Grampian Training Services

01/02/2026

Here at GTS, every month is National Heart Month 🫀 While February shines a special spotlight on heart health, our commitment to saving lives never takes a break. That’s why we’re passionate about supplying defibrillators across Scotland - ensuring every community has the tools they need in an emergency.

Heart health isn’t just a focus for one month; it’s at the core of all our First Aid courses, empowering people with life-saving skills year-round. Let’s make heart safety a priority and put heart health first, get in touch if you’d like some info on how to do this and keep Scotland’s hearts safer ❤️

29/01/2026

Did you know that strokes remain one of the leading causes of death and disability worldwide? Today is Stroke Prevention Day and it’s crucial to remember that early recognition and action can save lives. That’s why our training courses focus on the powerful FAST acronym: Face drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulty, and Time to call emergency services.

Learning these signs and others such as sudden numbness, confusion, or severe headaches can make all the difference in a critical moment.

Our courses also cover long term reduction of risk factors such as high blood pressure and maintaining a healthy lifestyle which can make a significant difference.

Immediate action doesn’t just improve recovery—it saves lives. Don’t wait until it’s too late; educate yourself and your loved ones today.

Let’s take stroke prevention seriously—share this post is you’d like to help spread awareness or get in touch to book your training 🙏

08/12/2025

People of Shetland - don’t miss out on a life-saving opportunity - First Aid training in Shetland is back for 2026! Our Emergency First Aid at Work course kicks off on 13th January in Lerwick, and spaces are limited. Whether you’re looking to boost your skills for the workplace or simply want to be prepared for any emergency, this training is essential.

Secure your place now and gain the confidence to make a real difference when it matters most. Book today to avoid disappointment - your future self (and others) will thank you!

12/11/2025

Some great training happening at Drumoak Primary School with Schools First Aid Training Service CIC 🙌

05/11/2025

Great news from Schools First Aid Training Service CIC receiving funding from CO-OP Community Funding and Aberdeen City Council's UDECIDE meaning more schools get supported 👏

🎉 We’ve got some AMAZING news to share! 🎉

We’re absolutely thrilled to announce that we’ve been awarded funding from not one, but TWO fantastic sources! 🙌

💙 First up – CO-OP Community Funding!
We were chosen by two CO-OP stores and CO-OP Funeral Services as their selected CIC, and thanks to all your votes, we’ve secured enough funding to support Skene Square Primary, Gilcomstoun Primary, and St Joseph’s Primary! 💪

💛 Next – Aberdeen City Council’s UDECIDE South and Central!
This funding means we can bring our work to even more schools across Torry, Kincorth, and Riverbank Primary. We’ve already kicked things off at Abbotswell Primary, where the kids absolutely smashed it — and even told us how much they loved the session! 🌟

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who voted, supported, and believed in what we do. Together, we’re making a difference in even more schools across our community! 💫

Aberdeen City Council

29/10/2025

🚨 World Stroke Day is here, and it's time to take action! 🚨 Did you know that strokes are a leading cause of death and disability worldwide? That's why we're committed to educating our attendees on our first aid training courses. Together, we can prevent strokes and save lives.

Understanding the signs of a stroke is crucial: look for sudden numbness, confusion, trouble speaking, or severe headaches. Reducing risk factors like high blood pressure and maintaining a healthy lifestyle can make a significant difference. But knowledge is only powerful when we act on it!

Join us in spreading awareness and learning how to respond effectively when every second counts. Let's equip ourselves with the skills to make an impact, get in touch to book your training or if you have any questions 💪

16/10/2025

Did you know that our hearts beat over 100,000 times a day? They're tirelessly working for us, and it's time we give a little back! This Restart a Heart Day, let’s commit to looking after this most vital organ 💓

Here at GTS we’re obsessed with making defibrillators accessible to everyone as they’re so crucial in saving lives. Additionally, we cover CPR training in our first aid courses to empower you with the skills needed in emergencies. Together, we aim to create safer communities by ensuring everyone knows how to respond when it counts.

Let’s prioritise heart health and safety today! We supply defibrillators and deliver first aid training to many organisations across Scotland including schools – thank you if yours is one, and thank you for making a difference 🙏 ❤️

15/10/2025

🔥 Did you know that burns are one of the most common injuries we face? They can happen in an instant, whether from cooking, hot liquids, or fires.

On this National Burn Awareness Day, we’re highlighting the importance of knowing how to respond if you or someone else suffers a burn.

Our first aid training courses cover essential techniques that can make a significant difference in these situations. You'll learn how to assess the severity of burns, provide immediate care, and prevent further damage.

Being prepared can save lives and minimise suffering. Don't wait for an emergency—join our course and empower yourself with this vital knowledge. Let's always be proactive about safety!

Get in touch if you have any questions.

05/10/2025

Hope you’re all having a great weekend folks! 🌍 Today is World Meningitis Day, a crucial reminder of the serious threat posed by this disease. Meningitis causes inflammation of the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord, and its impacts can be devastating. Early diagnosis and treatment are key to saving lives and reducing long-term disabilities.

Our first aid training includes essential information on how to recognise the early symptoms of meningitis and respond effectively. By spreading awareness and educating ourselves, we join global efforts to defeat meningitis by 2030.

Get in touch if you have any concerns about meningitis, we’re always happy to help and advise and our training is available should you wish to find out more.

Have a lovely day everyone, from all of us here at GTS

01/10/2025

It's wonderful to see young learners engaging in Save A Life For Scotland Restart A Heart Live today, something ourselves and Schools First Aid Training Service CIC hold dear to our hearts - pun intended.

It's great to see awareness being raised about the importance of CPR, and accessibility to defibs. Well done to everyone involved 👏❤️

📢 Attention Secondary Schools

On 1st October 2025, we’re inviting schools across Scotland to join us for Restart a Heart Live ( ): a free, interactive event designed to give young people the skills and confidence to .

💡 What’s involved?
✅ Paramedic-led CPR training
✅ Defib awareness
✅ No equipment needed

This is a fantastic opportunity for students to engage in a practical, lifesaving experience that could make all the difference in an emergency.

We’d love to see as many schools as possible participate on the day and to have teachers, youth workers, and education partners helping spread the word.

👉 Find out more and register here: https://www.restartaheart.live/

Together, let’s build a generation of lifesavers. ❤️

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01/10/2025

Really brilliant to see this happening today at Scottish Ambulance Service 👏 CPR is so vitally important

29/09/2025

🌍❤️ It's World Heart Day, a critical reminder of the importance of heart health for everyone. Here at GTS we believe that understanding heart health isn't just essential; it can be lifesaving. That's why we incorporate heart health education into our first aid training programmes. Every heartbeat matters.

But we don’t stop there! We’re proud to supply defibrillators across communities all over Scotland, ensuring these life-saving devices are accessible to everyone. Our mission is clear: to ensure that everyone has access to the resources they need for better heart health and safety.

Let's work together to create healthier, safer communities. 💪 What steps do you take for your heart health? We’d love to hear from you.

Get in touch any time if we can help you and your heart ❤️