Rachel Callister First Aid

06/02/2026

The campaign for Benedict’s Law has taken a giant leap forward, with the Government committing to mandatory school allergy guidance and stronger protections for children and young people with allergies. This progress brings us closer to ensuring every school is equipped with the policies, training and life-saving resources needed to keep pupils safe.

A heartfelt thank you to Benedict Blythe Foundation, the wider allergy charity community, dedicated healthcare professionals, and everyone who has campaigned tirelessly for this change. Your passion and collaboration have helped shift the dial on school allergy safety — and we will not stop until all children are protected.

💬“I'm delighted that Benedict’s Law has been passed. This will ensure the safety of children and young people with allergies in schools.” – Tracey Dunn, Anaphylaxis UK Education and AllergyWise Manager

Together we can make school environments safer and more inclusive for every child with an allergy.

02/01/2026

Happy New Year to you all, I hope you have all enjoyed a well earned rest!
Here are the Maidstone training dates for 2026 or enquire about running a course at your setting.

✅Paediatric First Aid meeting Ofsted / EYFS requirements

✅EFAW Emergency First Aid at Work
Need to add “an adult” first aid qualification to cover colleagues etc, you can achieve this on the same training day without the need to attend another course

£ includes;
👍🏻 Book
👍🏻 CPR Face Shield Keyring
👍🏻 Interactive e-learning modules

Rachel Callister First Aid
rachelcallisterfirstaid@gmail.com

25/11/2025

12/11/2025

An absolute pleasure working with this fabulous team for the 3 year 🤩 thank you for welcoming me back ⛑️

03/11/2025

With Bonfire Night fast approaching, it’s important to know how to respond to burns.

Recognising whether a burn is superficial, partial thickness, or full thickness can help you provide the right first aid promptly. 💥

We hope everyone enjoys themselves whilst staying safe! If you see our volunteers, be sure to give them a wave! 👋

03/11/2025

😀 well done Team! 👏⛑️
EFAW + Paediatric First Aid qualifications completed

Discover Maidstone YMCA – your local community hub for fitness classes, wellness, childcare, and social events in Maidstone.

01/11/2025

Congratulations to a wonderful group of ladies today, all achieving their Paediatric First Aid Qualification 👏⛑️
Larger group today so there was myself and a big thank you to Laura for Co- training with me today 😀 it’s lovely working with other trainers!
Well done everyone 👏⛑️

* Public Courses running every month in Maidstone, with the option to add the EFAW Emergency First Aid at Work qualification *

31/10/2025

Happy Halloween everyone, stay safe & enjoy ❤️🎃🧙‍♀️👻

👻 This Halloween, learn how to bring someone back from the dead 💙

CPR isn’t magic, it’s lifesaving.

🫀 Check. Call. Compress 💙

Read 👉 https://erc.edu/science-research/guidelines/guidelines-2025/guidelines-2025-english/

30/10/2025

Are you a defib guardian, or looking to install a defib in your community?

Take a look at our updated AED guide!

Now called Public Access Defibrillators: A Guide for Communities, this refreshed resource is here to help individuals, community groups, and organisations make sure their defibrillator is installed, maintained, and ready to help save a life.

Discover the updated guide here 👇
bit.ly/AEDguide

30/10/2025

2026 Paediatric Training dates in Maidstone …
…with the option to add on EFAW Emergency First Aid at Work to cover both Adults & Children u18.

Or enquire to book an on-site course at your workplace;
🧡 First Aid for Mental Health
⛑️ Emergency First Aid at Work (6hr)
⛑️ First Aid at Work (3 days or 2 days + e-learning)
⛑️ Basic Life Support (3hr)
⛑️ Paediatric First Aid,compliant to Ofsted (6hr practical + e-learning)
🔥 Fire Warden & Evacuation Chair

To book, please email;
Rachelcallisterfirstaid@gmail.com

16/10/2025

Thursday;
💻 morning admin
💦 Swimming lessons with St Ronans reception & Year 1, so many fabulous little swimmers! The benefits clearly seen with swimming teaching from an early age,,,
💻 HMRC webinar - making tax digital
❤️ National Restart a Heart Day, sharing skills with the local community, well done thank you to many members of the Staplehurst running club & cricket club for taking part
🤩 10pm finally sit down to relax & watch Celebrity Traitors!

16/10/2025

Today is National Restart a Heart Day

“would you like to practice, recap or learn the skills of CPR and using an AED?”

Rachel Callister First Aid ⛑️ will be at the Staplehurst Cricket & Tennis Club from 5.45pm to 8pm with Adult, Child and Baby manikins, Training AEDs & QCPR technology for you to practice these life saving skills ❤️ Staplehurst Running club will be having a go before or after their run 🏃‍♀️ 🏃
❤️ It’s a community event- open to all adults and children,
The Clubhouse will be open as usual, so please share this with your family and friends….
If you aren’t able to attend tonight, why not click on the British Heart Foundation page below and watch & practice through the RevivR programme

RevivR is a short, self-directed CPR training from British Heart Foundation, that could teach you how to save someone's life.