# localmedic

> We exist to deliver the care, professionalism, and standards that others only promise - elevating a culture that too often settles for less.


## Posts

- [The new allergy and awareness course for schools - Benedict's Law](https://local-medic.co.uk/2026/09/the-new-allergy-and-awareness-course-for-schools-benedicts-law/): New allergy safety training available for schools localmedic can now deliver a regulated allergy and anaphylaxis qualification supporting schools with new statutory allergy safety requirements. The Qualsafe Level 3 Award in Allergy and Anaphylaxis Awareness (RQF) is designed for staff, governors and volunteers working in schools and educational settings. The qualification supports the Department for Education’s new statutory &#8216;Allergy safety in schools guidance&#8217;, which requires schools to strengthen allergy management arrangements, including staff training. “For any parent, the thought of their child having a serious allergic reaction at school is scary. Parents need to know that the people caring for their&hellip;
- [Emergency alert: UK wide test](https://local-medic.co.uk/2025/09/emergency-alert-uk-wide-test/): The UK government is testing the Emergency Alerts system on Sunday 7 September 2025 at 3pm. Your mobile phone or tablet will vibrate and make a loud siren-like sound, even if it’s set on silent. The alert message will confirm this is a test and that you do not need to take any further action. Regular testing ensures the system is functioning correctly, should it need to be used in a life-threatening emergency. Find out more at gov.uk/alerts. You can opt out of the Emergency Alerts, including the national test, but you should keep them switched on for your own safety.&hellip;
- [Safety now top priority for nightlife audiences](https://local-medic.co.uk/2025/08/safety-now-top-priority-for-nightlife-audiences/): More than a third of consumers now rank safety as the most important factor when deciding whether to attend nightlife venues. According to the latest NTIA report, 36% of people see safety as their leading concern when choosing a nightclub or music event. This outweighs cost (30%) and atmosphere (27%), challenging assumptions about what drives attendance. The research also highlights that more than half of consumers (55%) say fears around drink spiking reduce their desire to go out drinking. Michael Kill, CEO of the NTIA, said: “This report sends a clear message: safety is at the heart of recovery. Our sector&hellip;
- [London violence increases urgency for trauma kits and training in licensed venues](https://local-medic.co.uk/2025/08/london-violence-increases-urgency-for-trauma-kits-and-training-in-licensed-venues/): A recent stabbing in Southwark, central London, claimed the lives of two men — aged 58 and 27 — with two others hospitalised, including the suspect. The incident underscores the tragic reality that serious injuries and fatalities can happen unexpectedly in everyday spaces. (The Guardian) London’s violent crime statistics tell a similar story. Knife-related incidents and serious assaults are on the rise across public and nightlife settings. Why trauma kits and bleed control training must become a standard In venues where people gather, a major bleed can be life-threatening within minutes. That’s why our trained teams advocate for accessible major trauma&hellip;
- [Extra opening hours for UEFA final: What it means for safety and staffing](https://local-medic.co.uk/2025/07/extra-opening-hours-for-uefa-final-what-it-means-for-safety-and-staffing/): The government has confirmed an automatic two-hour extension to licensing hours for the UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 final on Sunday 27 July &#8211; with the Lionesses now one match away from taking the spotlight once again. While this is great news for fans and venues alike, it also comes with increased risk &#8211; especially when it comes to alcohol, crowd control, and medical incidents. Longer hours = higher intoxication = higher risk In our experience supporting licensed venues and events, an extra two hours of trading often results in a significant spike in intoxication-related incidents, especially when fuelled by the energy&hellip;
- [Why preparation matters: Lessons from the Ibiza Rocks tragedies](https://local-medic.co.uk/2025/07/why-preparation-matters-lessons-from-the-ibiza-rocks-tragedies/): Recent tragic events at the Ibiza Rocks hotel &#8211; where two young people lost their lives in separate but similar incidents &#8211; have sent shockwaves through the hospitality and nightlife industries. Our deepest sympathies go out to the families and friends of the victims during this unimaginably difficult time. While investigations are ongoing, these heartbreaking losses are a stark reminder that, no matter how vibrant or well-managed a venue may be, something unexpected and serious can happen at any moment. For venues, promoters, and organisers, this underlines a simple but crucial truth: preparation saves lives. At localmedic, we’re passionate about raising&hellip;
- [Duty of care: Does it end at the door?](https://local-medic.co.uk/2025/06/duty-of-care-does-it-end-at-the-door/): Venue responsibilities now extend beyond their premises, challenging traditional boundaries of duty of care and public safety. The space outside venues, once considered public domain, increasingly falls under venue accountability. Recent rulings and legislation highlight this shift, requiring operators to manage risks in surrounding areas. Historically, licensing plans drew a red line around venues, defining their responsibilities within that perimeter. However, the space immediately outside a venue’s entrance – often called the “last mile” or “Zone X” – has become a focus for regulators and policymakers. This area includes pavements, immediate street corners and public spaces where patrons gather before entering&hellip;
- [localmedic now proud member of Stamp Out Spiking!](https://local-medic.co.uk/2025/04/localmedic-now-proud-member-of-stamp-out-spiking/): We’re thrilled to announce that localmedic is now an official member of Stamp Out Spiking, a leading charity dedicated to tackling the issue of drink spiking and supporting those affected by it. This membership reflects our ongoing commitment to safeguarding and creating safer spaces within the nighttime economy and beyond. Why this matters Drink spiking is a serious issue that impacts countless lives, and raising awareness is a key step in preventing it. By joining Stamp Out Spiking, we’re aligning with an organisation that provides vital education, training, and support to individuals, venues, and communities. Together, we aim to empower people&hellip;
- [localmedic becomes a disability confident committed employer](https://local-medic.co.uk/2025/04/localmedic-becomes-a-disability-confident-committed-employer/): We are proud to share that localmedic has officially become a disability confident committed employer. This is a significant step in our commitment to building an inclusive workplace that supports everyone to succeed. The disability confident scheme, led by the UK Government, helps employers recruit and retain people with disabilities and health conditions. By joining this scheme, we are taking action to ensure our recruitment and workplace practices are accessible and inclusive. As a disability confident committed employer, we have pledged to: Our future goal While this is an important milestone, it is just the beginning of our journey. We aim&hellip;
- [First aid training: trusted, regulated, essential](https://local-medic.co.uk/2024/09/first-aid-training-trusted-regulated-essential/): Every workplace has a responsibility to keep staff and visitors safe. One of the simplest and most effective ways to do this is by ensuring people are trained in first aid. At localmedic, we provide first aid courses that are both practical and compliant. Our training is regulated by Ofqual and delivered through Qualsafe Awards, one of the UK’s largest awarding organisations for first aid qualifications. That means every certificate we issue carries the assurance of a recognised national standard. Employers can be confident that training has been assessed, moderated, and meets strict quality requirements. Is first aid training mandatory at&hellip;
- [Acid Attacks in the UK Becoming the Weapon of Choice...](https://local-medic.co.uk/2017/09/acid-attacks-in-the-uk-becoming-the-weapon-of-choice/): You will likely have seen the YouTube videos, News articles and heard from friends and family about the rise in reported &#8216;Acid Attacks&#8217; in the UK. There has been over 1,800 assaults with a corrosive substance since 2010, Metropolitan Police figures show, with figures still rising year on year and 454 assaults reported in 2016. (The Telegraph). Corrosive substances aren&#8217;t always acidic, so its important to remember not to use anything other than water on them. This Morning talks with a survivor of an acid attack, and gives advice on what to do&#8230; [embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UMdTKMo0jps[/embedyt] &nbsp; Treatment Advice; Recognition It can&hellip;

## Pages

- [Qualsafe Level 3 Award in Allergy and Anaphylaxis Awareness (RQF) (Benedict's Law)](https://local-medic.co.uk/services-tailored-to-your-needs/first-aid-and-medical-training/qualsafe-level-3-award-in-allergy-and-anaphylaxis-awareness-rqf-benedicts-law/)
- [Etn Tags](https://local-medic.co.uk/etn-tags/)
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- [Managed AED supply and maintenance for workplaces](https://local-medic.co.uk/services-tailored-to-your-needs/first-aid-kits-and-restocking-for-your-workplace-sorted/managed-aed-supply-and-maintenance-for-workplaces/): Buying an automated external defibrillator (AED) is the easy part. The real work is choosing the right device, putting it in the right place, keeping pads and batteries in date, and making sure your team know it is there and how it fits into your emergency plans. A managed AED service takes that off your plate and gives you a clear, documented story you can stand behind. When should a workplace consider an AED? There is no rule that every workplace must have an AED, but AEDs are increasingly expected in larger or higher‑risk environments as part of a sensible first&hellip;
- [What should be in a workplace first aid kit?](https://local-medic.co.uk/services-tailored-to-your-needs/first-aid-kits-and-restocking-for-your-workplace-sorted/what-should-be-in-a-workplace-first-aid-kit/): There isn’t one universal contents list that suits every workplace. UK law says your first aid arrangements must be “adequate and appropriate”, and HSE is clear that the contents of your first aid kit should follow your first aid needs assessment, not just whatever came in a cheap box. That said, there are sensible starting points you can use and clear signs when you need to go further. Start with your first aid needs assessment Before you decide what to put in a kit, you need to know what you are preparing for. A first aid needs assessment should look at:&hellip;
- [How often should workplace first aid kits be checked and restocked?](https://local-medic.co.uk/services-tailored-to-your-needs/first-aid-kits-and-restocking-for-your-workplace-sorted/how-often-should-workplace-first-aid-kits-be-checked-and-restocked/): There is no single legal rule saying “check your first aid kits every X weeks”. UK law simply says your first aid arrangements must be “adequate and appropriate”, and HSE makes it clear that kits should be checked regularly and kept suitably stocked. The real question is how often that needs to happen in your workplace to stay comfortable and defensible. What HSE actually expects The Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981 require employers to provide suitable first aid equipment, facilities and personnel, based on a first aid needs assessment. HSE’s guidance then adds three simple but important points: So while you won’t&hellip;
- [First aid kit audits and replenishment for workplaces](https://local-medic.co.uk/services-tailored-to-your-needs/first-aid-kits-and-restocking-for-your-workplace-sorted/first-aid-kit-audits-and-replenishment-for-workplaces/): Most workplaces only realise their first aid kits are not up to scratch when someone opens the box in an emergency. A first aid kit audit gives you a clear, documented picture of what you’ve actually got in place – and a plan to put it right before an inspector, client or incident asks awkward questions. Why first aid kit audits matter UK law requires employers to make “adequate and appropriate” first aid arrangements for their employees. That means you must provide suitable first aid equipment, keep it in good order, and base what you provide on a first aid needs&hellip;
- [Workplace first aid compliance checklist for UK employers](https://local-medic.co.uk/services-tailored-to-your-needs/first-aid-kits-and-restocking-for-your-workplace-sorted/workplace-first-aid-compliance-checklist-for-uk-employers/): As an employer, you have a legal duty to make “adequate and appropriate” first aid arrangements for your staff. That means more than putting a green box on the wall and hoping for the best. This checklist walks you through the basics so you can see, in plain language, where you stand and what needs tightening. The checklist Have you done a first aid needs assessment? Suitable first aid kits in the right places Appointed person(s) and trained staff Checks, restocking and expiry control Information for employees When a managed first aid service makes sense If you’re stretching across multiple sites,&hellip;
- [Looks like this page is off duty](https://local-medic.co.uk/looks-like-this-page-is-off-duty/)
- [Standards for Duration, Certification and Delivery of First Aid Qualifications](https://local-medic.co.uk/services-tailored-to-your-needs/first-aid-and-medical-training/standards-for-duration-certification-and-delivery-of-first-aid-qualifications/)
- [Disability Rights UK: making our training more accessible](https://local-medic.co.uk/services-tailored-to-your-needs/first-aid-and-medical-training/disability-rights-uk-making-our-training-more-accessible/)
- [Institute of Licensing: why it matters for medical cover](https://local-medic.co.uk/services-tailored-to-your-needs/on-site-medics-for-your-venue-so-you-can-focus-on-running-it/institute-of-licensing-why-it-matters-for-medical-cover/)
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- [Qualsafe Level 3 Certificate in First Response Emergency Care (FREC 3)](https://local-medic.co.uk/services-tailored-to-your-needs/first-aid-and-medical-training/qualsafe-level-3-certificate-in-first-response-emergency-care-frec-3/)
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- [Qualsafe Level 3 Award in Basic Life Support for Adults, Children and Infants in Clinical Practice (RQF)](https://local-medic.co.uk/services-tailored-to-your-needs/first-aid-and-medical-training/qualsafe-level-3-award-in-basic-life-support-for-adults-children-and-infants-in-clinical-practice-rqf/)
- [Qualsafe Level 3 Award in Basic Life Support and Management of Anaphylaxis for Adults, Children and Infants in Clinical Practice (RQF)](https://local-medic.co.uk/services-tailored-to-your-needs/first-aid-and-medical-training/qualsafe-level-3-award-in-basic-life-support-and-management-of-anaphylaxis-for-adults-children-and-infants-in-clinical-practice-rqf/)
- [Qualsafe Level 3 Award in Adult Basic Life Support in Clinical Practice (RQF)](https://local-medic.co.uk/services-tailored-to-your-needs/first-aid-and-medical-training/qualsafe-level-3-award-in-adult-basic-life-support-in-clinical-practice-rqf/)
- [Qualsafe Level 3 Award in Adult Basic Life Support and Management of Anaphylaxis in Clinical Practice (RQF)](https://local-medic.co.uk/services-tailored-to-your-needs/first-aid-and-medical-training/qualsafe-level-3-award-in-adult-basic-life-support-and-management-of-anaphylaxis-in-clinical-practice-rqf/)
- [Qualsafe Level 3 Award in Adult Basic Life Support and Automated External Defibrillation (RQF)](https://local-medic.co.uk/services-tailored-to-your-needs/first-aid-and-medical-training/qualsafe-level-3-award-in-adult-basic-life-support-and-automated-external-defibrillation-rqf/)
- [Qualsafe Level 2 Award in Activity First Aid (RQF)](https://local-medic.co.uk/services-tailored-to-your-needs/first-aid-and-medical-training/qualsafe-level-2-award-in-activity-first-aid-rqf/)
- [Qualsafe Level 3 Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid (RQF)](https://local-medic.co.uk/services-tailored-to-your-needs/first-aid-and-medical-training/qualsafe-level-3-award-in-emergency-paediatric-first-aid-rqf/)
- [Qualsafe Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work (Annual Refresher) (RQF)](https://local-medic.co.uk/services-tailored-to-your-needs/first-aid-and-medical-training/qualsafe-level-3-award-in-first-aid-at-work-annual-refresher-rqf/)
- [Qualsafe Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work (FAW) (RQF)](https://local-medic.co.uk/services-tailored-to-your-needs/first-aid-and-medical-training/qualsafe-level-3-award-in-first-aid-at-work-faw-rqf/)
- [Qualsafe Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work (RQF) (EFAW)](https://local-medic.co.uk/services-tailored-to-your-needs/first-aid-and-medical-training/qualsafe-level-3-award-in-emergency-first-aid-at-work-rqf-efaw/)
- [On-site medics for your venue - so you can focus on running it](https://local-medic.co.uk/services-tailored-to-your-needs/on-site-medics-for-your-venue-so-you-can-focus-on-running-it/)
- [First aid training built for venue and hospitality staff](https://local-medic.co.uk/services-tailored-to-your-needs/first-aid-training-built-for-venue-and-hospitality-staff/)
- [Event medical cover that scales with your event](https://local-medic.co.uk/services-tailored-to-your-needs/event-medical-cover-that-scales-with-your-event/)
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- [Stamp Out Spiking: Standing together against drink spiking](https://local-medic.co.uk/stamp-out-spiking-standing-together-against-drink-spiking/): At localmedic, we are proud supporters of the charity Stamp Out Spiking, an organisation dedicated to raising awareness, providing education, and taking action to combat the growing issue of drink spiking. This critical cause aligns with our commitment to safeguarding and welfare in the nighttime economy and beyond. What is Stamp Out Spiking? Stamp Out Spiking is a UK-based charity that works tirelessly to prevent drink spiking and support those affected by it. Their mission is to educate the public, empower venues, and collaborate with organisations to create safer environments for everyone. The charity advocates for legislative changes, improved reporting mechanisms,&hellip;
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