NEWS & RESOURCES

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News & Resources is your hub for the latest first aid, health and safety, and resilience updates. From changes to guidance and practical workplace advice to seasonal safety tips and expert articles, we'll keep you informed with content that matters. We'll also feature our Videos of the Week, highlighting useful demonstrations, life-saving techniques, and educational videos to help you build confidence and keep your skills up to date. Whether you're a first-time learner or an experienced first aider, there's always something new to discover.

July 14, 2026

Briefing Paper: Martyn’s Law – What Organisations Need to Know

Martyn's Law is the popular name for the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 [add hyperlink 1], which received Royal Assent on 3rd April 2025. It's named after Martyn Hett, one of 22 people killed in the 2017 Manchester Arena bombing

July 14, 2026

Benedict’s Law: Are you ready?

In the new academic year, Benedict’s Law will come into effect for educational institutions across the UK. It represents rather a milestone in the protection of vulnerable children and comes out of a high-profile case; Benedict Blythe was a five-year-old boy who died from anaphylaxis at school in 2021.

July 14, 2026

The Surgeon Who Invented Emergency Care: The Story Behind International Paramedics Day

Every 8th July, the world marks International Paramedics Day - and the date wasn’t chosen at random. Much as we celebrate International Nurses Day on the birthday of Florence Nightingale, 8th July is the birthday of Dominique Jean Larrey, a French military surgeon.