2021 Resuscitation Guidelines
There are no major changes in the 2021 Basic Life Support Guidelines for Adult or Paediatric First Aid Key Points in the guidelines emphasise actions to take with non-breathing casualties, with fast access to emergency services and use of an AED. The introduction to the Guidelines states: ‘Guidelines 2021 prioritises supporting members of our communities to have […]
First Aid for Primary School Children- launch of new book
Worksafe instructor Malcolm Sweetlove is excited to announce the launch of his first book ‘Greenbank Primary School: First Aid Brought to Life’ Malcolm is hoping his book brings life saving first aid skills to primary school children; ‘what can you, as a 10-12 year old person, do to give first aid in a medical emergency?’ […]
Latest HSE Bulletin – First aid training during coronavirus restrictions (from 15 January 2021)
The latest information published by the HSE on first aid training during coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic restrictions is below. First aid training in England The policy position of the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is that first aid training required to comply with health and safety or other legislation can continue to take place under relevant […]
First aid training during the national lockdown
The First Aid Quality Partnership (FAQP) met on the 5th January 2021 to discuss the impact of the latest lockdown restrictions on the delivery of First Aid training. The decision made at this current time was: The provision of First Aid qualifications can continue to be delivered in line with existing COVID-secure guidelines. Consultations are continuing with […]