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Welcome to our First Aid Advice Blog. We'll be sharing first aid advice, news, tips and blogging about everything from workplace first aid and safety legislation to travel health.

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What Should be Included in an Emergency First Aid Kit?

What Should be Included in an Emergency First Aid Kit? Read More

What Should be Included in a Personal First Aid Kit?

What Should be Included in a Personal First Aid Kit? Read More

What is a PAcT Kit?

What is a PAcT Kit? Read More

When to Use Low Adherent Dressings

When to Use Low Adherent Dressings Read More

The Best Uses of Cohesive Bandage

The Best Uses of Cohesive Bandage Read More

A Guide To Compression Bandages

A Guide To Compression Bandages Read More

A Guide to Fabric Plasters

A Guide to Fabric Plasters Read More

A Guide To First Aid Signs And Symbols

A Guide To First Aid Signs And Symbols Read More

A Guide To Adhesive Dressings

A Guide To Adhesive Dressings Read More

The Best Ways To Store Your First Aid Kit

The Best Ways To Store Your First Aid Kit Read More

What are Tweezers Used for in First Aid?

What are Tweezers Used for in First Aid? Read More

How Often Should You Refill Your First Aid Kit

How Often Should You Refill Your First Aid Kit Read More

How to Safely Dispose of Sharps and Needles

How to Safely Dispose of Sharps and Needles Read More

A Guide to Casualty Transportation

A Guide to Casualty Transportation Read More

How To Treat A Sprain

How To Treat A Sprain Read More

What is the Difference Between Sterile and Non-Sterile Dressings?

What is the Difference Between Sterile and Non-Sterile Dressings? Read More

How to Use a Tourniquet

How to Use a Tourniquet Read More

A Guide to Washproof and Waterproof Plasters

A Guide to Washproof and Waterproof Plasters Read More

A Guide to Crepe Bandages

A Guide to Crepe Bandages Read More

What to Put in a Trauma First Aid Kit

What to Put in a Trauma First Aid Kit Read More

Haemostatic Dressings: What They Are and How to Use Them

Haemostatic Dressings: What They Are and How to Use Them Read More

Wound Cleaning for First Aid

Wound Cleaning for First Aid Read More

A Guide to Medical Scissors

A Guide to Medical Scissors Read More

How to Bandage a Finger

How to Bandage a Finger Read More

Types of First Aid Kits

Types of First Aid Kits Read More

"Heart Restart" Campaign Launched to Scrap Tax on Defibrillators

"Heart Restart" Campaign Launched to Scrap Tax on Defibrillators Read More

A Guide to Travel First Aid Kits

A Guide to Travel First Aid Kits Read More

Bandages vs Dressings: What’s the Difference?

Bandages vs Dressings: What’s the Difference? Read More

What is Burn Gel and How Does it Work?

What is Burn Gel and How Does it Work? Read More

Can You Use Out of Date First Aid Stock?

Can You Use Out of Date First Aid Stock? Read More

How to Apply, Change and Use Different Wound Dressings

How to Apply, Change and Use Different Wound Dressings Read More

How do wound closure strips work?

How do wound closure strips work? Read More

Foil Blankets — How do they work?

Foil Blankets — How do they work? Read More

Heat Stroke and Heat Exhaustion Treatment

Heat Stroke and Heat Exhaustion Treatment Read More

Avoiding Slips, Trips and Falls During Winter Months

Avoiding Slips, Trips and Falls During Winter Months Read More

Winter First Aid: Staying Safe and Warm During Cold Weather

Winter First Aid: Staying Safe and Warm During Cold Weather Read More

Cotton — What are its Uses in First Aid?

Cotton — What are its Uses in First Aid? Read More

A Guide to Antiseptics

A Guide to Antiseptics Read More

Plants Hospitalise More People than Guns in the UK

Plants Hospitalise More People than Guns in the UK Read More

A Guide to Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

A Guide to Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Read More

How to Use Heat Packs and Heat Therapy to Treat Injuries

How to Use Heat Packs and Heat Therapy to Treat Injuries Read More

A Guide to First Aid for Mental Health

A Guide to First Aid for Mental Health Read More

How to Use Ice Packs and Cold Therapy to Treat Sprain and Strain Injuries

How to Use Ice Packs and Cold Therapy to Treat Sprain and Strain Injuries Read More

Bandages for first aid: Types of bandages explained

Bandages for first aid: Types of bandages explained Read More

Different Plasters Explained: Which type should you choose?

Different Plasters Explained: Which type should you choose? Read More

Carers Week June: Recognising the Unsung Heroes Among Us

Carers Week June: Recognising the Unsung Heroes Among Us Read More

First Aid for Electric Shocks and Electric Injuries

First Aid for Electric Shocks and Electric Injuries Read More

Eye Wash and Eye Baths: a guide to flushing your eye

Eye Wash and Eye Baths: a guide to flushing your eye Read More

Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs): everything you need to know

Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs): everything you need to know Read More

How to Avoid Colds and Viruses this Winter: Hygiene and Sanitisation Guidance

How to Avoid Colds and Viruses this Winter: Hygiene and Sanitisation Guidance There are certain industries where sanitisation and hygiene are essential and lifesav... Read More