ERFA

09/09/2026

Don't forget Youth Mental Health day is on Friday 18th September.

Head to stem4.org.uk to see how you can get involved.

08/09/2026

September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.

Support this charity by wearing your gold ribbon. Pick one up on one of our first aid courses this September and join us to help raise awareness and create a brighter future for children with cancer.

26/08/2026

14/08/2026

Youth Mental Health Day, created by the charity stem4, takes place on Friday 18th September. This years theme is .

Head to stem4.org.uk to see how you can get involved.

06/08/2026

Emergency First aid at work

The Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work (RQF) qualification is suitable for those requiring the minimum first aid training in accordance with the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations.

This one-day course is delivered within a relaxed atmosphere that is designed to promote confidence and includes a combination of theory and practical activities.
Upon successful completion of this qualification, candidates will
be equipped with the essential skills needed to give safe, prompt and effective first aid in emergency situations.

Our next available course is on 22nd September at Standish.

Head to www.erfa.co.uk and book your space today.

24/07/2026

Why choose blended learning?

21/07/2026

Is your First Aid at Work certificate about to run out?

To maintain the skills and knowledge to carry out your role of First Aider, book your blended requalification course today at www.erfa.co.uk

17/07/2026

With all the hot weather recently, managing temperature within the workplace can be difficult.

The Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations require employers to provide a reasonable indoor temperature in the workplace.

The HSE suggests the following things employers can do to help keep their employees cool.

• Provide fans, such as desk, pedestal or ceiling-mounted ones
• Provide air-cooling or air-conditioning and adequate ventilation
• Ensure windows can be opened to keep air circulating
• Shade employees from direct sunlight with blinds or by using reflective film on windows
• Position workstations away from direct sunlight or sources of heat
• Place insulating materials around hot plant and pipes
• Provide cold water dispensers (water is better than caffeine or carbonated drinks)

They also suggest changing work arrangements to avoid people getting too hot, for example:

• Introduce flexible working patterns, such as job rotation, moving workers to cooler parts of the building where possible
• Allow enough breaks to allow workers to get cold drinks or cool down
• Relax formal dress codes – but make sure personal protective equipment is used if required

03/07/2026

Tips for storing adrenaline on school trips?

Adrenaline is sensitive to temperature and needs to be stored at room temperature. It should not be exposed to heat above 25°C for long periods and it should not be kept in the fridge.

Anaphylaxis UK recommend using an insulated bag when on school trips and keeping it in the shade, particularly during sports day.

When on a school trip it is important to make sure that the adrenaline is accessible at all times. In an emergency, make sure that the staff member carrying the adrenaline and administering it is close by and able to act immediately. If the designated staff member needs to leave the group for any reason, make sure there are clear arrangements in place for who holds the adrenaline and how immediate access can be maintained.

For more advice head to www.anaphylaxis.org.uk

22/06/2026

World Wellbeing Week 2026 takes place from 24 to 30 June, promoting physical, mental, social, and emotional wellbeing across workplaces, schools, and communities in the UK.

In 2026, the UK is projected to have 5 million working days lost due to mental ill-health. This statistic reflects the significant impact of mental health-related conditions on the workforce, with a notable percentage of employees reporting experiences of anxiety or depression in the past year.

World Wellbeing Week is not only a moment for awareness. It is a practical opportunity for workplaces to improve employee wellbeing through small actions, clearer support, and healthier ways of working.

Head to worldwellbeingweek.com to see how you can take part.