Simple first aid training is easy to perform and takes only a short time. Any skill level is better than none, and could play a crucial part in the future of a loved one caught in an emergency.

1. Although death rates from heart disease are declining in the UK, more than 300,000 people each year experience a heart attack. Learning basic CPR can mean the difference between the life or death of a relative or friend.

2. In the UK more than 150,000 people a year experience a stroke. Basic first aid skills give you the knowledge to recognize the symptoms of a stroke and to get help fast.

3. A child is more likely to suffer from suffocation in the home than any other accident. Quick thinking by a properly trained adult can certainly save a life or prevent injury caused by a lack of oxygen.

4. Hot water burns account for a significant percentage of accidents in the home, especially for young children. While prevention is better than cure, in this situation it is vital to know how to reduce the impact and extent of injuries, and even prevent death.

5. More than 28,000 children are treated in the UK of poisoning or intoxication. Quick action and experience is invaluable in dealing with such cases.

6. Accidents on broken glass can cause serious life-threatening cuts. Stopping blood loss quickly and effectively can definitely save someone's life.

7. Children can drown even in a negligible quantity of water.

First aid courses are available right across the UK - just do a search on the internet to find one near to where you live. A day of your life could save someone else's life.

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