First Aid Course

Following the introduction of the updated Walk Leader Handbook and in particular the Skills Framework ; for Strenuous and Technical walks someone on the walk must have the following First Aid skills. This does not necessarily have to be the Walk Leader and can be a participant.

The First Aid skills required for a Strenuous walk are

“You must know how to summon help along your route and how you can access emergency services (including in any areas without phone signal). You must be able to deal with simple cuts, blisters and bruising. If someone has a fall it could result  in a significant sprain, broken bones and/or blood  loss that may need first aid while help is arriving.  You must know how to give CPR. You must know how to do a primary survey and  place somebody in the recovery position whilst help is on the way. You may need extra clothing and equipment to keep a casualty warm and as comfortable as possible while you wait for help  to arrive – which could take several hours. As well as the casualty you may need to keep the  group warm and comfortable, to prevent more casualties from exposure.”

Thank you for those members who have the above first aid skills and who agreed to be on a list of First Aiders so any potential walk leader (who does not have these first aid skills) can find out who from the list will be attending the Strenuous walk.

In order to increase the list of First Aiders who have the above skills, we have arranged for a 3.5 hour First Aid course in Bounds Green( venue details will be provided to successful applicants)  on 30 March 2025 starting at 2.00pm  to be held so you can learn these skills. No certificate or accreditation will be issued.

Places will be limited and applicants need to be prepared to led or attend a strenuous or technical walk in the future

If you met this criteria please provide

1. Your name
2. Your email address
3. Your mobile number

to chair@capitalwalkers.org.uk

By attending the course and providing these personal details you consent for GDPR purposes that your details may be passed to potential walk leaders who do not have the necessary First Aid skills that you are prepared to attend the walk as the First Aider.

Tim