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Global Operational Resources Group was a US company and did great work out in Iraq and other parts. Global Operational Resources UK was an independent company affiliated to GORGRP Inc. I have no idea of the standing of GORGRP Inc, but I can tell you that GOR UK is alive and kicking running...

That it the point exactly, however KISS is the first step. Over complicating training by using new terms that many students struggle with such as Tension Pneumothorax, is a big ask for non professionals to be expected to remember. For example; I have started teaching my students the mechanism of...

If you were an emoloyee, then the company should provide. If however you are a sub-contractor then in theory at least, you should provide your own. After all you dont hire a plumber and then lend him your tools to do the job! But of course in the security industry nothing is as it should be when...

Tactical Units medical training is now governed by the National Police Improvement Agency here in the UK. The standards of their training has been designed in collaboration with the RCS Ed, Faculty of Prehospital Care and is now being implemented throught the specialist teams. The training has...

Yes, agreed, this is the case and the Bronze, Silver Gold CoC is the route that allows crews into a scene. From the incident management point of view it is absolutely the right and proper course. But please dont tell me the union did not stamp its view on this, because it was an issue for them...

Take a look at the coroners report for Danilola Taylor and Stephen Lawrence. Its worth a read. The police response medically leaves a lot to be answered, and recommendations were made for first aid training within the forces to be improved. ACPO has taken some steps on this front particularly...

All professional medical staff are familiar with a patient assessment model. For me it doesnt matter where it comes from or who advocates it. As a medic and an educator I want to open up the discussion somewhat. Many students that I have taught over the years are not professional medics. Most...

Haemostatics! Here we go again! If I sound exasperated it is beause I get so tired of companies implying that these products are the equivalent of 'magic pixie dust'. Without doubt, these products work. No question. I, and many others can bear testament to their ability to control a severe...

As someone who has been in the industry for many years and has seen just about most things training wise, I would like to offer my threepence worth. The real question is not which course is better, but which course offers you the things that you are looking for. Lets be honest, if it doesnt sit...

It will be even more interesting when the new guidlines hit the streets shortly. For many patients it wont even be necessary to give ventilations. Have fun with that one!

Postscipt: In referring to the 'Act', I was referring to Health and Safety and not to first aid at work. In this case it is the determination of whether or not the employer or owner/s of the establishement have a duty of care or not. Generally, (but not always) in this example the duty of care...

We dont have a 'good samaritan' act in the UK, we have HSE FAW regulations. On the legality side of things, you need to decide if you are a Emergency First Aider or FAW First Aider on behalf of the person who is employing you. If you are either of these, then has the owner of the establishment...

Id like to put this into some perspective. The CP occupation has its own spectrum of hazards. For most, at this time, it is working in the middle east as PSD operatives. For others they may be on executive protection, the bottom line is this, you are CP operators working in a role that requires...

Global Operational Resources Group now have a presence in the UK and are based in Hereford. Let me know if you want any other details.