Rubicon First Aid Ltd News

Rubicon support bikers charity ride for cancer relief

mark[dot]harris[at]rubiconfirstaid[dot]com (Mark Harris) — 2010-06-01T14:06:46+00:00

During June a group of motorcyclists will be riding from Berwick on Tweed to Lands End to raise money for cancer relief in their area. Being keen bikers ourselves and having seen their poster we decided the least we could do was sponsor the group £30 for their efforts. One aim of the route was to ride through towns on the way which began with the letters of Berwick on Tweed, in that order. One way to plan an interesting route. Anyone in the Berwick area should contact Berwick and District Cancer Support group at 5 Tweed Square, Berwick for more details of the charity and the ride.

Worcester and Herefordshire IAM Motorcyclists train on biker first aid

mark[dot]harris[at]rubiconfirstaid[dot]com (Mark Harris) — 2010-06-01T14:02:01+00:00

Saturday 22 May saw members of WHAM as they are known train on the ITC Emeregency First Aid for Bikers course, which concentrates on what to do during the first 10 to 15 minutes of an RTC. Particular emphasis is placed on when it would be reasonable to move someone, and in the case of a biker, when and how to remove a safety helmet. One of the requests was a schedule for self directed practice for the group and also the possibility of some sort of refresher (not a whole day) for the 18 month point of certficate life span. So, somethings for us to consider.

Rubicon Link with Mountaineering Council of Scotland

mark[dot]harris[at]rubiconfirstaid[dot]com (Mark Harris) — 2010-06-01T13:56:49+00:00

As of May 2010 Rubicon now feature on the list of discount providers for M c of S Members, see our details on their website under member discounts. 15% of course prices and outdoor first aid kits

Radio Four "You and Yours" First Aid Training in the UK discussion

mark[dot]harris[at]rubiconfirstaid[dot]com (Mark Harris) — 2010-04-17T08:41:05+00:00

On Monday 19 April 2010 there will be discussion held on the Radio Four lunchtime programme "You and Yours" about the state of first aid training and the industry as it currently stands. Featured on the show will be former HSE Head of First Aid Ian Kershaw. Both Ian Moor of ITC and Mark Harris at Rubicon were consulted in detail by the show for the event on Monday, and Mark was invited to be live on air, unfortunately not being able to make it as he would be on a train at the time of the live show. Should be worth a listen and we are sure it will result in a robust and stimulating discussion and response!!!

Thank you from Save the Children Haiti disaster fund

mark[dot]harris[at]rubiconfirstaid[dot]com (Mark Harris) — 2010-04-17T08:32:19+00:00

Friday 16 April 2010, and Rubicon have received a written thank you from Save the Children for the £100 donation made to the Haiti disaster fund, and an update on how funds have made a difference for so many people. 553,000 have been assisted by the Charity so far. So please take a look at www.savethechildren.org.uk, (you can follow a link from our links page) and support their work if you can, every £1 can help.

Help Highland Rheumatology Unit

mark[dot]harris[at]rubiconfirstaid[dot]com (Mark Harris) — 2010-04-14T09:21:41+00:00

10 April, at Ledgowan Hotel, Achnasheen, met Friends of the Highland Rheumatology Unit, which is the only unit of its kind in Scotland and is danger of being closed under NHS Scotland cuts.

They are raising funds for their campaign AND to help the unit provide equipment that is needs.

As part of the fund raising Ryan Maclean of Kinlochewe will be taking part in a 43 mile cycle race on 08 May starting at the village of Shieldiag in Torrididon, passing over the Bealach Na Ba the HIGHEST road in the UK. and back to Shieldaig.

Rubicon have sponsored Ryan a small amount and would ask anyone else reading this to think of doing the same. Sponsor forms and enquiries about sponsor ship can be obtained from MICHELLE STEVENSON on 01445 760351.

Perhaps consider joining the Friends of HRU even if you live outside the area? You can also sign their petition.

Please go to our links page to sign their petition, and view face book pages for Friends of the HRU and Help Highland Rheumatology Unit

Rubicon First Aid join Inverness Time Bank

mark[dot]harris[at]rubiconfirstaid[dot]com (Mark Harris) — 2010-04-09T15:50:31+00:00

As of April 2010, Rubicon has joined the Inverness time bank in an effort to explore ALTERNATIVE ways of conducting business. If you are not familiar with the concept of time banks look them up, a great way for the world of work and business to move forward in our opinion!! We are also looking at other methods of payment or EXCHANGE for our courses. To start with for individual bookings, we think we are a little way off for large organisations to cope with this one!! If you have any ideas about how to make an exchange for a space on a course let us know!!

Rubicon First Aid dontes to Haiti appeal

mark[dot]harris[at]rubiconfirstaid[dot]com (Mark Harris) — 2010-04-09T15:46:02+00:00

One of our Company Aims is to not just support business and individuals in meeting their personal and statutory first aid needs, and to support individuals to develop as ITC trainers, but to support charities in their efforts to assist people in need where ever they may be. Having supported the Tate memorial Trust in Nepal in it's efforts to build an extension to the school they sponsor, we have donated to the Haiti appeal following the devastating earthquake there.

Online Payment for goods not available-April 2010

mark[dot]harris[at]rubiconfirstaid[dot]com (Mark Harris) — 2010-04-01T18:10:28+00:00

Please note the Nochex on line payment facility for items from first aid shop is not available as of 01 April while we update the process.

ITC Recognised by SQA.

mark[dot]harris[at]rubiconfirstaid[dot]com (Mark Harris) — 2009-08-12T08:41:17+00:00

Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA). has accredited Intermediate Temporary Care (ITC) as an educational awarding body from the 27 July 2009.