Our new learning experience is now live! Start learning today
Practical Courses
7 Essential First Aid Skills all Carers Should Know

7 Essential First Aid Skills all Carers Should Know

May 12, 2026

These days, many of us have caring roles, both personally and professionally.  There has been much talk in the press about the ‘sandwich generation’, where people in their 30s and 40s are now not only caring for their children but are caring for elderly parents too....
Helpful Tech Solutions to Keep Older People Safe and Independent

Helpful Tech Solutions to Keep Older People Safe and Independent

Sep 25, 2025

  Older people are often desperate for both independence and connection. ‘Aging in place’ – enabling someone to remain in their own home, as well as ensuring they feel connected and social, often requires considerable additional arrangements. The world of...
Common Causes of Elderly Falls and How to get up

Common Causes of Elderly Falls and How to get up

Aug 27, 2024

If you are an older person, having a fall can have a devastating and lasting impact on your quality of life.   Sadly, falls are a common occurrence amongst old people. Figures show that there are 255,000 falls-related emergency hospital admissions in England per...
High blood pressure and how to reduce it

High blood pressure and how to reduce it

Aug 21, 2024

  High blood pressure or hypertension is often an underlying condition, closely associated with serious health issues such as heart attacks and strokes. High blood pressure affects an estimated 17 million people in the UK. This article aims to explain exactly...
First Aid for Falls and How to Get Up After A Fall

First Aid for Falls and How to Get Up After A Fall

Apr 30, 2020

First Aid for Falls Falls are one of the most common causes for people needing to be admitted to hospital. They can result in major injury and have a dramatic impact on someone’s confidence and future mobility. It’s a shocking statistic, but each year over 4,500...