When it comes to burns, would you know what to do? Suggested treatments are updated regularly by the HSE… but it will only take a few minutes to familiarise yourself with the best suggested treatments! Burns can be caused by Read more…
People fall and in injure themselves all the time. More often than not, they dust themselves down, laugh it off and carry on. But what if they have seriously hurt themselves, and more importantly, how can we tell? Reading Time: Read more…
Most of us will know someone who has experienced a panic attack. But very few of us know how to effectively help someone suffering from one. Unlike most airway and breathing problems, hyperventilation is where someone is taking in too Read more…
Our first aid training team visit workplaces up and down the country to run courses. We’re often asked to have a look at workplace first aid kits to see if they are up to scratch. It’s surprising how many times Read more…
Brrrrr! It’s that time of year again when it’s weather warnings galore and snow forecasts daily on the news! You daren’t venture outside without the full hat, scarf, gloves and coat combo. But is it enough? In the colder months, Read more…
When it comes to compliance, we want to keep this as simple as possible. Struggling to make your First Aid Needs selection? It can be pretty confusing from company to company. But don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! Let’s get Read more…
…Would you be able to find it? If it was the middle of the night and you were waiting for the emergency services to arrive, how easily would they find you? How clearly signed is your house? Is there even Read more…
You’ve tried Calpol, you’ve tried extra blankets, alongside a concoction of over the counter remedies – but nothing seems to be working. The doctor says it’s a virus, so there is nothing more they can prescribe and to ‘keep doing Read more…
From all of us here at Skillbase First Aid, we want to wish you a very Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year! Fancy a giggle? Here is our SkillBase First Aid Choir, spreading some festive cheer! Please feel Read more…
Did you know that there are over 4.9 million people with Diabetes in the UK and it is estimated that around 850,000 people are currently living with type 2 Diabetes but are yet to be diagnosed. Diabetes is a medical Read more…