This is the go-to space for our community of passionate first aid and mental health first trainers. Here, you’ll find the latest news, expert insights, and resources to help you grow, connect, and thrive in your training journey. Whether it’s tips for the classroom, updates from SkillBase HQ, or stories from fellow Hero Makers — it’s all here to keep you informed and inspired.
Using HSE Statistics in Communications The recently published HSE statistics for 2023/24 provide valuable insights that we can all use to enhance communication strategies, whether working in-house or as independent trainer. You can view the recap post over on our blog here – https://www.skillbasefirstaid.com/2024-recap-from-the-hse/ We’ve put together a few examples Read more…
Strokes Are on the Rise: Why Teaching the BE FAST Method is More Important Than Ever As first aid trainers, you are at the heart of building a more prepared, resilient community—empowering individuals with skills that save lives. With the NHS reporting a *28% rise in hospital admissions for strokes Read more…
Streamlining Delegate Feedback and Certification Submission When it comes to ensuring your delegates’ details and feedback are processed efficiently for certification, following the correct process is essential. This guide provides step-by-step instructions and best practices to make the process seamless. A flowchart illustrating the process is included below. Key Steps Read more…
As first aid trainers, we know that clarity and confidence are essential in delivering life-saving skills. Yet, navigating the guidelines around paediatric CPR, age classifications, and defibrillator use can sometimes be challenging, especially when different organisations define “children” and “adults” in slightly different ways. Here, we’ll unpack the latest thinking Read more…
Streamlining Our Course Processing System We’re thrilled to share some positive news about the ongoing improvements to our certificate processing system, which we believe will make your training experience smoother and more efficient. Fewer Typos, Faster Processing One of the most significant improvements we’ve noticed is the reduction in the Read more…
A New Era of Eco-Friendly Training Materials At SkillBase First Aid, we’re excited to announce a major shift towards sustainability in our training resources. We’re transitioning all our training materials to a new eco-friendly format, with our paediatric workbooks leading the way. These workbooks are the first to be printed Read more…
As the new school term begins, it’s crucial for first aiders, trainers and educators to be aware of the potential increase in asthma attacks among children returning to the classroom. Recent warnings from the Asthma + Lung UK charity highlight a concerning trend: the number of asthma attacks often rises Read more…
As a psychology teacher who has been helping young adults navigate exam results season for over a decade, I’ve witnessed the rollercoaster of emotions that come with this time of year. It’s a period filled with anticipation, excitement, anxiety, and sometimes disappointment. For many late teenagers, their exam results represent Read more…
Our training materials are designed to provide maximum flexibility and convenience, ensuring you always have access to the latest, most effective resources. When you order on the hub, your course directive download will include a link to your most up-to-date online presentation. This presentation contains the latest version of our training materials Read more…