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The importance of First Aid support at events

When it comes to organising events safety for the staff and the attendees must be at the top of the agenda. Whether it’s 20 people

CPR – First Aid for life

An understanding of basic first aid is surely something everyone needs along with the confidence to put their learning into action when necessary. Learning CPR

Why Health & Safety legislation is serious business

In March 2022, it was announced that the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) would prosecute TfL, the driver and operator responsible for the Croydon

How to choose a competent first aider at work

Being a workplace first-aider is a role of significant responsibility; here’s our advice on making the right choice which could save a life. Being a

Improving mental well-being at work

It seems that we’re in the middle of a stress epidemic. Every year around three-quarters of the UK population are stressed to the point where

Planning First Aid For Your Public Event

Public events come in all shapes and sizes. From a quiz night in a village hall to a concert in a conference centre. They’re not

What is Mental Health First Aid?

How would you feel if a member of staff walked through your door right now clearly in pain? You’d probably ask if they were ok

How Do You Promote Stress Awareness?

November saw International Stress Awareness week taking place with a message of emotional management. This annual campaign started out as a single day in 1998

Changes To Workplace First Aid Kits BS599-1

The days of the office first aid box being a rusting tin in a locked cupboard are long gone. With an update to the British

CPR and how it saves lives

Would you know what to do if someone collapsed? Dialling 999 is a good start but you could do more and what you do could

The importance of first aid at work – Health & Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981

First Aid can be life-saving. It can make all the difference for someone who has been injured or taken ill and keep them alive while

Hot Topics for Safety in the Workplace

Raising awareness of the most relevant safety topics for work is the key step in fostering a safe and healthy workplace culture and environment. Whether your employees ...

Top 3 Tips for a Safe and Fun Summer Fete

Organising a summer fete is an exciting yet challenging task. With so many details to consider, from choosing the right location to selecting the perfect ...

Understanding ADR (Dangerous Goods) Training

Are you part of the transport sector and aiming to remain compliant with current regulations and standards? Explore our Transport Industry training courses, meticulously crafted ...

Supporting Your Team: The Importance of Mental Health First Aid in the Workplace

Did you know that mental health is just as important as physical health? In the UK, 1 in 4 people are likely to experience mental ...

Stay Compliant with Our Transport Industry Training

Are you involved in the transport industry and looking to stay legally compliant with the latest regulations and requirements? Look no further than our comprehensive ...

Life-Saving Skills: Why CPR Matters

When it comes to workplace safety and employee well-being, having a solid understanding of first aid is essential. One of the most crucial components of ...

Why choose Training + Skills for your Health & Safety Training?

At Training+Skills, we’re proud to offer a comprehensive suite of health and safety courses designed to cater to the diverse landscape of modern workplaces. Our ...

Five Ways To Stay Up to Date with First Aid Knowledge

Among certain professions, ongoing learning is an expectation. Teachers, medical professionals, lorry drivers; the list goes on. We expect them to stay up to date ...

What is a risk assessment and why is it important?

Should you hear a mention of health and safety, then you can be sure that risk assessments are not far behind. If they’re something that ...

The Future of Health and Safety

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) turns 49 in January, having been created as a result of the Health and Safety Act 1974. Since its ...

Using your calendar to support health and safety

Health and safety doesn’t take time off. It’s a 24/7 requirement. So, it is quite appropriate that your calendar is an excellent tool to support ...

The workplace hazards that everyone overlooks

Research shows that many people simply don’t feel safe in their workplace. In 2021/2, 565,000 workers experienced a non-fatal injury. If you looked around right ...

Five things your summer fair needs

Organising a summer fete, fair or fayre is a lot of work and you’ll want to make sure that it’s all worthwhile. Along with your ...

What you need to know about defibrillators

Clear! If you’ve watched Casualty – or any other medical drama – then you’ll doubtlessly have seen a scene where the doctors charge up a ...

The link between well-being and productivity

If you’re in business, you’ll have noticed that costs are on the rise. Inflation, energy and raw materials are all up. Your employees are all ...

Why Your Organisation Needs a First Aid Policy

If you work or volunteer for a large organisation it can seem like there’s a policy for everything. From recruitment to lunch breaks to uniforms. ...

Health & Safety for Pregnant Workers

A new baby is good news so make sure that at well as wishing the new parent well you make the right arrangements to keep ...

Supporting Mental Health in Winter

Winter can be a particularly difficult time for dealing with mental health. Although it’s not the case that mental health magically gets better in the ...

The Different Types Of First Aid

First aid is often referred to as an essential and vital skill for life. Great, you think; I’ll learn the basics and it will be ...

Mental Health: A Global Priority

World Mental Health Day takes place every 10th October and for 2022 the theme is around mental health and well-being as a global priority. What ...

Five things you can do for a safer workplace

No one actually wants a workplace that’s filled with risks and hazards. There are many reasons you’d actually want a safe workplace. Studies have demonstrated ...

Health and safety at work in a heatwave

One of the things we look forward to in summer is warmer weather. The average UK daytime temperate is 14 °C and varies between 18-25 ...

An Employer’s Awareness of Mental Health

What do you need to be aware of as an employer when it comes to mental health? As a starting point, there’s your responsibility for ...