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]]>To reflect Prometheus’ international expansion and global reach, we are re-branding as Prometheus Medical International.
We have over 100 people working under the Prometheus brand in over 20 locations worldwide, supported by our permanent offices in the UK, Europe (Norway) and the Middle East (United Arab Emirates).
Our talented experts deliver high fidelity, immersive, tailored medical training and bespoke medical risk management solutions for clients globally, including 24/7 Reachback telemedicine and on-site deployed medics.
We are proud to partner with Response Plus Medical (RPM), the largest pre-hospital medical services provider in the United Arab Emirates and Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
We have updated our name and our brand, and keep our same commitment to saving lives.
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]]>Steve Backshall trains with Prometheus!
Prometheus was delighted to renew Steve Backshall’s medical training last week on his #TECC course. NAEMT’s Tactical Emergency Casualty Care (TECC) course is renowned worldwide as it teaches EMS practitioners and other prehospital providers how to respond to and care for patients in a civilian tactical environment.
“Every time I do this course it reminds me of how even entry-level skills could save lives. The actions a bystander takes in the first few minutes of an emergency are the most crucial.”
Steve was very complimentary regarding our faculty of instructors who are all top-notch, up-to-date doctors, nurses and paramedics, he said, “get training from people who do it for real!”
Our instructors immerse students in the scenarios and we find the hands-on aspect of our training courses impacts the retention of knowledge – students are empowered with confidence.
Steve says that with training, “When a crisis hits you’ll be less likely to panic, and do the basic things really well. you could well save a life.” We agree and prepare our students for any scenario they might encounter.
“It was really great to see Steve again, and his enthusiasm for learning every aspect to the highest level, we felt privileged to work with him as he pushes himself to achieve the highest standards. We also invited Doctor Malcolm Russell MD to provide Steve with instruction as he was not only the founder of Prometheus, but he also works as part of UK Fire & Rescue Service International Search and Rescue Team (UKISAR) who deploy worldwide to countries suffering a humanitarian crisis.”
We offer training to the absolute beginner, who can qualify for First Responder level on the Qualsafe FREC 3 course, to seasoned medical professionals who train with us for their continuous professional development (CPD), and to add new skills, like caring for patients in a tactical, remote, or austere environments on the TECC course, or ExpeMed™ which has developed a well-earned reputation for being the leading expedition medicine course in the UK.
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]]>Health & Wellbeing at Work 2024
Prometheus Medical are attending the Health & Wellbeing at Work 2024 exhibition, we look forward to meeting you all soon. We will be on STAND 10.
12th – 13th March at the NEC, Birmingham
Health & Wellbeing at Work is the UK’s most established event dedicated to improving the health, wellbeing and culture of today’s workforce. After almost two decades, the event continues to be the event of choice for thousands of workplace health and wellbeing professionals and brands.
Consultancy
Our approach enables organisations to comply with specific industry standards and their Duty of Care requirements. We will work with you to ensure effective medical risk management across all aspects of your organisation.
Training
We provide a wide range of medical training courses that are accredited and tailored to your needs, delivered at your location or at our dedicated training facility. Our training is highly immersive, using real-life simulation to aid retention and recall of skills effectively in pressure environments. We are clinically led and work across multiple business sectors and geographies.
We look forward to meeting you on Stand 10.
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]]>Prometheus Medical is delighted to receive the Silver Award from Investors in People.
Prometheus has been accredited by Investors in People since 2014. This latest award confirms that the right principles are in place but, more than that, it means its people and leaders continue to make active efforts to ensure real consistency, with everyone in the organisation benefitting.
Paul Devoy, CEO of Investors in People, said: “We’d like to congratulate Prometheus Medical on their Silver accreditation. Winning the Silver Award means the company invests in people.”
Sam Edwards, Prometheus Medical Chief of Staff says, “Everyone at Prometheus is proud to play their part in making a difference and helping to save lives through our medical training and consultancy services. We believe that inspired and inspiring people are at the heart of a successful organisation. This award demonstrates the sharing of these values and our commitment to delivering outstanding performance for our people, our learners and our clients.”
Organisations that meet the We Invest in Our People framework understand that it’s people that make work better. Investors in People is a community of 15,000 organisations across 75 countries.
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]]>Visit us this year at DSEI, The Emergency Services Show, and the International Security Expo where we will be exhibiting as part of the Safeguard Medical group of companies.
Worried about safety in your workplace?
We can help you build medical risk reduction strategies and preparedness in your organisation. We work across all sectors with organisations supporting them to make the right decisions to empower a safety-conscious workforce.
Need expert first-aid training, suitable for your sector?
We only use clinically current practitioners as instructors enabling us to provide insight into the risks that are relevant to your sector. Our realistic training simulations which reinforce classroom learning.
Need to backup your First Responders?
We have created Reachback a remote clinical support service, meaning your responders can speak directly to UK-based clinical experts 24/7 aiding critical decision making. This is suitable for any size organisation.
Visit Prometheus Medical at DSEI 2023 – Stand H1-420
12th – 15th September EXCEL London
DSEI 2023 will tackle the theme of ‘Achieving an Integrated Force’. Highlighting the pertinence of integrating across the five operational domains of Air, Cyber, electromagnetic activities (CEMA), Land, Sea and Space.
Visit Prometheus Medical at The Emergency Services Show – Stand J182
19th – 20th September NEC Birmingham
The Emergency Services Show is the premier event that showcases top innovations in the emergency services sector, bringing together professionals, experts, and thought leaders.
Visit Prometheus Medical at International Security Expo – Stand E2
26-27 SEPTEMBER 2023 Olympia London
The International Security Expo highlights a dynamic environment focused on protecting nations, critical infrastructure and citizens. It is an opportunity to contribute to global security conversation, gain invaluable insights, learn new strategies and forge crucial connections with like-minded professionals.
We would like to see you, please visit us on the Safeguard Medical Stand or call: +44 (0)1568 600695
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]]>Safeguard Medical Ltd was delighted to welcome his Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Herefordshire, Edward Harley OBE, to the Prometheus Medical training facility recently, for an informal meeting with members of the team and the co-founder of Prometheus, Dr Malcolm Russell MBE.
Dr Russell explained to the visitors that Prometheus and Safeguard had one aim – to save people’s lives. This could be internationally in major disaster zones across the world or locally by the side of the road in Herefordshire after a traffic accident. “We train and equip people from all backgrounds to be effective first responders”.
Prometheus Medical training courses cater to the absolute beginner through to the practitioner needing Continuous Professional Development (CPD). Prometheus instructors are medically current experts and tailor the practical hands-on sessions to resonate with their students, who come from all industry sectors.
Since becoming a part of the Safeguard Medical group of companies, Prometheus Medical benefits from the best medical products and equipment which students utilise in their training courses. These products include SIMBODIES™, which are true-to-life manikins that are also interactive, plus award-winning bandages and medical technology-driven equipment, as seen in the photo above, in which Malcolm Russell is explaining the Russell Chest Seal™ (which he designed), to the visitors.
Prometheus partners with local and global organisations to mitigate medical risk to their staff and their customers.
To discuss how to reduce risk in your organisation call: 01568 600695
PHOTO TOP OF PAGE: Left to right – Mrs Harley, Ms Nicky Entwistle, Dr Malcolm Russell MBE, Lord-Lieutenant – Mr Harley OBE, Deputy Lieutenant – Mrs Karen Usher
PHOTO BOTTOM OF PAGE: Lord-Lieutenant of Hereford meets the Prometheus Medical team.
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]]>Prometheus is offering more free emergency first aid training to anyone who attended the day as part of their mission to help everyone save a life, and turn bystanders into lifesavers.
Steven Wines, President of Prometheus Medical, said, “sincere thanks to everyone who participated in our charity Golf Day. This annual event offers a significant boost to the MARS charity. With the support from generous local businesses, MARS can continue providing critical life-saving care”.
For more details or to donate to the Mercia Accident Rescue Service, please visit http://www.marsbasics.org.uk/.
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]]>Lynne Baird established The Daniel Baird Foundation in memory of her son Daniel Baird. He was just 26 years of age when he was fatally stabbed in Birmingham in July 2017, following a night out with friends, in an area where no bleed control kit or trauma pack was at hand to use. Lynne Baird believes that, had there been publicly accessible bleed-control equipment available, Daniel’s life may not have been cut so short. She has campaigned to roll out potentially lifesaving bleed kits to be accessible country-wide for the last two years.
Prometheus Medical, part of Safeguard Medical, teamed up with The Daniel Baird Foundation to raise awareness of knife and violent crime and highlight the importance of having publicly accessible bleed control packs available. Initially launched in the West Midlands, the Foundation started by raising £12,000, making Birmingham the first UK city to have bleed-control kits and specialist first-aid training implemented in pubs, schools, shops and other public venues.
Adam Johnson, CEO of Safeguard Medical says, “We’re thrilled Lynne Baird has received recognition for her tireless work in raising awareness of lifesaving skills and providing accessibility to the Prometheus Bleed Control Kit. The Daniel Baird Foundation echoes our mission here at Safeguard Medical; we exist to offer products that will enable responders at every skill level to preserve life in any environment and ultimately save more lives.”
Now installed across the West Midlands and in locations in Glasgow and London, the Prometheus Bleed Control Kit is designed to help control and stop severe bleeding. Containing the very best proven equipment, essential for medical trauma management, it provides the bystander or trained medic with the means to immediately control life-threatening external haemorrhaging. With response times and speed of treatment being paramount to increasing the chances of saving a life due to catastrophic blood loss, the efforts to control the bleed are vital.
In addition to working with The Daniel Baird Foundation, Prometheus Medical was joined by the West Midlands Ambulance Service and Birmingham Community Safety Partnership to develop this effective and comprehensive form of bleed control solution. For every Prometheus Bleed Control Kit sold, Safeguard Medical donates £5 to The Daniel Baird Foundation.
Prometheus Medical, part of Safeguard Medical, is dedicated to equipping responders at every skill level to save lives and offering free places on medical training courses across the UK to help prepare the public and businesses to respond better to medical emergencies understanding bleed control. To find out more and register your interest in the free training sessions, please visit www.prometheusmedical.co.uk and learn how to #ControlTheBleed.
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]]>Prometheus Medical’s own Megan Johnstone joined the team on day three of the journey, which saw them begin at Hereford Cathedral, a town steeped in military history, and head East to Woolhope, finishing in Much Marcle.
Check out Megan’s participation in the video below.
Megan adds: “The countryside was stunning, but a humid day! The team and their camaraderie are a joy to experience, and they all know how to have a good time despite dealing with their own various physical and mental injuries. They’re around to help each other accomplish each day as it comes, good and bad. I was so proud to join and support them on the part of their journey, and I wouldn’t have had that opportunity if it had still been in Oman”.
As Megan highlights, “Here at Prometheus Medical, we work closely with military consultancies, both serving and veteran, to deliver the highest quality of medical training in a complex range of tactical scenarios. That’s one of the reasons we are continuing our support with Walking With The Wounded as a sponsor”.
Walking With The Wounded provides ongoing mental health and employment support for ex-service members, with several members of the Walk of Oman team personally benefitting from the charity’s outreach work themselves. The team have been joined by veterans and serving forces members in every different region of the challenge.
Prince Harry, The Duke of Sussex, had a private phone call with the expedition team on the penultimate day of the challenge. Over the phone, as part of the conversation, he gave them some words of advice: “Guys, just remember, you have got to hold on to this moment; you have got to hold onto this feeling. Because it doesn’t matter where you walk, or what you are doing. When inevitably we all end up feeling down, a little bit dark, in the weeks, months and years to come, you will remember back to this. Lean on this experience to pick yourselves up.”
To learn more about the fantastic support offered to veterans by Walking With The Wounded, visit https://walkingwiththewounded.org.uk/.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oSqMAkgl3fw
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]]>Ian’s journey was far from plain sailing. He capsized on three occasions, resulting in his vessel Sentinel turning upside down and the cabin filling with water. The numerous storms they endured caused significant damage to the Sentinel; Ian had to repair the steering and construct a new rudder. He lost most of his communication devices, and he could only charge the batteries by using a solar panel. When asked what pushed him through to keep going through the multiple storms and capsizes, Ian responded, “The determination to get to the finish and complete the adventure. They were just daily problems which I dealt with one by one.”
In addition to the substantial damage to his boat, Ian also suffered injuries during his time at sea. In the worst capsize, he hit his head, back and shoulder and sustained several broken ribs and concussion. His full trauma kit, supplied by Safeguard Medical, was vital for attending to his injuries. Ian used the zinc oxide tape to support his broken ribs and dressings to cover his wounds. He also used the burns dressings after the cooker boiled over his legs, and the scissors and head torch were used frequently. For Ian to claim an unsupported row, he was not allowed any assistance. By having his trauma kit on board, he was able to complete the challenge successfully and safely entirely solo. Ian commented, “It was great to have the equipment which is easy to use and helped to speed the recovery up. It eased any worries I had about recovering from the injuries and allowed me to concentrate on rowing.”
Ians’ time in the Special Forces fired his passion for pure navigation. He spent 27 years in the military, including serving with the SAS and became a trained mountain guide and ocean yacht-master, navigating all the world’s major mountain ranges, deserts, and oceans. This extensive training prepared him for his row. Ian commented, “It gave me the resilience to know that problems could be solved and the patience to know that you needed to wait, to think and then work through them.” The most challenging aspect of the journey for Ian was the isolation. Even though Ian does not like being on his own, he spent 85 days at sea without communication or assistance, demonstrating his extraordinary ability and strength of character.
Ian’s Special Forces background and commitment to the Armed Forces is honourable and is the reason why Prometheus Medical sponsored his incredible challenge. Prometheus Medical (Part of Safeguard Medical) has years of experience supporting the military with elite medical training. Prometheus also supports major industrial, private companies, individual clients, emergency responders and charitable organisations.
The record-breaking row not only raised money for the Special Air Service Regimental Association (SASRA) and St Michael’s Hospice in Hereford, but it also raised awareness of the mental health challenges facing serving and veteran personnel. Prometheus Medical is proud to have sponsored Ian on his record-breaking journey and supplied him with a full trauma kit to ensure he could complete his journey as safely as possible.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LrQCphskmbU
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