Category 50 Plus First Aid

Oxygen Provider Online Course now Live

We have added a new course to teach the basic skills needed to provide medical Oxygen.  Oxygen is a vital part of emergency care and treatment in and out of hospital. On this course you will learn about the basics…

Dementia Awareness Video Online Course Live

We have launched a new online course in Dementia Awareness.  We also offer class based courses through our national network of instructors.  Dementia Awareness has received a lot of press recently, as understanding Dementia and understanding sufferers needs is very important.…

New Anaphylaxis for healthcare Professionals Course Live

Healthcare Anaphylaxis is aimed at healthcare professionals who require a more advanced course in Anaphylaxis care.  The course covers all the same as our standard course with the addition of the special considerations that healthcare professionals face. The course is based on…

Loneliness of dementia revealed

Communities need to look after people with dementia because too often they feel trapped and cut off from everyday local life, a charity says. One in three people over the age of 65 develop the disease, but the Alzheimer’s Society…

Just a few extra pounds increases heart failure risk

The Daily Express has warned that a “few extra pounds ‘could be deadly’,” because of an increased risk of heart and circulation problems. Most people’s weight fluctuates over time, and there is probably no need to panic if you’ve eaten…

Coronary Heart Disease and what Causes Heart Attacks

Coronary heart disease (CHD) is arguably the the UK’s biggest killer. CHD develops when the blood supply to the muscles and tissues of the heart becomes obstructed by the build-up of fatty materials inside the walls of the coronary arteries. Some…