Why Outdoor First Aid is a Game Changer (Especially When the Weather's Not Playing Nice) Picture this: you’re out in the wild, surrounded by trees, hills, and a stunning (if slightly moody) landscape. The rain begins to fall, the temperature drops, and—uh oh—someone...
CPR and defibrillation: what you need to know...When someone’s heart suddenly stops (known as sudden cardiac arrest or SCA), every second counts. It’s a scary situation, but knowing how and when to step in with CPR and a defibrillator could make all the...
Restart a Heart Day Extravaganza! This year we’ve been on a mission across schools and charities, teaching life-saving skills with more energy than ever! And, we’ve got the numbers to prove it: this Restart a Heart Day, we trained 236 people on how to call for help,...
Celebrating a 10 Years in Business: Lessons Learned and Gratitude Ten years ago, I faced a crucial turning point in my career. After being made redundant and just weeks after celebrating my son’s fourth birthday, I decided to embark on a new venture. Driven by a mix...
Introducing Our New Course: Outdoor First Aid I've been playing in the great outdoors since I was 5, and working there since I was 20 (that's a long time ago now). I've rarely had to deal with any serious first aid incidents in the outdoors because, well, prevention...
How Many First Aiders Do I Need? How many first aiders do I need? This is a question we get asked all the time, and it is not one that has a straight answer. There are lots of things that help make up the answer."The Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981...
Could YOU be eligible for a FREE defibrillator? The British Heart Foundation are giving FREE defibrillators to community groups, you must apply before March 2024. Maybe you are involved in a local community group, or football club, or know someone who is?Groups who...
This year to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Restart a Heart Day, Splat taught CPR to 100 students at Todmorden High School.
International Mountain Day - 11th August. Mountain walking is good for the soul. Our Amy is an avid mountain walker. She says: "I love mountain walking because nothing else matters when you're on a mountain, except the here and now. The worse the weather the...