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.
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🔴 LIVE & UPDATING | Last Update: July 7th 2026 Target Implementation: September 2026 Published by: SkillBase First Aid Compliance Team The Department for Education guidance has now been released, and we are reviewing the detail carefully. There are some important updates for school leaders, especially around whole-school allergy safety, Read more…
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…
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…
If you couldn’t call 999, what would you do? If you were in a situation where you were unable to make a voice call, did you know that you can now contact the emergency services by a text message? 📱 Text 999 in an Emergency – How to Use Read more…
Sometimes the hardest words to say are the most important. What is World Suicide Prevention Day? World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD)Â was established in 2003 in conjunction with the World Health Organisation (WHO) aimed at reaching national organisations, governments and the general public, giving a singular message that suicide can be 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…
From 1 September 2025, significant updates to the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Statutory Framework will come into effect. These changes bring new legal requirements and fresh opportunities for improving safety in schools, nurseries, and early years settings. We’ve summarised the 3 key points and what they mean for your Read more…