Use the primary survey to quickly assess the situation and check the casualty for injuries or conditions that could be immediately life threatening. Find out what to do.

After performing a primary survey and dealing with any life-threatening conditions, you can move on to the secondary survey.

When you have a wound, you should always cover it with a dressing as this can help to prevent infection. Find out what to do.

When you have hurt your hand, you can use a roller bandage to hold a dressing in place, or to support a sprained wrist. Find out what to do.

Elbow and knee injuries such as sprains and strains can be supported by a roller bandage. Find out how to do elbow and knee bandages.

When responding to an emergency, it is important to recognise the emotional and physical needs of everyone involved, including your own.

An arm sling holds the forearm in a raised or horizontal position and can support an injured upper arm, forearm and wrist. The sling is also a useful visual warning to others that someone is injured.

An elevation sling is different to an arm sling. It supports the casualty's forearm and hand in a raised position.

Fires spread very quickly, so the first priority is to warn others around you. Learn what to do.

Traffic accidents can range between minor incidents such as a bicycle crash or much more serious incidents like a vehicle crash. Find out what to do.

Tips on how to protect your patient’s dignity when performing first aid

Bandages can be used to support injured joints, secure dressings and control bleeding.

Guide to donning / putting on and dofffing / taking off surgical face masks for health and social care settings.

Cooling an injury like a sprain or bruise can help to reduce the swelling and pain. Find out how to use two types of cold compress.

By using a defibrillator before an ambulance arrives, you can significantly increase someone’s chance of survival. Learn what to do.

A plaster, or adhesive dressing, can be used to cover small cuts and grazes. Learn what to do.