek nearest to you.

Step 3: Bend the far knee, keeping the foot flat on the ground. Keep their hand against their cheek, pull the far leg and roll the casualty towards you and on to their side.

Step 4: Adjust the top leg so that their hip and knee are bent at right angles. Tilt their head back and lift their chin to keep the airway open. Alert emergency services, if you haven’t already 🚑.

⏳ If they’re in the recovery position for more than 30 minutes, roll them on their back and then roll them on the opposite side – unless other injuries prevent you from doing so.

Remember: Staying calm and knowing this simple technique can make all the difference 💜

23/10/2025

🎆 Flying sparks, smoke, and firework debris can cause serious eye injuries in seconds, making eye wash essential in any first aid kit at this time of year.

👁️ But would you know how to use it if something went wrong?

🚿 Here’s what to do if someone gets something in their eye:

1. Stay calm and act fast – get them seated and reassure them.
2. Open the eye gently – use clean hands or gloves.
3. Flush the eye with sterile eye wash – from the inner corner outward.
4. Rinse continuously for at least 10 minutes if it’s a chemical or serious irritant.
5. Seek medical help immediately if pain continues or a burn is suspected.

💡 Tip: Don’t let them rub their eyes – it could make the injury worse.

We train first aiders to act quickly and efficiently in eye emergencies because every second counts.

🔗 Learn more about our courses: https://www.firstaidtraining.co.uk/category/first-aid-courses/

16/10/2025

🚨 Less than 1 in 10 people survive an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest 🚨

❤️ Restart a Heart Day, 16th October, is a powerful reminder of how important it is for everyone to learn CPR and be ready to act in an emergency.

Whether you're part of a business looking to improve workplace safety or an individual who wants to gain life-saving skills, CPR training and access to defibrillators can make all the difference.

As a UK-based first aid training provider, we’re here to help you build confidence, learn practical skills, and be prepared when it matters most.

👉 This Restart a Heart Day learn how to perform CPR and use a defibrillator confidently by enrolling on one of our first aid courses.

10/10/2025

🧠 Today is World Mental Health Day, and this year’s theme feels more relevant than ever: Overwhelm — when global events and relentless bad news become too much.

In workplaces across the country, people are silently struggling.
News cycles, financial pressures, and personal stressors don’t just stay at home, they show up in the office too.

At Safety First Aid Training we believe that mental health awareness training isn’t just a bonus. It’s a must.

Our courses are designed to help:
✔️ Spot the signs of common mental health issues
✔️ Break down stigma, especially in the workplace
✔️ Equip teams with the confidence to have supportive conversations

🧠 Mental health first aid saves lives just like physical first aid.

This World Mental Health Day let’s commit to doing better for ourselves, our teams, and each other.
🔗 https://www.firstaidtraining.co.uk/category/mental-health/

30/09/2025

Autumn Saver! 30% OFF First Aid Courses

🍂 Autumn’s here, and with it, a limited‑time chance to learn life‑saving skills at a great price. For a short period, we are offering 30% off three of our most popular public first aid courses.

🗓️Offer valid until 30th November 2025

Courses include:
First Aid at Work (3‑day)
Emergency First Aid at Work (1 day)
First Aid at Work Re‑qualification (2 day)

👥 Whether for yourself or for your team, this is your chance to get fully trained in essential first aid at a discount.

Find out more: https://www.firstaidtraining.co.uk/autumn-saver-30-off-first-aid-courses/

29/09/2025

❤️ Using an AED can increase the chance of a casualty’s survival, particularly if it is administered quickly. But how do you use them? Do you need training?

It is easy to use an AED, anyone can do it even without any prior training as the device will talk you through the instructions once it has been switched on.

❗If you are the first to find the casualty, do not leave them unattended, ask someone nearby to get the AED.

1. Switch it on – some will switch on automatically when you lift the lid, others will have an on/off button.

2. Follow the instructions given by the AED:
a. Attach the pads to the casualty’s chest – diagrams are available on the pads to ensure you know the correct positions.
b. Stop CPR when instructed and ensure no one else touches the casualty.
c. Continue CPR if and when advised.

Book your place on our AED Defibrillator Training course or any first aid course today to gain experience and further understanding of how to use an AED:
🔗 https://www.firstaidtraining.co.uk/courses/defibrillator-aed-training-12-day/
📧 training@sfag.co.uk
📞 020 8203 7447

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