Active First Aid

Anyone can use a Defib but attending a course and actually having a go before you have to use one for real can be incredibly valuable.

The next one day courses here in Llanberis are:

Tuesday 17th November
Wednesday 18th November

We start at 9am and finish at 4.30pm.

Get in touch if you are interested in coming along.

Using a defib within the first 3-5 minutes of collapse can increase the chance of surviving a cardiac arrest by 50-70%.

Yet the most recent data from University of Warwick shows that public access defibrillators were only used in 9% of all out-of-hospital cardiac arrests in England in 2024.

It's vital we remove the fear around using defibs and help the public feel more confident using these lifesaving devices.

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CANINE FIRST AID – SUNDAY 1st NOVEMBER

There are still a few spaces left on my certificated Canine First Aid course at Boulder Adventures, here in Llanberis.

Whether you’re a dog owner, walker, dog professional or simply someone who wants to know what to do when things go wrong, this is a practical, hands-on day that could make a real difference when your dog needs you most.

In this certificated course we will cover the essentials of canine first aid, including recognising emergencies, CPR, choking, bleeding, shock, wounds and much more.

And yes… George and Rolo will be there to help!

When: Sunday 1st November
Where: Boulder Adventures, Llanberis

If you’d like to spend a day learning practical skills that could one day help save a dog’s life, get in touch to book your place.

GEORGE, ROLO & I HAVE A VERY IMPORTANT DATE

And this time, we’re looking for some lovely dog-loving humans to join us.

My next Certificated Canine First Aid Course is happening on:

Sunday 1st November
📍 Boulder Adventures, Llanberis

George and Rolo will be on hand to demonstrate the things that matter when your four-legged friend gets into trouble — because dogs have an amazing talent for finding ways to hurt themselves (well these two do anyway!).

We’ll cover practical canine first aid, including what to do in an emergency, recognising when something is serious, bandaging, bleeding, CPR and much more.

🐕 Small, friendly group
🩹 Lots of practical hands-on learning
🎓 Certificated course
🐾 Taught by an experienced canine first aider and instructor

Whether you’re a dog owner, dog walker, pet professional, outdoor enthusiast or simply want to be prepared for the unexpected, come and spend a day learning some genuinely useful skills.

And yes… George and Rolo are very much part of the teaching team! 🐾

📩 DM me to book or find out more
🌐 www.activefirstaid.co.uk/canine-dog-first-aid

EMERGENCY BLEED CONTROL KIT

Would you know what to do if someone suffered a catastrophic bleed?

One of the ladies from my recent first aid course sent me this great photo, from a Facebook post, of a Bleed Control Kit on Bangor High Street.

Last week, we spent time looking at catastrophic bleeding and bleed ‘grab bags’ — including how and when to use a trauma bandage and tourniquet. These are simple skills that can make a real difference while waiting for the emergency services to arrive.

You never know when you might find yourself in a situation where those skills are needed.

If you’d like to learn what to do, my next one-day First Aid courses are:

Tuesday 17th November
Wednesday 18th November
📍 At Boulder Adventures, Llanberis

Courses can be certificated as Workplace EFAW or Basic First Aid.

If you’d like to book a place or find out more, DM me or visit www.activefirstaid.co.uk

Learn the skills. Be prepared. You could make a difference.

DOG BITE- WHAT SHOULD YOU DO

On the first aid course yesterday we had a chat about dog bites. Even a small dog bite can cause infection, so knowing what to do afterwards is important.

If the skin has been broken:

1. Wash the wound thoroughly with soap and warm running water.

2. If it isn’t already bleeding, gently encourage a little bleeding from the wound. This can help flush out bacteria.

If it’s bleeding heavily, apply firm pressure with a clean cloth or dressing until the bleeding is controlled.

3. Once you’ve cleaned it, gently pat the area dry and cover it with a clean dressing (I use iodine dressings for this type of injury).

When should you seek medical advice? Contact NHS 111 if:

• The wound contains dirt, hair, teeth or other debris
• The area becomes hot, swollen, increasingly painful or red/darker
• You develop a high temperature, feel shivery or unwell
• Fluid starts coming from the wound or it develops an unpleasant smell
• You’ve been bitten on your hand, foot, face or head
• You haven’t had a tetanus vaccination within the last 10 years

And don’t forget — dog bites can look deceptively small on the surface but still cause significant damage underneath.

Go to A&E if:

• The wound is large or deep
• You cannot stop the bleeding
• A piece of the body has been torn off! Take the body part with you!

FIRST AID SPACES STILL AVAILABLE

Need to get yourself first aid certified? I have a few spaces left on my one-day Basic First Aid courses suitable for the workplace:

Tuesday 15th September
Wednesday 16th September
📍 Boulder Adventures, Llanberis

A practical, friendly day with everything you need to get certified.

Message me or visit www.activefirstaid.co.uk for details.

WORLD FIRST AID DAY: SEPTEMBER 12th

Today is a great reminder that first aid is a skill everyone should have.

You don’t need to be a doctor or nurse. You just need to know what to do when someone is in need such as when they are choking, bleeding, unconscious or has a cardiac arrest.

Because when something goes wrong, doing something is better than doing nothing.

Fancy learning some potentially life-saving skills?

📅 15th & 16th September
📍 Boulder Adventures, Llanberis
🎓 Workplace EFAW or Basic First Aid
💷 £115 (discount for students, retired, volunteers)

Get in touch or visit the website for details www.activefirstaid.co.uk

ONE DAY FIRST AID

Would you know what to do if someone collapsed and their heart stops whilst at home?

Around 80% of out-of-hospital cardiac arrests (the heart has stopped) happen at home — which is why knowing basic first aid and CPR really can make the difference when it matters most.

I have spaces available on my One Day Basic First Aid Courses on 15th & 16th September, held at Boulder Adventures here in Llanberis.

You can choose to have the course certificated as Workplace Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) or Basic First Aid.

Don’t wait until you need these skills — make sure you have them. ❤️

15th & 16th September
Boulder Adventures, Llanberis
One-day course

Message me to book your place.

BASIC FIRST AID COURSE — BECAUSE “HOLD ON, I’LL GOOGLE IT” IS NOT A FIRST AID PLAN

You know that moment when someone gets hurt and suddenly everyone becomes a medical expert?

“Put butter on it.”
“Give them some water.”
“Rub it.”
“Don’t move them!”
“Actually… move them!”
“Has anyone got a plaster?”

Meanwhile, the casualty is lying there wondering why they didn’t just stay in bed that morning.

My one-day Basic First Aid Course will teach you what to actually do when something goes wrong — without panicking, freezing or resorting to advice from Dave down the pub.

You just need to know enough to make a difference when it matters.

Where: Boulder Adventures, Llanberis
When: September 15th & 16th
What: One-day course (certificated as Basic or EFAW)

Come along, learn some genuinely useful skills, have a laugh and leave knowing that if someone collapses in front of you, your first thought won’t be: “Oh bugger… what do I do now?”

DM for details or visit the website https://www.activefirstaid.co.uk/emergency-first-aid-at-work