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First Aid Blog

The latest blog posts from SkillBase First Aid. We cover a variety of subjects that all revolve around the first aid industry.

We try to dispell myths and expand the knowledge of existing first aiders as well as helping those people who may wish to become first aiders in the future… or even become first aid training instructors.

Whatever your level of interest or experience, there is bound to be something to interest you in the Skillbase First Aid blog… and we update with new content regularly so keep coming back.

You can view more or book in for First Aid Training here.

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Stress Awareness Day: Are We Getting Better at Recognising Stress?

“You okay? You seem stressed.” “I’m so stressed at the minute.” “Can’t talk much today. I’m absolutely bogged down!” We’ve all heard these conversations, probably more times than we can count. And I wonder whether that’s part of the problem. We talk about stress so often that it’s become a Read more

By SkillBase First Aid, ago

8 Things to try in the workplace AFTER World Mental Health Day!

World Mental Health Day can open up useful conversations. What happens afterwards is your chance to turn those conversations into something your team can feel in their working day. Imagine if someone shared an idea, asked for support or told you something needed to change. A few weeks later, they Read more

By Phill Dangerfield, ago

Benedict’s Law: Your Guide to the New School Allergy Safety Guidance (Updated November 2026)

Last updated: 10 November 2026 Published by: SkillBase First Aid Compliance Team The Department for Education published its statutory guidance, Allergy safety in schools, on 6 July 2026. This is the guidance behind what is widely known as Benedict’s Law, named in memory of five-year-old Benedict Blythe, who died after Read more

By Ceri Morris, ago

Helping Hero Makers Lower Costs: Introducing the Delegate Discount Card Scheme

At the heart of our community is a simple goal = helping ‘Hero Makers’ thrive! Whether you deliver first aid training, mental wellbeing courses, or both, you’re already making an incredible impact in workplaces, schools, and communities every single day. So we’ve been looking at new ways to support you Read more

By Ceri Morris, ago