From First Aid to Full Regulation: What the Latest CQC Changes Mean for Events
Why the Update? Following concerns—particularly from the Manchester Arena Inquiry (2022)—about unregulated medical care at events, the UK Government has amended the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014 to bring healthcare services at sporting and cultural events within CQC oversight. Previously, agencies offering more than first aid—such as paramedics, diagnostic services, […]
Small but Mighty Changes to Workplace First Aid in 2026
What Most SMEs Haven’t Heard About Yet There’s been a number of small but powerful changes this year when it comes to workplace first aid — and the reality is that most SMEs haven’t heard about them yet, let alone taken action. If your current approach is still based around “we’ve got a first aid […]
Industry News: DHSC expand opioid treatment
The government will shortly update legislation to enable more services and individuals to provide take-home supplies of naloxone, which almost immediately reverses the effects of an opioid overdose by reversing breathing difficulties.
