The Dangers of Dehydration

The Dangers of Dehydration

We are constantly told that dehydration is bad for our health. Fatigue, lack of concentration, headaches and loss of strength are all effects that we are warned about, but is dehydration really that dangerous? A quick google search can reveal a lot of confusing...
How to make an arm sling

How to make an arm sling

Arm slings are a great way of providing support to an injured part of the arm. This method allows the injury to remain still, so in cases where movement may cause more damage or pain, an arm sling is a great way of preventing further injury. However, keep in mind that...
How to do the primary survey

How to do the primary survey

When you arrive to a Incident remember the acronym DR ABC (funny coincidence we know) nevertheless remebering these key stages could save someones life.   Danger Before approaching the casualty, always make sure the area is safe.   Response Check if the...

How to Beat the Heat this Summer

With unusually warm weather becoming more and more common it is vital that we understand how to stay safe in this environment. So in this blog, we will cover some top tips to help you beat the heat this summer! Top Tips Most of us in the UK love to see hot weather,...

First Aid for someone who is Drowning

When providing first aid to someone who is drowning it can be a very dangerous and complicated process if you do not know what you are doing. In this blog, we will cover the step to take to help someone who is drowning as well as how to prevent this from happening in...
What you need to know about first aid training

What you need to know about first aid training

So you have approached ABC Training Services looking for details about first aid training. Well lucky for you we have the answers. At ABC Training Services we are masters of first aid training and, out of all the training courses we provide, First Aid is the one we...