We believe everyone should have a basic understanding of first aid and that it shouldn’t cost a fortune. For this reason, we’re happy to share our collective knowledge and provide a bit of free online first aid training.
If you want to know how to cope in almost any emergency first aid situation then you should check out these free guides. You may save a life.
You can book in for a first aid course here.
🔴 LIVE & UPDATING | Last Update: June 29th 2026 Target Implementation: September 2026 Published by: SkillBase First Aid Compliance Team Editor’s Note: This is a fluid, live blog for School Leadership Teams (SLTs), Governors, and Safeguarding Leads. As the Department for Education (DfE) finalises and releases the official statutory Read more…
At SkillBase, we’ve always believed that being a first aider is about more than just knowing how to wrap a wound or perform CPR. It’s about being a Hero on Standby. Our mission is to move you beyond “competence” (ticking a box) and into “confidence” (knowing you can handle whatever Read more…
We have all seen the stroke adverts on what to look out for, haven’t we? But how confident are you when it comes to recognising and assisting someone experiencing a stroke? What is a stroke? A stroke is a life-threatening medical emergency that occurs when the blood supply to part Read more…
Restart a Heart Day campaign is observed on the 16th of October every year with the aim to encourage more people to learn CPR and life-saving skills through first aid training. Emergencies happen. On ordinary days, for ordinary people, life can change in a heartbeat. Imagine that you had absolutely Read more…
The second Saturday in September is World First Aid Day! First aid is often the difference between life and death in emergency situations, bridging the crucial gap between the occurrence of an accident or sudden illness and the arrival of professional medical help. World First Aid Day aims to raise Read more…
Every hero packs plasters with their passport. Whether you’re jetting off somewhere sunny or enjoying donkey rides and 99s on the coast, summer holidays are all about making memories, not managing mayhem. But with more sun, more activity, and a few more indulgences, holiday mishaps like heat exhaustion, stings, or Read more…
The SkillBase First Aid Guide to Heat Exhaustion & Heat Stroke – would you know what to do? When we become hot, we sweat – leading to loss of water and salt which can make us very unwell. First Aid training courses may teach you how to deal with most Read more…
The sun is splitting the sky, the evenings are long, and the sound of the ice cream van is finally back in our streets. Summer heatwaves can feel like a gift, a chance to relax and soak up some much-needed Vitamin D. We’re all pretty good at remembering the basics Read more…
Did you know that there are over 5 million people with Diabetes in the UK (equivalent to more than 1 in 14 people)? The majority of these are living with type 2 diabetes, with the number of people diagnosed with type 2 diabetes having almost doubled in the last 15 Read more…
As September is well under way, excitement and nerves rise for students embarking on their university journey. However, with the new term also comes an increased risk of meningitis, a serious and potentially deadly infection. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is urging students to ensure they are up to Read more…