There’s no doubt that awareness of mental health conditions is growing in general society. Slowly but surely, this is extending into the workplace too, with reports that 1 in 100 adults around the country have now received some form of mental health awareness training. Yet the picture is not the same across the country, and… Read More
It’s every spendthrift and super-shopper’s favourite time of the year this coming week – Black Friday! Just for the occasion, we’re launching our first-ever Black Friday sale – and it’s a safe bet that you’ll find plenty of mouthwatering discounts. We’re pleased to announce that for one day only, you can get 10% off the… Read More
As people have become more open about their mental health, employers are increasingly looking to support their employees in this regard, and ensure they are happy and productive in the workplace. The most prominent aspect of this has been the growth in First Aid for Mental Health training, a suite of courses that SAMS now… Read More
We often receive questions about the difference between accredited training courses and non-accredited, and which one is better. As we offer both varieties of training on a regular basis, we wouldn’t want to come down too strongly on either side. While many people would consider accredited training to be more advantageous, there are numerous reasons… Read More
If you’ve been following our social media feeds, you might be aware that Lee was due to appear on Neil D’Silva’s Health Matters Radio Show on Channel Radio. We’re pleased to announce that this appearance was a success, and Lee is well on his way to international superstardom! Lee dropped by to talk about our… Read More
One of the questions we receive most often is about the differences between our various classroom training and e-Learning courses. With many of the e-Learning courses providing a cheaper option than their classroom variants, people have asked us whether there’s any difference in the contents of the courses, and what added value our classroom courses… Read More
Thursday: that interminable day in the week that you spend mostly longing for the weekend (unless you work at SAMS, obviously). Thankfully, we’re unveiling something fun and practical to help your Thursday afternoons fly by: our brand new series of safety videos!
Concerns about young people listening to loud music are hardly new. For as long as there have been headphones, parents have chastised their children about playing music too loud, and the children have done their best to ignore it. Playing loud music is considered a right of passage and an emotional outlet, drowning out the… Read More
What is the best way to learn? Some argue that its through practical activities such as science experiments in class. Or maybe its through reading, since we can remember almost everything we read. There are many different effective methods to learn — but which is the best? Studies show that teaching others what you have… Read More
Welfare facilities in the workplace It is the law to provide acceptable and suitable welfare facilities in a place of work, as these facilities are necessary for the comfort and health of your employees. They include sufficient toilets, washing, changing facilities, a place to rest and somewhere clean to eat and drink during breaks. To provide… Read More