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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Emergencies happen. On ordinary days, for ordinary people, life can change in a heartbeat. In a heartbeat, it’s 7.15 am. You are just back from the night shift and your neighbour is frantically knocking on your door because their toddler has stopped breathing and is turning blue. In a heartbeat, 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…
World Wellbeing Week 2021! World Wellbeing Week provides a great opportunity to talk about all things well-being (which we love to do!) We have certainly all been challenged over the past year when it comes to our mental and physical wellbeing. Staying at home and not being able to take Read more…
Every year in the UK 30,000 people experience a cardiac arrest with 80% of those experiencing a cardiac arrest in the home. This means it could be family members or friends, and if we don’t act quickly enough, they could die within minutes. Many deaths could be prevented if first 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…
We love talking about mental health. Full stop. Awareness days and weeks are a fantastic way to bring a subject to the forefront of people’s minds, workplaces and communities. It gives us an opportunity to educate, celebrate and promote really vital topics, like mental health at work. Plenty of valuable Read more…
Are you feeling apprehensive or worried about returning to work? We have all been looking forward to getting back to some kind of ‘normality’ after the last year and all it has brought to us individually. We can’t help but see all the excitement and buzz around pubs, retail and Read more…
Join the campaign for workplace culture change! The nation faces a mental health crisis in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. More people than ever will need mental health and wellbeing support. Employers can help by driving a positive transformation in workplace mental health and performance through bringing together diversity Read more…
First Aid Training in a safe and Covid-secure way We have been providing our first aid training courses under government guidelines and strict risk assessments. The HSE also states that first aid training remains essential, with our trainers and delegates able to train face-to-face for work purposes. First Aid training Read more…