We are a finalist – SME Surrey Business Awards
Cross Counties Training is very excited to have been selected as a finalist in the SME Surrey Business Awards for Service Excellence. We offer a range of first aid courses and qualifications for businesses and organisations across the UK and service is always at the core of everything we do. All Cross Counties Trainers are […]
What to do when someone is choking?
What is choking? This year is exciting as we return to in-person Christmas parties and catch-ups with friends and family. However, whenever there are opportunities to eat and drink more there are also more risks of choking. Witnessing someone choking can be a terrifying experience, but if you are prepared you will panic less in […]
Do you know your drink-driving and drug limits?
Your chances of being caught drink-driving have doubled! Police across the United Kingdom are warning drivers that their chances of being breathalysed will double during this festive period. Police started their drug and drink-driving campaign early this year due to the World Cup football tournament and it will run until after the New Year celebrations. […]
Can a defibrillator save a life?
Do AED Defibrillators replace CPR? In the case of an emergency can a defibrillator save a life? Most people are vaguely familiar with the process to start cardiopulmonary resuscitation CPR, but do you know that the use of an automated external defibrillator (AED) can greatly improve a patient’s survival rate? Research has shown that using […]
The Importance of Teaching First Aid in Schools
Do your staff and pupils know how to save a life? According to research conducted by the British Heart Foundation, 95% of people would not feel knowledgeable, confident, or willing to save lives in first aid emergencies. This research highlights the importance of protecting our children by increasing knowledge and teaching first aid in schools. […]
How to help someone having a seizure
Learn how to administer basic first aid for seizures Watching someone have a seizure can be one of the most terrifying things to witness, but it does not have to be. At Cross Counties Training we are here to help answer questions and teach you basic first aid so if you are ever in a […]
Is your workplace stress managed in a healthy way?
Keep workplace stress and your Mental Health under control this Stress Awareness Day The first Wednesday of November is Stress Awareness Day, which aims to highlight the different ways we deal with stress and how to reduce the stigma of stress in the workplace. A recent survey by Perkbox discovered that 75% of all British adults in […]
Unsure if you have COVID-19, the flu, or a cold?
Winter Wellness: Learning to live with Covid-19 As we learn to live safely with respiratory infections like COVID-19, there are many things we can all do to help reduce the risk of infections this winter. At Cross Counties Training, we want to help you and your family stay healthy this winter by providing you with […]
5 Ways To Prioritise Mental Health in The Workplace
5 Ways To Prioritise Mental Health in The Workplace For Professionals, Teachers, Nurses & Police Officers Why Mental Health in the workplace is so important! World Mental Health Day on the 10th of October is a crucial day to re-evaluate and look at factors posing a risk to people’s mental health. According to Mental […]
COVID-19 First Aid Training Safety Precautions
Safety first in our training courses is paramount As we learn to live with COVID-19 it is important that our training continuously evolves, and our classrooms remain safe in line with both government and awarding body guidelines. To put you at ease we thought we would answer some frequently asked questions so that you feel […]
