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.
The pandemic of 2020 and 2021 has affected almost every aspect of our lives and made the way we go about things every day a little… different. Things that were never an issue before now require some careful consideration, especially when they involve close personal contact. This makes understanding and Read more…
Defibs (sometimes called Automated External Defibrillators or AEDs) are increasingly becoming available in workplaces and the community (public access defibrillation). With so many more AED’s available, it’s a great idea for everyone to know how to use a defibrillator. This guide will give you a free overview of how to Read more…
Epilepsy Awareness Week takes place from 24th-30th May 2021 this year. It can be really traumatic to witness someone having a seizure. But it can be even more traumatic when you don’t know what to do… What are seizures? Seizures or fits are most commonly associated with epilepsy. As a Read more…
World Heart Day is on Tuesday 29th September 2020. With this in mind, we look at ways you can keep your heart healthy. The heart is part of your body’s circulatory system. It’s made up of the atria, ventricles, valves, various arteries and veins. The main function of your Read more…
We provide Mental Health First Aid Courses but we do not offer support for those in immediate crisis. The services below may be more appropriate if you, or someone you know, is currently experiencing distress. If you, or someone you know, is in immediate danger call 999. Samaritans Registered charity Read more…
When working in a school, it can be really tough to know what you need – as each school’s requirements may differ to another. There is no black or white answer when it comes to school first aid training – but we are going to break this down in the Read more…
The SkillBase First Aid Guide to Heat Exhaustion & Heat Stroke Love it or loathe it, the weather is due to get most of us hot and bothered this week. When we become hot, we sweat – leading to loss of water and salt which can make us very unwell. Read more…
After what seemed like such a long winter, it’s so lovely to have the sun on the horizon! The summer holiday season is just around the corner. For some of us, this means jetting off to an exotic place in the sun. For others, their perfect summer holiday is an Read more…
Head injuries are always a concern, especially for a trained first aider. From frequent bumps and tumbles as children to slips and falls as adults – they are so common. But how do we go about treating someone for a head injury that is more severe? It isn’t something we Read more…
It’s a common one. You need First Aid Training, but how long is this going to take you? How many days of annual leave will you need (or days out of the office) for you to get up to speed? The easiest answer is: it depends. Each course has different Read more…
We live and breathe health, safety, risk and wellbeing here at SkillBase, and the safety of all our delegates and our trainers are of paramount importance. With support from the HSE in their latest policy update (15/01/21) stating first aid training can continue to take place under relevant coronavirus restrictions, we continue to work extremely hard to ensure rigorous Covid-secure protocols are in place.