Accidents can happen at any time within the workspace no matter how safe the environment is; that’s why every workplace must ensure they have all the right supplies in place to ensure a minor accident doesn’t turn into a major one. At St Andrew’s First Aid we provide a wide range of First Aid supplies, consumables, and defibrillators suitable for a large range of sectors. So, whether you are looking to top up your existing kit or want to expand on what you already have, our supplies store has everything from First Aid kits to AED’s. WHY DO I NEED FIRST AID SUPPLIES IN MY WORKPLACE? Did you kno ..read more

As we reach the end of our 2022/23 financial year, we thought we’d take a stroll down memory lane to highlight the achievements and accomplishments our teams have completed this year. It’s been a rollercoaster of a year and we are looking forward to seeing what the 2023/2024 season has in store for us. We have spoken to all our departments and asked them to talk us through the main highlights from the year be it Operation Unicorn or The Scottish First Aid Awards – read all about our teams’ achievements below! Our Corps team had an exceptionally busy 2022 with some huge events taking place in ..read more

At St Andrews First Aid we couldn’t do what we do without our volunteers. They have been integral to our organisation since 1882 and are still at the heart of what we do today. From first aid cover at football fixtures and events, to talks and demos in communities and schools, our wonderful volunteers are the reason St Andrew’s First Aid is well known across Scotland. Our Volunteering History The 1900’s brought the introduction of St Andrew’s Ambulance Corps. This was the establishment of the Corps companies, consisting of volunteers who qualified as First Aiders, and provided first aid classe ..read more

The Christmas period brings the joy of getting together with family and friends at festive parties and gatherings.  Just as the celebrations bring much in the way of fun and excitement, they also lead to an increase in accidents during what is already a busy time of year for the emergency services. Here are the most common festive emergencies and how to handle them… Kitchen Accidents Cooking a Christmas dinner can be stressful, especially if you have a group of hungry family and friends eagerly waiting. It’s easy for your concentration to lapse with so much going on around you.  All ..read more

The Christmas period brings the joy of getting together with family and friends at festive parties and gatherings.  Just as the celebrations bring much in the way of fun and excitement, they also lead to an increase in accidents during what is already a busy time of year for the emergency services. Here are the […] The post Top Festive Emergencies and How to Handle Them appeared first on St Andrew's First Aid ..read more

Would you know how to help save someone’s life in an emergency? Give someone CPR? Or even know how to apply a bandage correctly if someone was hurt? There are a number of reasons of as to why people have not taken a basic First Aid course, we cannot stress enough how important it is […] The post Basic First Aid skills are so Important, Find out why! appeared first on St Andrew's First Aid ..read more

With the world slowly but surely starting to go back to normal, places starting to open back up and hugs are now allowed again, we decided to reflect on the past year. To kick things off, we wouldn’t have of been able to achieve what we have without our amazing volunteers all over Scotland. Their […] The post Some great news from St Andrew’s First Aid appeared first on St Andrew's First Aid ..read more

A cardiac arrest can happen anytime, anywhere, and to anyone. A key example of this being the Christian Eriksen incident last month at the Euro 2020 football match, if it wasn’t for the medics acting fast with CPR and the use of the defibrillator he would have lost his life. Early defibrillation and effective CPR […] The post A Guide to Defibrillators appeared first on St Andrew's First Aid ..read more

St Andrew’s First Aid Volunteers Log over 3,000 Hours during Pandemic Response The pandemic has hit communities hard – find out how our volunteers are helping Since lockdown was announced in late March, our volunteers are needed more than ever. In just three months, they’ve logged over 3,000 hours volunteering for local communities, helping those […] The post Elementor #50039 appeared first on St Andrew's First Aid ..read more

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