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You may want to learn some basic first aid skills to equip you with the knowledge and skills to enable you to deal with emergency situations in or out of your home. Or, perhaps you have been asked by your employer to attend a first aid course. Or, maybe you are an employer seeking to train your staff and meet first aid regulations. The First Aid at Work (FAW) Level 3 qualification is suitable for people who might need to respond to a wide range of accidents. The Paediatric First Aid (PFA) level 3 qualification is designed specifically for people who look after babies and children,

14/11/2025

🎄 Festive events are in full swing — but in the excitement, it’s easy for little ones to get lost in the crowd! ❤️

Whether it’s a light switch-on, a Christmas market, or a winter fair, these busy spaces can be overwhelming for children — and stressful for parents.

👪 Here are a few simple ways to keep everyone safe:
✨ Agree on a family meeting point as soon as you arrive.
✨ Keep young children within arm’s reach — crowds can shift quickly.
✨ Use ID wristbands or a note in their pocket with your contact details.
✨ Point out staff, stewards, or first aiders so kids know who can help.
✨ Trust your instincts — if things feel too crowded, step aside for a breather.

A little planning helps make festive memories magical and safe for the whole family. 🎁

10/11/2025

🎅 Christmas Market Season is here — but let’s keep it safe for everyone! ❤️

From mulled wine to mince pies, Christmas markets are a feast for the senses — but they can also be a challenge for anyone living with food allergies.

🌰 Many festive treats contain common allergens like nuts, dairy, eggs, or gluten — and with busy stalls, cross-contamination can happen easily.

💡 Here are a few quick tips to stay safe:
✨ Always ask stallholders about ingredients — even if something looks safe.
✨ Carry your allergy medication (like an EpiPen) wherever you go.
✨ If you’re with friends, make sure they know how to help in an emergency.
✨ Keep emergency numbers handy and know the signs of anaphylaxis.

A little awareness goes a long way — so we can all enjoy the festive fun safely! 🎁

08/11/2025

🏢💚 Did you know many businesses have invited us to deliver onsite first aid training for their teams?

From cafes and construction firms to offices and care providers or Farmers, more Plymouth companies are choosing to bring training directly to their workplace — saving time, tailoring the session to their environment, and helping their staff feel confident in an emergency.

We love seeing teams come together to learn skills that could truly save a life.

👉 If your business would like to explore onsite training options, get in touch — we’d be happy to bring the classroom to you!

03/11/2025

✨ SPARKLER SAFETY ✨

Putting a sparkler into a carrot 🥕 makes it easier to hold and encourages children to hold it further from their body.

Other safety tips:
🎇Wear closed toe shoes

🎇Wear gloves

🎇Keep hold of lit sparklers rather than passing them around

🎇Stand about 2m apart

🎇Light one sparkler at a time

🎇Dispose of sticks in a bucket of water

🎇 Only give a sparkler to children who are 5 years or older

🎇Avoid wearing loose fitting clothing

Read our latest article for more great tips: [https://www.whitecrosstraining.co.uk/bonfire-night-safety-for-pets-and-children/]

Are you interested in learning more?

Check out our one day emergency first aid at work course which covers all the basics of first aid along with an accredited qualification!

https://www.whitecrosstraining.co.uk/event/emergency-first-aid-at-work-level-3-rqf-efaw-62/

Alternatively you could book into our first aid for babies and children course to keep your loved ones safe for only £30!

https://www.whitecrosstraining.co.uk/event/first-aid-for-babies-and-children-20/

31/10/2025

🎃👻 Halloween Safety (Without Spoiling the Fun!) 👻🎃

It’s that time of year again — the kids are ready to turn into sugar-fuelled goblins, and parents everywhere are wondering how many times they’ll hear “just one more house!”

Before you set off trick-or-treating, here are a few frightfully useful safety tips from your friendly local first aid team:

🕯️ Light it up – Torches, glow sticks and reflective bits keep little monsters visible to drivers.
😷 See and breathe – Check that masks don’t block vision or make it hard to breathe (save the dramatic gasps for the scares!).
🍬 Sweet sense – Keep an eye out for allergies and choking hazards. Not all sweets are created equal.
🚗 No haunting on the roads – Stick to pavements and use crossings; zombies belong on the paths, not the roads.

🧛 Know your scares – If the screams aren’t from excitement and there’s a real emergency, knowing some first aid can make all the difference.

We wrote a short piece on keeping children safe at Halloween a while back 👉 https://www.whitecrosstraining.co.uk/halloween-safety-how-to-avoid-hazards-including-choking/

Stay safe, have fun, and don’t forget to share your best spooky costumes below!

We promise not to perform CPR on any fake skeletons this year 🩹💀

27/10/2025

🧟‍♂️💋 Would you give the kiss of life to Frankenstein? 💋🧛‍♀️

Halloween is full of monsters, zombies, and people in need of a good hygienist… but what about real-life emergencies?

CPR isn’t always clean and tidy. There can be vomit, blood, or worse (and that’s before the fake Halloween gore!).

Putting your lips to a stranger’s might not sound appealing, even without the green skin and bolts in the neck.

Would you know what to do if someone collapsed in front of you?

Knowing what to do (and how to keep yourself safe) really can be the difference between life and death.

Join one of our first aid or CPR courses and learn how to help safely and confidently.

👉 https://www.whitecrosstraining.co.uk/

24/10/2025

❤️ Free CPR & Defibrillation Course for the Community ❤️

Last Saturday we had the pleasure of delivering a FREE CPR and Defibrillation Course at the YMCA in Plymouth — and what an amazing group joined us! 🙌

During the session we covered:
✅ Safety and precautions
✅ Initial assessment
✅ Recovery position
✅ CPR
✅ Use of an AED (automated external defibrillator)
✅ Choking

Cardiac arrest is one of the most serious and time-critical medical emergencies. New data shows there’s still a huge need to raise awareness and confidence in performing CPR and using public-access defibrillators.

Those who joined us gave just two hours of their time and not a penny, but what they learned could one day save a life — their own, a loved one’s, or a stranger’s. ❤️

We absolutely love running these free community courses a few times a year to help more people feel confident to act in an emergency.

👉 Keep an eye on our page for future dates or message us to register your interest.

20/10/2025

👶💖 First Aid for Babies & Children

When people welcome a new baby, there’s so much to think about…

We spend hours researching the safest car seat, finding the best baby monitor, choosing cute outfits, blankets, a bouncer, the perfect pram…

But how many parents stop to think about first aid? 🩹
We often hear from parents when their baby starts weaning — that’s when worries about choking, bumps, and bruises start to creep in. Learning first aid at this stage can make such a difference, helping you feel calmer and more confident if anything ever happens.

💷 It’s just £30 to join one of our public 2-hour courses, or £150 for a private session in the comfort of your own home — ideal for family and friends to join too.

Compared to everything else we buy for our babies, it’s not a huge investment… but it could mean absolutely everything. ❤️

👶 Find upcoming dates or book your private session here:

👉 https://www.whitecrosstraining.co.uk/

15/10/2025

💥 Every year over 600,000 people are injured at work in the UK.

Being trained in first aid means you could be the reason someone gets to go home safe 🏠.

We’re running nationally recognised Level 3 First Aid at Work courses this November at The Duke of Cornwall Hotel, Plymouth.

Join us for:
🩹 Emergency First Aid at Work (Level 3 RQF) – 11th November
🚑 First Aid at Work (Level 3 RQF) – 11th–13th November

Delivered by experienced trainers who make learning practical, engaging, and confidence-building.
🎟️ Book your space now: https://www.whitecrosstraining.co.uk/shared-ticket/accredited-first-aid-courses-5/

📊 Source: HSE Labour Force Survey 2023/24 – via British Safety Council
👉 britsafe.org/safety-management/2024/work-related-ill-health-improved-slightly-in-2023-24-but-deaths-and-injuries-rose-hse-data-shows

10/10/2025

❤️ Why Being First Aid Trained Is Important and Valuable! 🚑

Being first aid trained can make a life-changing difference. It empowers you to act fast in emergencies—here’s why it matters:

✔ Saves Lives: The British Heart Foundation notes CPR within 3-5 minutes doubles survival odds in cardiac arrest.

✔ Reduces Risks: Quick action can prevent worsening injuries, like stopping severe bleeding.

✔ Boosts Confidence: Knowledge reduces panic, helping you support loved ones or colleagues.

✔ Community Impact: Trained individuals strengthen safety in homes, workplaces, and public spaces.

Be the difference—get trained today! Want to start?

You’re in safe hands with us. ❤️

Note: For certified training, book a course with us.

📅 DM us or book your next course here: https://whitecrosstraining.co.uk/

📩 DM us for private sessions!

09/10/2025

🚨 We’re excited to announce our next FREE CPR & Defibrillation Course for the Community! 🚨

Key details:
📅 Date: 19th October
⏰ Time: 1:30 pm – 3:30
📍 Location: YMCA Plymouth
🎯 Who it’s for: members of the general public (no prior experience needed)
💡 What you’ll learn: CPR techniques, how to use a defibrillator, and life-saving skills
💸 Cost: completely free — but places are limited, so book early!

We love putting on these free courses for our community — it’s something we do just a couple of times a year. It’s our way of giving back and helping more people feel confident to act in an emergency.

Cardiac arrest is the most serious and time-critical medical emergency. New data reveals a huge need to boost CPR awareness and use of public-access defibrillators. We are offering this course for FREE so that out-of-hospital cardiac arrest survival rates improve.

Let’s build a safer, more prepared community together! 🙌

It won’t cost you a penny but it could save you everything! 💚

Reserve your place online:
https://www.whitecrosstraining.co.uk/event/free-cpr-and-defibrillation-course-for-the-community/

07/10/2025

🫁 Respiratory Distress in Children

When a child is struggling to breathe, act fast and stay calm.
Your aim is to keep the airway open, help them breathe, and call for help early.

⚠️ Step 1: Check for Danger and Reassure
Make sure the area is safe for you and the child.
Stay calm and speak gently, as panic makes breathing worse.
Keep the child with their parent or carer if possible.

🫗 Step 2: Position
Sit the child upright on a parent’s lap or in a comfortable position.
Do not lie them flat, as this makes breathing harder.
Loosen tight clothing around the neck and chest.

👃 Step 3: Airway and Breathing
Look, listen and feel for breathing.
Check for:
• Noisy breathing (wheeze, stridor, grunting)
• Breathing too fast or too slow
• Skin pulling in between ribs or around the neck
• Blue lips, pale or mottled skin

If breathing stops or becomes very slow, start CPR and call for help.

📞 Step 4: Call for Help
Call 999 (or 112) immediately if the child:
• Is breathing fast or struggling
• Can’t speak or make sounds
• Looks blue or floppy
• Is very tired or not responding

Tell the operator: “Child with breathing difficulty – urgent.”

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