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.
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 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…
Do you know the best treatment? Most of us in our life will have been bitten or stung by an insect or bug. In most cases they are minor, causing just general discomfort. However, some stings are more serious and can even involve poisoning. Multiple stings, or those causing anaphylactic Read more…
If someone were drowning, would you know what to do? When we become submerged in water, it can enter the lungs and cause suffocation. It should be noted that even after a water rescue, a casualty is still at risk, even if they appear to have recovered. Even a small Read more…
Epilepsy Awareness Week takes place from 23rd-29th May 2022 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…
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? Did You know? Around 150,000 people in the UK suffer a stroke each year. They are most common Read more…
February is National Heart Month! To mark National Heart Month we wanted to share our expertise on heart health. Including first aid for heart attacks, heart conditions and how to keep your heart healthy! Fun Facts! Your heart will beat about 100,000 times each day. Your heart is the strongest Read more…
The nights are drawing in and it’s getting chilly, so it’s time to dig out the big coat! You might be wrapping up with your gloves and scarves, or celebrating with some tasty food whilst watching a colourful light display. The last thing you’ll probably be thinking about is fire Read more…
World Heart Day is celebrated each year on the 29th of September. With this in mind, we look at our top 10 healthy heart tips. 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 Read more…
Today is World First Aid Day! Have you ever thought…’I really should learn some first aid?’ or ‘Would I know what to do in an emergency?’ As it’s World First Aid Day, maybe it’s time to take action? A recent report has shown that only half of people in the Read more…