Rachel Callister First Aid

08/10/2026

Increasing awareness of Restart a Heart Day - 16th October
Spending a few minutes to learn CPR can save a life ❤️

Restart a Heart Day takes place on Friday 16 October. This global day raises awareness of cardiac arrest and the lifesaving difference CPR and defibrillators can make. Here are four things we can all do to help give someone the best chance of survival:

1) Learn CPR and how to use a defibrillator. Anyone can learn with our free online training tool, RevivR. It only takes 15 minutes, and one day those skills could help save a life. https://www.bhf.org.uk/how-you-can-help/how-to-save-a-life/how-to-do-cpr/learn-cpr-in-15-minutes

2) In an emergency, every second counts. Knowing where to find your nearest defibrillator could save precious time and help save a life. Find yours here: https://www.defibfinder.uk/

3) Register your defibrillator on The Circuit. If there's a defibrillator in your workplace, community venue or organisation, make sure it's registered on The Circuit so ambulance services know where to find it when it's needed most. https://www.thecircuit.uk/

4) Help get a defibrillator in your community. Eligible community groups can apply for a fully funded defibrillator. Find out more here: https://www.bhf.org.uk/how-you-can-help/how-to-save-a-life/defibrillators/apply-for-a-free-defibrillator-for-your-community

Together, we can help save more lives from cardiac arrest.

08/10/2026

A great lifesaving story from the BBC this morning, with a 16 year old cadet carrying out CPR to save the life of a cyclist in cardiac arrest ❤️ wonderful to see the cadet and gentleman reunite ❤️
* reminder if an adult is unresponsive = call 999
If they are not breathing start CPR 30 x chest compression followed by 2 breaths keep repeating until paramedics arrive 🚑

14/09/2026

😂😂😂 on your blended learning first aid e-learning you won’t be able to skip to the end, there are timers to comply with OFSTED & the Awarding bodies & little interactive activities to help you learn! most feedback we receive i “it was brilliant, so interactive and informative that we didn’t feel the need to skip to the end! “

13/09/2026

An amazing life saving charity is constantly look for public support, it costs £57K a day to keep this charity able to fly and offer the life saving help to on average 9 people a day - bringing the hospital theatre to the patient!

Hike for your local air ambulance charity

07/09/2026

If your in need of a first aid course this side of Christmas here are the diary dates, or enquire for an on-site course 🙂 ⛑️
[email protected]

22/08/2026

Are you needing you complete your Paediatric First Aid qualification before the end of the year?
Book by emailing
[email protected]
Text/call 07888 202578

18/08/2026

5 x spaces available - Tuesday 1st September - Paediatric First Aid course an on-site course in Ashford TN23 3RX
Please email [email protected] if you would like more information or to book a place ⛑️

13/07/2026

For my swimming teacher contacts …. Free CPD this month!

Learning to swim is important. Learning to stay safe is essential.

That’s why we have decided to offer our Water Safety CPD (e-learning) to level 2 swimming teachers, for FREE, continuing the water safety messages of June.

It’s the perfect resource to support you as a teacher in getting the water safety message out there, this summer. For the months of July and August you will be able to enrol on to the e-learning free of charge via our website, just register for an account if you don’t already have one, pop it in your basket, complete the checkout and access immediately.

It’s suitable for all level 2 swimming teachers who teach children, and adults too.

Head to the link in our bio and choose “FREE WATER SAFETY CPD” to be taken to the booking page. Or follow the link here www.instituteofswimming.org/course/27zwt53

13/07/2026

Do you have sufficient First Aid cover in your workplace?
Achieve an Emergency First Aid at Work qualification in one practical day & your certificate will be valid for 3 years.

Poster below shows Public Training dates in “STAPLEHURST, KENT” Book a place with a work colleague, friend or family member and receive discounts on your training.

Participants must be aged 14years +
*Student Discounts available*

⛑️ or maybe you prefer to arrange on-site training at your workplace?

Training available;
⛑️ Basic Life Support & AED
⛑️ Emergency First Aid at Work
⛑️ First Aid at Work
👣 Paediatric First Aid
📚 First Aid for Schools, Nurseries & Clubs
⭐️ Mini Medics training for 8years +
💕 Family & Friends
🤩 Voluntary & Community Groups

🧡 First Aid for Mental Health
🔥 Fire Warden
🪑 Evacuation Chair
💦 RLSS qualifications; NPLQ, NRASTC, NRASTC LIGHT, ATPRA, PXB, Rookie Lifesaving

[email protected]

13/07/2026

Using an AED ….. “Apply pads to a patients bare chest” if someone feels uncomfortable removing a bra - this leads to a delay in starting lifesaving AED use …… you can apply the pads by slipping the strap and placing the other pad, under the bra, under the left armpit . Best practice is to remove the bra , see video below from the UK Resuscitation Council