Taka - Agonal Gasps! (skip to 2:43) 

This video on Bondi Beach is a great example of "Agonal Gasps."  The breaths that Taka are taking are not normal and incapable of sustaining life.  The Bondi lifeguards started CPR and saved his life.  Although this video was shot in 2006 and the CPR guidelines are different today, it is a great real life example of CPR. 

At DS Training Services Ltd, we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality, accredited training that meets all current UK regulatory and industry standards. Whether you're booking a first aid course for your business, school, or community group, you can be confident that our delivery is aligned with national guidance and best practice.

Below you’ll find the key organisations and frameworks that inform and underpin the training we provide:

Health and Safety Executive (HSE)

The HSE is the UK’s national regulator for workplace health and safety. All our workplace first aid courses are delivered in line with HSE guidance, ensuring employers remain compliant with their legal duties.

🔗 Read HSE First Aid at Work Guidance

Ofqual – The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation

Ofqual regulates qualifications in England, including the awarding bodies that accredit our regulated courses. By choosing an Ofqual-recognised course, you're assured of nationally recognised standards and quality.

🔗 Visit Ofqual

Qualsafe Awards

We deliver regulated first aid qualifications through Qualsafe Awards, one of the UK’s largest Ofqual-recognised awarding bodies. This ensures that the content, assessment, and certification meet strict national criteria.

🔗 Learn More About Qualsafe

NHS

We reference NHS guidance throughout our delivery to promote best practice in emergency first aid, CPR, defibrillator use, and general health advice. This helps learners feel confident applying their skills in real-world scenarios.

🔗 Visit NHS First Aid Hub

Resuscitation Council UK

We follow the Resuscitation Council’s protocols for CPR and AED (defibrillator) training. Their science-led guidance is recognised across healthcare, education, and community settings.

🔗 CPR & AED Guidance – Resuscitation Council UK

Mind & Mental Health Foundation

For our mental health awareness and wellbeing workshops, we draw on the insights and best practice from the UK’s leading mental health charities. This ensures a compassionate, informed approach that reflects current public health messaging.

🔗 Visit Mind
🔗 Visit Mental Health Foundation

Why This Matters

By aligning with trusted organisations and frameworks, we ensure your training is:

• Compliant with legal obligations

• Recognised by employers, insurers and authorities

• Up to date with national guidance

• Relevant to real workplace scenarios

Whether you're a school safeguarding your pupils, a gym training staff in CPR, or a local business meeting HSE requirements—we’re here to support you with quality, accredited training.

📧 Got a question about compliance or your organisation’s legal obligations?
Get in touch with us today at ds-training@outlook.com