If you don’t have a signal on your mobile, you can still call the emergency services. Dial 112 and know what features your phone has for emergency dialing. Remember, even if your network doesn’t have a signal, other peoples’ might, so ask around.
A stroke can change or destroy a life but do you know what to look for? Use the F.A.S.T technique. Remember:
Face – has one side fallen, can the patient smile?
Arms – can they raise both arms and keep them there?
Speech – is their speech slurred?
Time – if you notice any of these signs, time is of the essence, call 999 for help
It’s easy to think that it’s someone else’s job to check the first aid kit. Don’t fall into this trap, even if it’s not your job, take a few seconds to have a look, it is no good discovering that you are missing essential items in an emergency. Check it regularly, keep it tidy and always re-stock after an incident.
In the heat of a first aid emergency, all you want to do is rush in and help. Instead, practiced first aiders will take a moment to stop and think before rushing in. Look at the wider picture and make informed choices.
First aid skills fade fast if you do not practice them. Book on an annual refresher to hone your skills and keep them fresh.
There are many silent killers in the first aid world. When dealing with a first aid incident keep any eye out for the silent casualty conditions like shock, which can kill.
All too often we hear people say: “I don’t need to know first aid because we already have a first aider at work.” But in fact you are more likely to use first aid on friends and family rather than at work. It could be you that saves a life, are you prepared?
Many people don’t realize that our first aid skills can get forgotten if they are not used. It is recognised that it may be better to retrain at two-year intervals instead of every three years.
Many people think breathing in and out of a paper bag is good for treating a panic attack, but this is no longer the case.
Choking is an extremely common occurrence; did you know that a casualty must go to A&E if you have administered abdominal thrusts to remove the object?
Our vision is that health practitioners can develop the skills and knowledge to employ a variety of practical methodologies that safely bridge the gap between conventional Western medicine and holistic healthcare practices.
Through our training courses we aim to give practitioners, whatever their approach to health and wellbeing, the knowledge, skills and tools that will enable them to deliver the best possible approaches to resolve their patients or client’s health challenges.
