Bring Expert First Aid Training to Your Home
31 August 2024
Organise a Private First Aid Course at Home in Plymouth and Surrounding Areas in Devon and Cornwall Life is full of surprises, and while we can’t predict every bump,
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Top 5 First Aid Skills All Parents Should Have
8 August 2024
Here at White Cross Training, we see a lot of parents with different first aid experiences. One of the main things spoken about by parents on our First Aid for
Stinging Nettles: Do Dock Leaves Work?
7 July 2024
Stinging nettles! With their infamous reputation for delivering a sharp sting upon contact, nettles often evoke feelings of frustration for outdoor enthusiasts, gardeners or mostly anyone who comes into contact
The Perfect First Aid Kit
9 June 2024
Introduction: Does the perfect first aid kit exist? When we teach our first aid courses, participants often ask what they should have in their first aid kits. We love that
Could Your Child be a First Aid Superhero?
5 May 2024
Introduction It can be easy to underestimate children. Naturally, there are many things they can’t know yet and we don’t want them to take too much responsibility before they are
Sting Alert: Stinging Wildlife (UK) and First Aid Treatment
4 April 2024
Introduction: Navigating the Sting – Understanding Stinging Wildlife in the UK As the temperatures rise, the outdoors beckons us to explore the lush expanses of temperate rainforests, coast, woods, grasslands,
Would You Kiss A Stranger: CPR without mouth-to-mouth
15 March 2024
Introduction This First Aid Insight explores compression-only or hands-only CPR. This is where the so-called ‘kiss of life’ is not used. Instead, the technique involves continuous chest compressions. Let’s start
Should You Steal Your Children’s Mini Eggs?
23 February 2024
A Parent’s Dilemma: Tasty Treats vs. Choking Risks Should you steal your children’s Mini Eggs? Actually, there might be an entirely justifiable reason for robbing your kids like The Highway
Navigating Anti-Choking Devices in First Aid: A Critical Examination
4 February 2024
Introduction Choking, the 4th leading cause of accidental death worldwide, prompts an exploration of anti-choking devices in first aid. This article considers their role and effectiveness. Considering the availability of
Empowering Communities: The Vital Role of AEDs in Saving Lives
3 January 2024
by Charlie Burn Introduction: While strolling through the neighbourhood with my six-year-old son, I spotted a green box attached to a wall. As I explained that it was an Automated
A Flaming Christmas Tale: Burn, Baby, Burn!
24 November 2023
by Charlie Burn Introduction Embark on a journey to the late 90s with a Christmas tale that ignited more than just holiday spirit. Join us as I recount a disastrous
Festive First Aid
13 November 2023
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Tinsel glitters, bells jingle, fairy lights twinkle. The smell of cinnamon and clove permeates the house. The last thing we want is