Sika First Aid

26/10/2026

In many ways a good thing however, it does illustrate a change in our city centres.

🩸 Catastrophic bleed kits in public places — could your community benefit?

A serious bleed can happen anywhere: on our roads, at work, in a sports ground or in a shopping centre.

Having a clearly marked, accessible bleed kit could help someone provide lifesaving assistance while emergency services are on their way.

📍 Easy to find
🧰 Properly equipped and regularly checked
👥 Supported by practical first aid training

At Sika First Aid, we believe access to emergency equipment and the confidence to use it go hand in hand.

Does your workplace, club or local community have a bleed kit — and would you know where to find it?

25/10/2026

⚽🚑 Another Successful SYFA Activity First Aid Course Delivered! 🚑⚽

Another great day delivering the Scottish Youth Football Association (SYFA) Activity First Aid Course to a fantastic group of football coaches.

The course focused on providing coaches with the essential first aid knowledge, practical skills and confidence to respond effectively to injuries and medical emergencies, both on and off the pitch.

👏 A big thank you to everyone who attended today for their enthusiasm, participation and commitment to keeping young footballers safe.

At Sika First Aid Training, we’re proud to support grassroots football by helping coaches develop lifesaving skills.

📩 Looking to arrange first aid training for your football club or coaching team? Get in touch!

🌐 www.sikafirstaid.co.uk

09/10/2026

Another busy few weeks for Sika First Aid, delivering Activity First Aid courses to coaches within the Scottish Youth Football Association (SYFA), and Emergency First Aid at Work + Forestry courses to my fellow deer managers. 🦌⚽

Looking forward to more courses over the coming weeks, including:

✅ Paediatric First Aid
✅ Activity First Aid (SYFA)
✅ Emergency First Aid at Work + Forestry (EFAW +F)

If you or your organisation need first aid training, please get in touch to discuss your requirements.

🌐 www.sikafirstaid.co.uk

19/09/2026

SIKA FIRST AID TRAINING – OUT & ABOUT! 🚑

It’s been another busy month for Sika First Aid Training, delivering courses at some fantastic and interesting venues across the country.

Our recent training has included:

🩹 Emergency First Aid at Work
👶 Paediatric First Aid
⚽ Activity First Aid – Scottish Youth FA
🌲 Emergency First Aid at Work + Forestry (+F)

From workplaces and sports organisations to outdoor and forestry environments, we can tailor our training to suit the needs of your group.

📍 National coverage
👥 Training for groups, syndicates, clubs and organisations
🏢 Courses can be delivered at your own venue
📅 Flexible dates available

Whether you need to train a small group or organise first aid training across your organisation, please get in touch to discuss your requirements and availability.

Professional training • Practical skills • Real-world first aid

📩 Message Sika First Aid Training for bookings and enquiries.

19/09/2026

Another course ready to go, this time a EFAW +F.

17/09/2026

Maybe useful to share and keep in your first aid kit or send out to parents and guardians ⛑️🫡

17/09/2026

🧠 CONCUSSION – KNOW THE STAGES

A concussion should never be ignored. Whether it happens during football, rugby, cycling, outdoor activities or any other grassroots sport, remember:

⚠️ “IF IN DOUBT, SIT THEM OUT.”

The UK Concussion Guidelines set out a staged approach to recovery:

🔴 STAGE 1 – RECOGNISE & REMOVE
If concussion is suspected:
• Stop the activity immediately
• Remove the person from play
• They MUST NOT return to sport that day
• Check carefully for any red-flag symptoms

🚑 STAGE 2 – ASSESS
The person should be assessed appropriately. Seek healthcare advice, including NHS 111 where appropriate.

Call 999 for serious or deteriorating symptoms such as loss of consciousness, seizures, increasing confusion, severe or worsening headache, repeated vomiting, weakness or other concerning neurological symptoms.

🟠 STAGE 3 – RELATIVE REST
For the first 24–48 hours, relative rest is recommended.

This doesn’t necessarily mean staying in bed or sitting in a dark room. Normal light daily activities can be introduced as tolerated, provided symptoms are not significantly worsened.

🟡 STAGE 4 – RETURN TO NORMAL ACTIVITIES
Gradually increase:
• School/education
• Work
• Normal daily activities
• Light physical activity

Progress should be gradual and guided by symptoms.

🟢 STAGE 5 – GRADUAL RETURN TO SPORT
Exercise and sporting activity should be reintroduced progressively.

Activities with a risk of head impact should NOT be rushed.

🏃 STAGE 6 – RETURN TO FULL TRAINING
Before returning to training where there is a risk of head impact, the person should have progressed appropriately through their recovery and meet the requirements within the UK Concussion Guidelines.

🏆 STAGE 7 – RETURN TO COMPETITION
Return to competitive sport should NOT take place before Day 21 following the concussion.

✅ Remember:
Recognise → Remove → Rest → Recover → Return gradually

Concussion symptoms can sometimes appear or worsen after the initial injury, so continued observation and a good handover to a parent, carer or responsible adult are essential.

🧠 IF IN DOUBT, SIT THEM OUT.

11/07/2026

Sharing for Craig Scott, all booking direct to Craig and Danny pse ⛑️🫡

I Still have a couple of spaces left on an upcoming emergency first aid at work plus forestry element (EFAW + F) course on Saturday 19th September at Strathaven Rural centre South Lanarkshire. Training is done by Gavan Mooney from Sika First Aid, it’s a fully certified course and covers you for the next 3 years. Discount available for group members Drop me a message for more information or to book a space. — with Sika First Aid and Danny Sneddon

05/07/2026

Sika First Aid Training – Free Online First Aid Refresher Opportunity

Sika First Aid is pleased to offer a limited number of free online First Aid Work Plus Forestry refresher training places on a first-come, first-served basis.

This training is designed for personal development and can be used to support your existing first aid certification as part of your annual refresher training. This may be particularly useful where annual refresher evidence is requested by certain organisations, including Forestry Scotland and Forestry England.

Please note: this course is not a replacement for a full first aid qualification and does not renew your completed first aid ticket.

It is intended as additional refresher training to help maintain knowledge, confidence, and ongoing professional development between formal requalification dates.

The training will be provided free of charge once a valid discount code has been issued.

As part of the terms and conditions of this free offer, we ask that each participant provides honest feedback after completing the training. This feedback will help us review, improve, and further develop the course for future students.

Certification (EFAW Plus F - Refresher - validity 12 months) will be issued on receipt of the feedback.

Places are limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

To register your interest, please contact Sika First Aid Training directly.

03/07/2026

Emergency First Aid at Work + Forestry Course

We are looking at delivering our Emergency First Aid at Work + Forestry course in the North of England or the Midlands.

📅 Available dates:
31st August, 1st September or 3rd September

Ideally, this would suit a group, syndicate, estate, forestry team, stalking group, outdoor organisation, or business looking to arrange training for their members or staff.

The course can potentially be delivered during the day or in an evening, depending on numbers, location, and group requirements.

This course is ideal for anyone working in forestry, arboriculture, stalking, countryside management, agriculture, outdoor instruction, estates, stalking syndicates, or remote environments where emergency help may take longer to arrive.

The course will be delivered by a Senior First Aid Instructor with real experience in first aid, outdoor environments, and emergency response.

Course content includes:

✅ Emergency First Aid at Work
✅ Forestry +F elements
✅ Catastrophic bleeding
✅ Crush injuries
✅ Extreme temperatures
✅ Lyme disease awareness
✅ Suspension trauma
✅ Remote-location emergency planning
✅ Practical first aid scenarios

Costs will be based on a group booking, meaning the more individuals who attend, the cheaper the course will be per person.

📍 Potential locations: North of England / Midlands
🕘 Delivery options: Daytime or evening sessions
📩 Message us directly to register interest or discuss group bookings.

Sika First Aid Training
Practical, realistic first aid training for real working environments.

If you are after any other dates or locations throughout the UK please do get in touch.

Sika First Aid Training for Glasgow and Central Scotland. We offer excellent training and are Qualsafe certified and competitively priced.