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First aid

Expand your first aid knowledge with our training modules, advice and articles on how you can respond quickly and effectively to emergency situations as a pharmacist.

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First things first

It is important for pharmacy teams to be able to help or impart useful knowledge when it comes to common first aid concerns.

19 Jun 2024 , 10 Min Article

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Learning update: Focus on wound care

This concise learning update will help pharmacy teams to manage wounds and select appropriate plasters, dressings and topical applications with confidence to minimise scarring.

07 May 2024 , 4 Min Article

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Scar management

Prompt attention to wounds and injuries can mitigate the effects of scars. Here's what pharmacy teams can do to help, as well as how to advise customers on creating their own essential first aid kit.

23 Apr 2022 , 1 Min Article

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First aid

Pharmacy teams can help customers feel more confident in their own first aid abilities with some top tips and product recommendations.

10 Jun 2021 , 15 Min Module

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Getting to grips with first aid

Pharmacy teams can provide first aid knowledge, advice and product recommendations, starting with what to included in a basic first aid kit.

14 Apr 2021 , 5 Min Article

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Accidents will happen...

There has been an accident involving a car and a motorcycle not far from your pharmacy. You are expected to go and help – but do you have the necessary skills?

12 Mar 2021 , 4 Min Article

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First responder

With many accidents and injuries, knowing what tips and advice to pass on to customers could make all the difference.

28 Jun 2020 , 4 Min Article

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A covid kind of summer

Spending a lot more time at home in lockdown doesn't mean that seasonal health concerns should be overlooked.

15 Apr 2020 , 5 Min Article

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The countdown is on

Prepare customers for the festive season with this advent calendar of winter ailments top tips for healthy and happy holidays.

27 Nov 2019 , 6 Min Article

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Big little things

When it comes to minor accidents and injuries, pharmacy staff can be on hand to help inform customers about first aid.

16 Jun 2019 , 4 Min Article

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