Choking in children

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Choking in children can be really frightening. Children, especially those between the ages of 1 and 5, often put objects in their mouths. They do this as part of their exploration of the world. They have narrow airways and are still learning how to chew, breathe, and swallow properly (add talking or moving around and […]

Brain tumours in children and young people

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As it’s Brain Tumour Awareness month we thought it would be helpful to do a blog on the signs and symptoms of brain tumours in children. Around 500 children and young people in the UK are diagnosed with a brain tumour each year. While brain tumours are rare, it is important to be aware of […]

Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month

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March is Ovarian Cancer Awareness month. About 7,400 women are diagnosed with cancer of the ovary (ovarian cancer) each year in the UK. Cancer of the ovary occurs when abnormal cells begin to grow and divide uncontrollably. A growth (tumour) will eventually form. Cancer cells gradually invade surrounding tissues if they are not detected early. […]

Cross Counties Training Newsletter

Monthly Newsletter

Welcome to the first edition of our monthly newsletter! We are excited to share some updates and news with you as our company continues to grow. Please have a read https://mailchi.mp/91aac0e6ddbe/cross-counties-training-newsletter

Cardiovascular Disease (CVD)

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Cardiovascular disease (CVD), also known as heart or circulatory disease, refers to conditions that affect your heart or circulation. The most common of these are hypertension, strokes, and vascular dementia. Coronary heart disease refers to conditions that narrow or block blood vessels (coronary heart disease). Angina, heart attacks, and strokes can result from this. There […]

Children’s mental health matters

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In support of Children’s Mental Health Week, we wanted to highlight the growing concern about mental health in children and how we can help. During Children’s Mental Health Week we want all children and young people, whoever they are, and wherever they are in the world, to be able to say – and believe – […]

Measles

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The UK is in the grip of a sudden spike in measles, with health officials declaring the outbreak a ‘national incident’. The surge has been linked to a decline in vaccine uptake, as a rise in health disinformation and ‘anti-vax’ conspiracy theories has put parents off getting their children jabbed. The region has seen the […]

Special Offer for January

Special Offer Jan 24

*** Special Offer for January *** New and existing clients will receive a 10% discount when quoting JAN24. Discount will apply on first course booking of any First Aid, Fire or Mental Health training with a minimum of 6 people. Offer runs until 31st January.

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

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Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that you experience during particular seasons or times of year. Depression is a low mood that lasts for a long time and affects your everyday life. SAD is sometimes known as “winter depression” because the symptoms are usually more apparent and more severe during the winter. […]

Christmas office opening hours

Christmas opening hours

Our office closes on Friday 22nd December at 2pm & we will reopen on Tuesday 2nd January 2024. Cross Counties Training wishes you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.