Every school will have a life-saving defibrillator by 2023

State-funded schools across England will receive defibrillators under new government plans to make sure there is a device in every school, boosting their numbers in communities across the country.

Defibrillators have the potential to save the lives of pupils, staff and visitors in schools, with latest research showing that accessing these devices within 3-5 minutes of a cardiac arrest increases the chance of survival by over 40%. Read More ....

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Mental health first aid law proposed in parliament

A new law requiring businesses to offer mental health first aid training has been presented to parliament.

Tory MP Dean Russell told the Commons the move will lead to more people spotting the early signs of mental health issues in the workplace.

Many businesses already offer mental health training to first aiders, but it is not a legal requirement.

Mr Russell told MPs that requiring mental health first aid training in the workplace would save live Read More...

What you should do if you're with someone waiting for an ambulance to arrive and how long to wait?

As hospitals across the south east continue to deal with unprecedented pressure, people are warned if they dial 999, they could be waiting for an ambulance for a significant amount of time.

At the moment the NHS is under increasing strain and the UK’s ambulance services are under more pressure than ever, with a number of critical incidents being declared at our health trusts.

But in the current climate, this isn't always happening and you may be waiting considerably longer. Read More ...

West Midlands 4x4 Response complete First Aid training

West Mindlands 4x4 response are in the process in getting all their volunteers trained in Emergency First Aid at Work training. Saturday 18th February 10 volunteers took on the first of the training sessions at Worbourne. All successfully completed the course and had a enjoyable day from all.

It is a good to have voluteers trained up in the basics of First Aid. Staff would be able held out with medical staff at events or on the road. Well Done All

Fabrice Muamba praises new Snapchat filter that teaches people how to do CPR

A new campaign has been launched to teach more young people CPR - using an augmented reality filter.

The new filter - which is being used across social media platform Snapchat - is being backed by former Bolton footballer Fabrice Muamba, who had a cardiac arrest during an FA Cup match.

Muamba's heart stopped for 78 minutes in 2012 when he collapsed during Wanderers cup tie with Tottenham at White Hart Lane.

His life was saved by a consultant cardiologist who was in the crowd as a fan. Read More ....