Worsley Training

30/07/2026

It was my birthday yesterday and my sister gave me this winning card! What do you think?!

I also share my birthday with our youngest spaniel Binky who turned 6, and my father calculated that our old spaniel Tiggy turned 100 on my birthday last year, so does that mean she was 107 yesterday? They both enjoyed a doggy ice cream treat!

27/07/2026

29 minutes?! Wowzers!

We advise that you rotate giving CPR with another rescuer every 2 minutes as you get tired, but Laura managed to save Hussain's life by giving good quality CPR for 29 minutes, during which time he had to be resuscitated several times.

In one of the comments, she said "she couldn't move for days!" She definitely deserves her guardian angel status.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c0qyxjg92xdo

His hero says she will "cherish forever" the hug they shared when they saw each other again.

23/07/2026

This image was in a mums Facebook group so I've no idea who to credit, but I think it's worth a share as it's a good visual to help you decide whether to seek professional help or not.

🔹️Mosquitoes and bed bugs are itchy but not serious. So just give them anti-histamine to help stop the itching, as otherwise it may become an infected wound.

🔹️Spider bites can be harmless or can be nasty depending on the species, so call 111 for advice. I also suggest using a thin sharpie to draw around the outer edge of the red area, to see whether it grows or shrinks and how rapidly.

🔹️Bees can leave their sting embedded in your skin, so scrape it off with your nail or a credit card (not tweezers). More details at https://worsleytraining.co.uk/stings/

🔹️Ticks can carry Lyme disease, so definitely read this short blog if you are not sure what to look for - https://worsleytraining.co.uk/ticks-and-lyme-disease/

Finally, remember that all bites look different, so this is just a general guide. If you are at all worried, then always go get them checked.

20/07/2026

I've been teaching the pupils at St Francis for the last 7 years and I love how they recall what I have taught them each year. They are proper mini-lifesavers 👏

16/07/2026

Some great phrases in these reviews from recent courses to small businesses and a community group, which make me very happy 😊

🔹️ refreshingly good
🔹️ consistently engaging
🔹️ memorable and interactive
🔹️ instils confidence
🔹️ knowledgeable
🔹️ plenty of practice
🔹️ answered all questions
🔹️ skilled in adapting her presentation to meet the needs of those attending
🔹️ full of practical insights

If you work in a small business or are part of a community group in or near Wiltshire and think some first aid training would be a good idea, then please message me on here or email [email protected]

13/07/2026

Do you know any 17 and 18-year-olds in sixth form, or students under the age of 25, who are heading to a residential college or university this autumn for the first time?

If so, please let them know they are eligible for a free meningitis B vaccine, following the outbreak in Kent earlier this year.

The vaccine is given as two doses at least 28 days apart, and both doses are needed for the fullest protection. They are being offered by many high street pharmacies, so you don't need to go to your GP.

More details at https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cvgmyggpg42o

For a reminder of the signs and symptoms to watch out for at any age, read my short blog at https://worsleytraining.co.uk/meningitis/

It follows the UK's largest and fastest growing meningitis B outbreak to date in Kent earlier this year.

09/07/2026

Is your school ready to implement Benedict’s Law by 1st September?

It requires all schools to:
🔹️ publish a whole school allergy policy on their website
🔹️ train all staff (not just teachers) to recognise anaphylaxis symptoms and adminster emergency medication and refresh annually
🔹️ stock spare in-date adrenaline pens
🔹️ have individual care plans for every child with a known allergy

More details at https://benedictblythe.com/benedicts-law/ and a quick video at
https://www.itv.com/watch/news/benedicts-law-statutory-guidance-for-schools-will-keep-other-children-safe/v4h897g

We can obviously help with the anaphylaxis training, which takes between 1-3 hours, depending on the staff's current first aid qualifications. Prices start from £120.

Benedict’s Law is a set of national protections designed to improve allergy safety in schools. Currently these protections are agreed to come into force in England, but campaigning continues to extend to Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. These measures ensure that schools have the policies, tr...

06/07/2026

Like England, we are also winners!!

We have won the First Aid Training Provider of the Year in South West England from Prestige Awards, for the 3rd year in a row.

The 1st time was fantastic, the 2nd time was even better, but managing to maintain an award winning level of excellent reviews for over 3 years, makes me super chuffed!!

Happy Monday to you all!

03/07/2026

Spot the difference!

Research consistently shows that women are up to 27% less likely to receive bystander CPR than men, when they experience a cardiac arrest in public locations.

Many people feel unsure about touching a woman's chest, removing clothing or cutting through a bra to apply defibrillator pads.

So Annie now has some clip on b***s and a bra to prompt this discussion and build participants confidence to give it a go, regardless of gender.