Something which has recently come to light is that over 80% of “First Aid Instructors” have never dealt with more than a nose bleed.

If you are sending your employees on a First Aid course or you yourself are going on one and paying out money surely you would want to ensure that the trainer knows what they are talking about and that they have adequate experience in what they are training. Would you really want a trainer who’s qualifications are not accredited by an awarding organisation especially when they have very little knowledge and real life experience in dealing with emergency situations??

Unfortunately its people like this who think its ok to read a book and then become an instructor who are giving the profession of first aid a dampened look.

Here at HDP every single one of our instructors has worked with East Midlands Ambulance Service and has endless amounts of real life experience that they can put into educating people, We apply a fun and professional approach to our training to ensure that our learners are never bored and no matter how many years they have been doing first aid that they always go away feeling refreshed and that they have learnt something new.

If you want to work with a company who will not just train and leave you, but will stay with you for the whole journey then contact us and let us help and prepare you for emergency life threatening situations, one day it could help save a loved one’s life.

Happy New Year everyone

I hope you all had a lovely Christmas and a Happy and safe New Year.

As everyone is getting back to work now make sure all of your qualifications are upto date and you have the required amount of qualified staff in your work place, if you are unsure please use our calculator which is on the website which will help you.

When choosing a company to train your staff in First Aid make sure they are accredited by a recognised awarding organisation and that your qualification is valid for the job that you are doing.

HDP Education Solutions are accredited by Qualsafe Awards, IHCD, Edexcel and Pearson. Our First Aid qualifications are delivered by health care professions who not only have teaching qualifications but who also work in the field they teach, we all have front line A&E expeirience and still reguarly medic at a wide range of events.

We have a passion for what we do and we create a fun, friendly yet prossional atmosphere when we educate.

We will tailor courses to suit your needs and help you build on confidence in dealing with any situation, so why go anywhere else.

Contact us today as [email protected] for more details and let us help you prepare for the unexpected.

Its officially 1 week until Christmas, make sure you have your first aid kit fully stocked to minimise any trips to A&E over the festive period.

With over 80,000 people a year needing first aid treatment during Christmas time make sure youre prepared with a fully stocked first aid kit in the home and in the car. With a cold winter ahead make sure you have plenty of Emergency foil blankets handy in the car in case of a breakdown or emergency, you can pick these up from us for a little as 0.60p each, visit our store for more details http://hdp-medical-supplies.myshopify.com/

The UK is one of the lowest-ranking countries in Europe when it comes to knowledge on how to administer first aid. Fewer than 4 out of 10 Brits would know what to do if they saw someone have an accident or suffer a heart attack. This compares extremely unfavourably with the 80% of people in Germany and Scandinavia who possess first aid skills as a direct result of first aid training which is an integral part of both the school curriculum and vehicle driving test.

Make sure you are in the percentage of people who would know what to do in the event of an emergency and book yourself on a course with HDP. We have a wide range of courses to suit everyone, our courses are fully accredited by Qualsafe Awards and our instructors are highly knowledgable.

For more information please contact us as [email protected]

http://fermanaghherald.com/2014/06/how-a-defibrillator-saved-my-life/

Had it not been for an off duty paramedic, nurse and an onsite defib Anna would not have survived after she suddenly collapsed from a cardiac arrest.

The ambulance took a long time to arrive so had it not been for effective CPR doubled with an AED she would not be here today to tell her story

Medical supplies stock orders coming through thick and fast, make sure you are fully prepared for the Christmas and New Year period with a fully stocked first aid kit, HDP can supply you with anything from as little as plasters to full british standard first aid kits and first response kits for the best prices. drop us an email to find out more at [email protected]

HDP Will be showcasing at Love business event in February in the East Midlands, please come and see us and say hello. We will have demostrations and a full range of ur courses and kits avaliable.

We look forward to meeting you all

http://www.lovebusinesseastmidlands.com/

Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA)…..The Facts

– In the UK approximatley 30,000 people sustain cardiac arrest outside hospital.
– An average of only 7% of its victims in the UK survive
– It can happen anytime, anywhere and to anyone, even young athletes.
– Early defibrilation is the single most effective treatment for SCA
– Defibrillation within 3 minutes of collapse can increase the chance of survival to over 70%.

Be Ready…….Be Willing…….Be Able

Understand SCA and recognise the signs
Be prepared and willing to help
Be equipped with confidence and the technology

Sadly on average only 7% of people who suffer sudden cardiac arrest outside the hospital survive, and survival rates fall by around 10% every minute.
Theres rarely any warning, and a victim of SCA usually collapses and stops breathing immidiatly, thats when the clock starts ticking.
Calling 999 in the event of SCA is critical, as is performing CPR on the victim

1. When performing compressions ensure your arms are straight and shoulders are over your wrists to minimise tiring yourself too quickly.
2. 
   If you’re performing ventilations ensure you’re getting a good FRESH breath of air in-between ventilations, don’t stay near the mouth.
3. 
   Ensure if you’ve asked someone to phone an ambulance they either stay with you or come back so you know you have help on the way.
4. When applying a bandage ensure to cover all the pad to stop infection occurring
5. If you are unsure about anything in an emergency situation dial 999 and follow instructions
6. Airway control with an unconscious patient is one of the most important things
7. The two most common types of anaphylaxis allergies are nuts and seafood
8. Don’t ever lie anyone on the floor who is experiencing an asthma attack, it will only make things worse
9. The most common signs for someone going into shock are, pale, cold and clammy with a fast weak pulse
10. Having basic first aid knowledge can be the difference between life and death.