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First aid training for school staff which covers more than basic skills
Schools can procure first aid training from training companies, but there is a big difference in what the Canopy Medical Services team, all with frontline NHS experience, can add to that type of training: How to manage situations, not just complete tasks. Because we...
Planning medical cover team support for UK Film and TV productions
Time is money when filming on location and logistics are complex enough, without having additional disruption in the event of on-set illness or injury. The Canopy medical cover team are used to ensuring the show can go on, with our long experience of supporting...
The Importance Of Team Welfare At Events
When you run an event there is a lot to think about. In the thick of it, all you’re likely to be thinking about is the next step, making sure everything is working as it should and that nothing is going wrong. But before, during and after your event there is one very...
How to compare medical event cover companies
Unlike office-based scenarios, where getting something slightly wrong on a quote might just be a minor inconvenience, getting it wrong on a quote for medical cover can land you in very hot water. Not only would it potentially open you up to legal problems if you...
What’s The Difference Between An Ambulance Technician, A Paramedic And A Doctor?
Yes, we know, that sounds like the start to a really bad joke. But in the medical world there are literally thousands of different skills, specialisms and ranks you can achieve all while wearing the same uniform. While there are a lot of basic skills and training that...
Your Responsibilities As An Event Organiser
Organising an event is not an easy process. Anyone who’s had to plan a surprise birthday party can attest to that! But if you do find yourself in the role, then there are a few key responsibilities you need to know about. Some are legal responsibilities that will get...
Why All Events Need Medical Cover
If you’re thinking about running an event, or you’re in the middle of planning one, you probably have a lot of things running around in your head right now. After all, even the smallest event takes a lot of work to pull off, and as the organiser, it’s your job to make...