In this end-of-year “best of” episode of the JPF First Aid Podcast, host John Fogerty looks back over some of the most important topics covered across 2025. He revisits practical first aid foundations (including what to say when calling the emergency services, first aid kit essentials, choking and poisoning), and reflects on mental health themes from the year, including a powerful conversation about bereavement and a reminder of how employers and employees can help build a healthier workplace mental health culture.
Key Takeaways
First Aid Foundations: Calling for Help (Episode 18)
First Aid Kits: What to Include (and Avoid) (Episode 19)
Choking: A Clear Step-by-Step Approach (Episode 20)
Poisoning: Don’t Make It Worse
Bereavement: There’s No “Getting Over It”
Workplace Mental Health: Shared Responsibility
Key Moments
“We have a well-known way of remembering that information… and it’s called LIONEL.”
“What three words… can actually pinpoint… in a 3 metre by 3 metre square.”
“When helping somebody who is severely choking, we want to ask that question, ‘Are you choking?’”
“We never get over the loss of someone significant… we begin to adjust to a life without that person.”
About the Host
John Fogarty has a training background dating back to 2005, with achievements including a teaching qualification and assessor standard. He has previously worked with two first aid charities, delivering sessions in workplace and educational environments.
John has consistently received excellent feedback for his delivery and customer service, as evident in numerous reviews. He ensures learners enjoy and achieve their goals, and works with customers to select the right courses and resolves any issues promptly.
Find out more at: https://jpffirstaid.co.uk/
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