An all-too-close brush with meningitis…
… I didn’t ask for immersion into the world of meningitis – although it provides more depth of knowledge and experience when we’re discussing it on first aid courses.
September 21, 2026
BENEDICT’S LAW
Benedict’s Law is shaping how school, health and social care providers approach training, shifting the focus from course completion to proven staff competence. It emphasises that employees must not only complete training but also demonstrate the ability to apply their knowledge safely in practice.
May 14, 2026
“Do I need insurance to give first Aid? “(Spoiler alert: No!)
“Do I need insurance to give first aid?” (Spoiler alert: no!) A potential client recently told me they only wanted to train with St John
February 9, 2026
The Best Training Provider In South Wiltshire According To…?
This month’s blog post, frankly, is not written by me (Carolyn). Nor by anyone at Winterbury Training. Full disclosure – ChatGPT did all the research and wrote the blog, in its entirety.
January 12, 2026
WINTERBURY WISDOM: How You Can Help The NHS This Winter
Each year there is a surge in demand on health services (A&E, ambulances, hospitals) due to cold weather, increased infections (flu, norovirus), and more people with existing conditions needing care, leading to bed shortages, longer waits, and staff burnout.
December 14, 2025
WINTERBURY WISDOM – RESUSCITATION COUNCIL UK
WINTERBURY WISDOM – RESUSCITATION COUNCIL UK 2025 UPDATE October 27th 2025 – a date that many of us in the first aid training industry have
October 31, 2025
EYFS SAFEGUARDING CHANGES: WHAT ARE THE IMPLICATIONS FOR MY SETTING?
EYFS SAFEGUARDING CHANGES: WHAT ARE THE IMPLICATIONS FOR MY SETTING? The EYFS has been updated with a raft of safeguarding reforms which came into effect
September 13, 2025
MEDIA PORTRAYAL OF CPR AND USING A DEFIBRILLATOR
MEDIA PORTRAYAL OF CPR AND USING A DEFIBRILLATOR What’s your guilty secret?? (Keep it clean!!) Mine is Casualty – my Saturday nights are not the
August 1, 2025
NEW WAYS FOR TRAINED FIRST AIDERS TO BECOME LIFESAVERS
As Community First Responders with the South West Ambulance Service, Simon and I book on when we’re available to respond to alerts for medical emergencies
June 18, 2025
