South West Training Solutions Limited

09/09/2026

🧼 MYTH vs FACT: Alcohol Hand Gel

❌ **MYTH:**
Alcohol hand gel kills all germs, so I can use it instead of washing my hands.

✅ FACT:
Alcohol hand gel does NOT kill all germs and isn't always a substitute for soap and water.

Alcohol-based hand rub is effective against many microorganisms, but **soap and water should be used when hands are visibly dirty or soiled, and is particularly important when norovirus is suspected or present.**

🤢 **Norovirus is the big one to remember:** alcohol hand gel should **not** be relied upon to prevent its spread.

🧠 Easy way to remember

**🧴 Hand gel = useful tool**
**🧼 Soap + water = essential when required**

And don't forget: **gloves don't replace hand hygiene either!** 🧤

**Question for your team:**
👉 *Would you have reached for the hand gel during a Norovirus outbreak?*

01/09/2026

👍 Facebook

🍂 Hello September! Our latest Training & Safety Update has landed.

This month we've packed it with practical tips, a free manager resource, a 30 Second Safety Challenge and details of our brand-new Train the Trainer: People Handling course. 🎓

Plus, we're looking at a real CQC case and asking an important question:

Would your team know when to STOP?

👉 Read the full September update here: https://conta.cc/3UuevkB

💙 Safe practice. Safe people. Every time.

Email from Southwest Training Solutions Ltd Take our 30 Second Safety Challenge   🍂 SEPTEMBER TRAINING & SAFETY UPDATE Real-world lessons • 30 Second Challenge • Trainer's Tip • NEW course 🚨 £68,000

19/08/2026

🚨 **WEDNESDAY MYTH vs FACT** 🚨

❓ **“You can be sued for performing CPR or First Aid on a member of the public.”**

Is it a **MYTH** or a **FACT**? 🤔

🥁🥁🥁

❌ **MYTH!**

Fear of doing something wrong can make people hesitate in an emergency. But in the UK, it is **very unlikely** that someone acting in good faith to help another person would be held legally liable for an adverse outcome.

❤️ If someone needs CPR, doing something could help save their life.

📞 Call **999**
🫀 Start CPR if needed
🗣️ Follow the emergency call handler's instructions
🚑 Continue until professional help arrives or you're told to stop

**Don't let this myth stop you from stepping in.**

Did you think this one was a MYTH or a FACT? 👇

19/08/2026

🧠 **FACT vs MYTH WEDNESDAY** 🧠

❌ **MYTH:**
“You need proof before reporting a concern.”

✅ **FACT:**
You **do not need proof** to report a safeguarding concern. You only need a **reasonable concern** that something may be wrong.

🔎 It is **not your responsibility to investigate or prove what happened**. Investigations should be carried out by the appropriate authorities and safeguarding professionals.

Your role is simple: **recognise, respond, record and report.**

💡 **Remember:** If something doesn’t feel right, don’t wait for proof before raising it.

17/08/2026

🏴‍☠️ **MONDAY JOKE OF THE WEEK!** 😂

What do you call **First Aid on a pirate ship?** 🩹🏴‍☠️

🥁 Drum roll please...

**SEA P*E YARRRRRRRR!** 😂⚓

We promise our actual First Aid training is better than our jokes. 😏

Tag someone who loves a terrible dad joke! 👇

14/08/2026

📍 **Another busy month on the road!**

From **Perranporth to Newton Abbot, Tiverton, Torquay and Bristol**, we’ve been delivering training across the South West. 🚗💨

🎓 This month included:
🩹 EFAW
🔥 Fire Warden
🛡️ Safeguarding
💊 Medication
🙌 People Handling
🧠 Epilepsy with Midazolam
🍴 Level 2 Food Hygiene
🥣 Dysphagia Workshop

A real highlight was delivering **People Handling training with BSL interpreters for Pioneering Independence** 🤟, helping make the session accessible, practical and engaging for everyone.

A big thank you to **South West Care Homes – Lake View, The Firs, Lavender Court & Beechmount, Pioneering Independence, The Vicarage, Enliva, Hartley Park, Wisteria (Stoke)** and Positive Stepsfor having us!

**Lots of miles. Lots of learning. Lots of great people. 💙**

10/08/2026

😅 Monday Dad Joke

Why did the scarecrow win an award?

Because he was outstanding in his field! 🌾🏆

We'll see ourselves out... 🚪😂

Have a brilliant week everyone! Stay safe and keep smiling. 💙

04/08/2026

🔥 If your fire alarm sounded today... would your Fire Wardens know exactly what to do?

A trained Fire Warden helps keep people calm, supports a safe evacuation and plays a key role in protecting colleagues, visitors and your workplace.

Join us for our next Fire Warden Training:

📅 17 November 2026
📍 Southwest Training Solutions, Plymouth

During this practical one-day course you'll cover:

🧯 Fire safety legislation
🧯 Fire risk awareness
🧯 Fire prevention
🧯 Emergency evacuation procedures
🧯 Fire extinguishers and their safe use
🧯 The responsibilities of a Fire Warden

Ideal for organisations in:

🏢 Offices
🏭 Manufacturing
🏫 Education
🛍️ Retail
🏥 Healthcare
🏨 Hospitality

📞 01752 547258
🌐 https://southwesttrainingsolutions.co.uk

👇 Question for you...

When did your workplace last review its fire evacuation procedures?

29/07/2026

🛡️ **Wednesday Myth vs Fact**

❌ **MYTH:** You need proof before reporting a safeguarding concern.

✅ **FACT:** You don't need proof. If you have a **reasonable concern** that someone may be at risk of abuse, neglect or exploitation, it's important to report it through the appropriate safeguarding procedures. It is the responsibility of the relevant authorities and safeguarding professionals to investigate concerns.

Staying silent because you're worried about "getting it wrong" could mean someone doesn't receive the help and protection they need.

Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility, and raising a concern could make all the difference.

💬 **Did you know this was a myth? What safeguarding misconceptions have you come across in your workplace? Share your thoughts in the comments below.**

At **Southwest Training Solutions**, we provide engaging Safeguarding training that helps staff recognise concerns, understand their responsibilities and respond with confidence.

📍 Delivering training across Devon, Cornwall and the South West.

27/07/2026

😂 **Monday Joke of the Week!** 🩺

Let's kick off the week with a healthy dose of humour...

**I asked the doctor if I could administer my own anaesthetic...**

🤔...

🤔...

🤔...

**He said, "Knock yourself out!"** 😂

That one might leave you feeling a little numb... 😄

Whether you're joining us this week for **First Aid, Health & Safety, Fire Safety, Safe Handling of People, Infection Control, Food Safety, Safeguarding** or any of our other training courses, we hope you have a safe, productive and successful week ahead.

Have a fantastic Monday from everyone at **Southwest Training Solutions**! 💙

👇 **What's your favourite clean dad joke?** Share it in the comments. It might even feature in a future **Monday Joke of the Week!**