Category First Aid at Work

25 October 2013

Meningitis Now have a host of information on their website to learn more about Meningitis

There are many resources on Meningitis available at the Meningitis Now website. It is well worth a look for everyone and we have put a link is in the student download area. Meningitis Now are committed to raising awareness of meningitis…

19 October 2013

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.…

17 October 2013

New survey published in the British Medical Journal highlights some shocking statistics

Aseem Malhotra and Roby Rakhit, cardiologists from the Royal Free Hospital in London, recently published a survey on out-of-hospital cardiac arrests in the UK. The aim of the survey was to see how aware the general public were of cardiac arrest…

15 October 2013

We now have clarification regarding the dates relating to the Requalification course for First Aid at Work

We now have clarification regarding the dates relating to the Requalification course for First Aid at Work. With the First Aid at Work 3 day course. students can only be accepted on a 2 day QCF requalification course that is…

4 October 2013

From 1 October 2013 the revised Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013 (RIDDOR 2013) come into force

RIDDOR is the law that requires employers, and other people in charge of work premises, to report and keep records of: work-related accidents which cause deaths work-related accidents which cause certain serious injuries (reportable injuries) diagnosed cases of certain industrial…

20 September 2013

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…

6 July 2013

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…

2 July 2013

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…

25 June 2013

New Lone Worker video online training launched

New Lone Worker video online training launched at www.proloneworkers.co.uk Working alone is not in itself against the law, and it will often be safe to do so, however the law requires employers and others to think about and deal with any health…

9 June 2013

Aspirin and the Aspod new video added – Carry Aspirin safely and easily

Aspirin, used in the prevention of heart attacks, is probably the most cost-effective drug available in medical practice and daily low-dose aspirin is now a standard item in the management of heart disease patients. There is evidence that aspirin, taken…