Northallerton- First Aid Safe and Secure

Northallerton BID held its second first aid week during our second term, offering BID businesses the opportunity to have their staff trained in first aid for free. From the 9th to the 13th of September, Northallerton BID provided first aid training through Hands On Heart. As a result, 50 employees from 30 different businesses became Level Three first aid trained at work (1 day).

This initiative is a great way to ensure that BID businesses, as well as the public, remain safe. In the event of a medical emergency, it is essential to have individuals who are able to administer first aid. Recent statistics suggest that the number of first aid-trained members of the public decreases every year. It is estimated that only 3 out of 10 people in the UK are first aid trained, meaning that 70% of the UK population is not able to assist in a medical emergency.

The BID plans to continue offering this training every year to BID businesses, and we hope that the businesses will continue to support this important initiative for their own self-development and safety measures.