The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act, also known as Martyn’s Law, received Royal Assent in April 2025. This act delivers the governments manifesto commitment to strengthen the security of public premises and events. It will improve protective security and organisational preparedness (which includes first aid provision), across the UK. It requires those responsible for certain […]
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Updated 2025 guidelines from UK Resuscitation Council
Every 5 years, the Resuscitation Council UK (RCUK) review the CPR and first aid guidance, and issue new advice. Any changes are usually due to new evidence becoming available, but can also be related to concerns about the way the previous guidance was followed or understood. The latest changes, published on 27th October 2025, related […]
First Aid for Individuals
React Fast First Aid (RAFFA) is aware that many individuals needing a First Aid certificate for their CV or to apply for a job, are struggling to find public/open courses that they can join. Most First Aid at Work (18 hours) and Emergency First Aid at Work (6 hours) courses, are run by businesses – […]
React Fast First Aid now using the Laerdal QCPR family on all of it’s courses
React Fast First Aid has upgraded all of it’s CPR manikins to the Laerdal QCPR family – Adult Annes, Juniors and Babies. QCPR is perfect for providing realistic, hands-on resuscitation training. The manikins contain Feedback technology, which has been shown to improve CPR skill acquisition and performance. Using Bluetooth Smart technology, they connect with tablets and smartphones […]
Come and Try CPR and AED at the Fossoway Gathering this Saturday 4th September
React Fast First Aid has a stand at the Fossoway Gathering in Crook of Devon this Saturday 4th September. Come and Try your skills at CPR and AED. Free hands on training provided. Make sure you have the necessary skills to save a life. Also, make sure you put your name down for one of […]
React Fast First Aid training restarting
News Release – Re starting First Aid Training May 2021 React Fast First Aid is excited to announce it is re-starting its Outdoor Pursuits First Aid, and other courses, from May 2021. Now that Covid -19 infection rates are down, we have decided to initially open bookings for our 16 hour Level 3 Outdoor Pursuits […]
HSE Announcement on First Aid training during Lockdown 20/01/21
First aid training in Scotland The Scottish Government has informed HSE that first aid training can be permitted under the current coronavirus restrictions, given the following considerations: The training is a required part of the work or operation of the business commissioning the training (e.g. is necessary for compliance with health and safety or other […]
New equipment for 2021
We are delighted to announce that React Fast First Aid will be using upgraded resuscitation training equipment in 2021. We have purchased four new Laerdal QCPR Little Annes. These manikins have feedback technology to improve CPR training quality, efficiency, and make CPR fun. Students and instructor can easily see if compressions are deep enough, are […]
React Fast First Aid wishes everyone a Covid free 2021
React Fast First Aid wishes everyone a Happy New Year. We sincerely hope 2021 will finally bring an end to this Coronavirus pandemic. However, there is still a long way to go. Essential first aid training can still take place if absolutely necessary but with the new variant, this is very risky. Nicky has therefore […]
ProTrainings approved to offer Scottish regulated EFAW SCQS Level 6 and FAW SCQS Level 6 qualifications from Future Awards
ProTrainings have been approved to offer the Scottish regulated Emergency First Aid at Work SCQS Level 6 and the First Aid at Work SCQS Level 6 qualifications from Future Awards. Their Future Awards SQA First Aid qualifications have been developed to provide learners with the skills, knowledge and understanding of first aid in a range […]
