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In this issue:

Changes to First Aid Regulations come into effect
Should you be trained in compressions-only or include mouth-to-mouth?
Is your defibrillator always ready to be used?
Rescues
Recent blog articles

Changes to First Aid Regulations come into effect

As you may be aware on the 1st October, changes came in to effect with regards to first aid training in the workplace. To see what this means for your workplace, click the link below.

Click here for HSE Changes

Should you be trained in compressions-only or include mouth-to-mouth?

Should we all be doing a 'Vinnie Jones' when it comes to resuscitation?

Click here to read the latest guidance

Is your defibrillator always ready to be used?

Do you ensure that your defibrillator is ready to use? Have you ensured that the pads and battery are in date? Do you want to pass on information from a rescue for research and to save more lives? Is your defibrillator on the local ambulance CAD system?

If you want help with any of these questions or to find out more, click here

Click below to check out an article from the US about the importance of ensuring defibrillators are checked regularly.

Defibs need maintenance

Rescues

We have received a few stories after recent training courses with several people putting their training in to action. All with positive outcomes so well done to Chris, Dana and Adam, read their stories below. If you have used your skills after attending a course with us, please let us know.

Blog Items

A few recent items from our blog that answer common questions and discuss emerging standards.