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New bill proposes mandatory registration of defibrillators in Scotland
A new law which would require AEDs to be officially registered with the emergency services could provide a boost to the lives saved by defibrillators in Scotland. A Private Member’s Bill put forward by Anas Sarwar, Scottish Labour MSP, pushes…
Exclusive Restart-A-Heart Day Offers
‘Restart-A-Heart’ Day takes place on the 16th of October every year. Its aim is to create awareness around learning CPR and basic life support – a cause we’re fully behind. To encourage others to get the necessary training and life-saving…
Why you need your own blood pressure monitor
The term ‘blood pressure’ is used to describe the strength with which your blood pushes on the sides of your arteries as it goes around your body. It’s critical that blood pressure stays within a healthy range, as either higher or lower…
WARNING Emerade auto-injector users
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency has warned that some Emerade auto-injector adrenaline pens may be defective, due to a blockage of the needle. Manufacturer Bausch & Lomb UK Ltd. detected the issue over a year ago but categorised…
NEW ‘Connected’ Defibrillators for Fleet Management
Defibrillator manufacturer HeartSine has introduced a new ‘Gateway’ add-on for its AEDs, enabling the easy management of a defib fleet across single or multiple locations. The system provides remote readiness information about each AED via a Wi-Fi® connection to the…
HSE Advice on Managing Mental Health in the Workplace
Alongside first aid needs assessments, the HSE recommends investing in having personnel trained to identify and understand symptoms and able to support someone who might be experiencing a mental health issue. Its guidance states: “You should consider ways to manage…

Warning Over Telefunken Defibrillators
A safety alert from the Medicines Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has been issued over Telefunken HR1 & FA1 Defibrillators. The MHRA has advised that Telefunken automatic external defibrillators, pads and batteries are no longer certified for use in the…

Your Business Needs First Aid Needs Assessments
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has emphasised the importance of first aid needs assessments. www.hse.gov.uk In the article, the HSE acknowledges that employers are best placed to understand their specific workplaces and decide what first aid risks are present…

Instructor story
We love to celebrate the great work that our instructors and resellers are doing out in the community! We found out about this great story and had to share it with you below. Abacus Training Centre Ltd. has helped a…

NEW American Football First Aid
Learn how to deal with injuries on the field effectively! Designed with and approved by the British American Football Coaches Association, our brand new American Football first aid course covers dealing with likely illnesses or injuries that can occur on…

