Working in Health or Social Care? Don’t Be a Dummy About Lifting and Handling Training

by mic | May 17, 2017 | Care Homes, Funeral Homes, Health & Care, Hospitals & Nursing

Did you know that statistically, health and social care workers are at high risk of work-related lifting and handling injury? According to the HSE report for 2014/15 each year in the health and social care sector there are 86,000 self-reported non-fatal workplace...

We’re visiting Health Plus Care – 28th & 29th June

by mic | May 15, 2017 | Care Homes, Health & Care, Hospitals & Nursing

We are pleased to announce that we are visiting the Health Plus Care Show at the ExCel in London. At the show, we will be showcasing a range of manikins and offering expert advice on creating realistic training within the Health and Care industries. We have developed...

Win 2 Ruth Lee Manikins!

by mic | May 4, 2017 | Coastguard, Fire Service, Lifeguards, Military, Military, Rescue & Safety, Search & Rescue, Technical Rescue, Water Rescue

IT’S COMPETITION TIME Back by popular demand! We are launching a new Facebook competition, which will run until Wednesday 31st May at 12 noon. ***DEADLINE EXTENDED UNTIL MONDAY 5TH JUNE 2017*** For a chance to win 2 Ruth Lee manikins*, simply go to the Ruth Lee...

The danger of cold water and the importance of training

by mic | Apr 28, 2017 | Advanced Water Rescue, Coastguard, Lifeguard & Water Rescue, Lifeguards, Navy, Shipping & Maritime, Water Rescue

It’s a hot day and a group of young people are walking along a river, having fun and enjoying the sunshine. A mix of bravado and heat encourages one of the group to jump into the river…. It is precisely this moment that can lead to disaster. Even on a hot summer’s...

Man Overboard put to good use by Global Fire & Rescue Partnership

by mic | Apr 5, 2017 | Advanced Water Rescue, Coastguard, Lifeguard & Water Rescue, Lifeguards, Navy, Shipping & Maritime, Water Rescue

In the UK, we have a fantastic Fire and Rescue Service, where regular training helps to keep firefighters well-equipped mentally and physically to deal with the range of emergencies they might face. It’s shocking to hear of the difficulties faced by some foreign...