YES! If you don’t believe us, just come along to one of the sessions and talk to people already on the sessions.
We think you will benefit by participating and so does your doctor, so why not give it a try and book your place now...
NO simply wear whatever you feel comfortable exercising in. It is advisable to wear clothes in layers so that you can peel them off when you get warmer. Footwear should have a soft, flat sole.
Support and training : Emergency first aid
Would you like to first aid training?
Training for emergency first aid is a free one-day accredited course offered to our volunteer walk leaders and off road support riders. The training is a day of practical advice and is run locally in areas where we regularly deliver our walks and cycles.
The Emergency First Aider' role
This training is ideal if you want to learn first aid protocols and resuscitation skills; how to deal with minor conditions and those that can become more serious; and how to resuscitate a casualty.
This course will teach you everyday first aid skills, which are invaluable when accidents happen around the home - and when you're out and about!
Overview
During the training session, Volunteers will cover the following emergency life support techniques:
- Communication and casualty care
- Priorities of first aid and managing the scene
- Looking after yourself and the casualty
- Adult resuscitation
- Treatment of choking a choking casualty
- Treatment of severe bleeding and chest pains
- Treatment of an unconscious casualty
- Treatment of fainting, bites and stings, sprains and strains
