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Does mental health first aid training expire?
If you’ve completed mental health first aid (MHFA) training, you might wonder does mental health first aid training expire? The

Why is mental health training important?
Mental health is just as vital as physical health, yet it’s often overlooked in the workplace. Mental health training helps

What is mental health first aid training?
Mental health first aid training gives people the skills to recognise when someone might be struggling and to offer the

How long does first aid training last?
If you’re planning first aid training for your team, one of the first questions you’ll ask is: how long does

Can you give first aid if not trained?
Imagine this: you’re walking through the office, and someone suddenly collapses. Your instinct is to help, but what if you’ve

Mental Health Guidance from the HSE to Know Before 2026
Workplace health and safety is evolving. Recent updates from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) have made mental health a

Ethical frameworks: What are they and why do they matter to you?
We are very proud to announce the introduction of our new ethical framework. It has taken a great deal of

Discover the Wonders of Walking: A Camino Journey
This year, Kirsty and I have taken on a remarkable challenge of walking the Camino de Santiago, also known as the Camino

Why We’re Hiking 800k for Dorset’s Stunning Wildlife
The second incredible charity we’re proud to support through our Camino Frances walk is the Dorset Wildlife Trust (DWT). This

My Struggle With Being a Young Carer: Supporting MYTIME
One of the fantastic organisations our Camino Walk hopes to raise money for is MYTIME Young Carers. A charity that

Our Journey Walking the Camino Francés for Charity Begins Here
When we first decided to on walking the Camino Francés for charity, Kirsty and I knew very little about the

How often should fire extinguishers undergo a maintenance test?
The Importance of Regular Fire Extinguisher Maintenance Ensuring fire extinguishers are functional in an emergency starts with regular fire extinguisher