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Our team are available Monday – Friday from 08.30 – 17.00.

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Our address is SkillBase First Aid, The Coach House, Desford Hall, Leicester Lane, Desford. LE9 9JJ if you need to write to us.

SkillBase First Aid Instructor Training Courses take place at our flagship training centre at Desford Hall.

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Restart a Heart Day

October 14, 2022

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 […]

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World Mental Health Day

October 6, 2022

Get ready for World Mental Health Day on 10 October, as we call on everyone to open up to mental health, to talk and to listen! World Mental Health Day was first observed on the 10th of October 1992 as an annual activity of the World Federation for Mental Health […]

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What should my company do for World Mental Health Day?

October 6, 2022

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

October 6, 2022

World Mental Health Day was first observed on 10 October 1992 as an annual activity of the World Federation for Mental Health aimed at promoting mental health advocacy and educating the public on relevant issues. Celebrated on the 10th of October, it provides an opportunity to place the spotlight on the […]

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Youth Mental Health Day – Interview with King Edward VI College

September 22, 2022

Youth Mental Health Day is a great opportunity to raise further awareness of young people and their mental health. We recently had the pleasure of talking to Adam Craddock-Wright, Teacher of Psychology at King Edward VI College (KE6) in Nuneaton about the new roll-out of Fundamental Wellbeing First Aid training. […]

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World Suicide Prevention Day – 10th September

September 5, 2022

What is World Suicide Prevention Day? World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD) 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 prevented. WSPD continues to grow year on year, with recent […]

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Any questions? Let’s talk! We’re on 0330 335 1234.

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Trusted by over a hundred-thousand first aiders!

The First Aid Trainer course was interactive, fun and approachable.

It's been a great course so happy to have taken it.

Daniel Barker Trainee, First Aid Instructor

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Daniel Barker
2018-03-13richard-2
The First Aid Trainer course was interactive, fun and approachable.

It's been a great course so happy to have taken it.

Daniel BarkerDaniel Barker
55stars
The First Aid Trainer course was interactive, fun and approachable.

It's been a great course so happy to have taken it.
Just completed 3 day 1st aid course at the coach house Desford. Tutor was vibrant, enthusiastic, good balance between humour and keeping the course on track.

Clair Sims First Aider,

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Clair Sims
2016-07-13richard-2
Just completed 3 day 1st aid course at the coach house Desford. Tutor was vibrant, enthusiastic, good balance between humour and keeping the course on track.

Clair SimsClair Sims
55stars
Just completed 3 day 1st aid course at the coach house Desford. Tutor was vibrant, enthusiastic, good balance between humour and keeping the course on track.
Very informative and great equipment!

Laura Todd First Aider, The Thetford Academy

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Really well throughout. Relaxed and informative. Very effective training good length and easily understood

Marie Schwenk First Aider, Get Laid Beds

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Marie Schwenk
2021-05-26laura-roberts
Really well throughout. Relaxed and informative. Very effective training good length and easily understood

Marie SchwenkMarie Schwenk
55stars
Really well throughout. Relaxed and informative. Very effective training good length and easily understood
I thought the course was great - well delivered, very informative, went home and remembered important elements! Book was fantastic and user friendly, will deffo be back!

Nina , Tree Tots Day Nursery

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Nina
2016-08-16richard-2
I thought the course was great - well delivered, very informative, went home and remembered important elements! Book was fantastic and user friendly, will deffo be back!

NinaNina
55stars
I thought the course was great - well delivered, very informative, went home and remembered important elements! Book was fantastic and user friendly, will deffo be back!
Great refresher, fun way to learn, really enjoyable.

Gaynor Alcock First Aider, Station Road Dental Practice

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Gaynor Alcock
2019-09-02
Great refresher, fun way to learn, really enjoyable.

Gaynor AlcockGaynor Alcock
55stars
Great refresher, fun way to learn, really enjoyable.

The training was thorough, built confidence, and the instructor made it less daunting and more enjoyable. I feel very prepared now compared to other first aid courses I've done.

Laura Ellis First Aider, Bilton School

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Laura Ellis
2020-11-10hope-mathews
The training was thorough, built confidence, and the instructor made it less daunting and more enjoyable. I feel very prepared now compared to other first aid courses I've done.

Laura EllisLaura Ellis
55stars
The training was thorough, built confidence, and the instructor made it less daunting and more enjoyable. I feel very prepared now compared to other first aid courses I've done.
All three days of the Instructor course were excellent! The help and advice from both tutors and the resources that they provided me with, left me feeling confident in delivering the courses and...
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All three days of the Instructor course were excellent! The help and advice from both tutors and the resources that they provided me with, left me feeling confident in delivering the courses and understood there is plenty of help and support on offer if and when i need it!

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Steven O’Sullivan Network Instructor, Cow Lees Care Home

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Steven O’Sullivan
2019-06-13laura-roberts
All three days of the Instructor course were excellent! The help and advice from both tutors and the resources that they provided me with, left me feeling confident in delivering the courses and...
Steven O’SullivanSteven O’Sullivan
55stars
All three days of the Instructor course were excellent! The help and advice from both tutors and the resources that they provided me with, left me feeling confident in delivering the courses and...
A very informative and concise course. The tutor had a really good delivery which made us attentive and made our experience enjoyable!

R Jayes First Aider, Baldwin Trust

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R Jayes
2019-04-04jessica-clarke-wheatley
A very informative and concise course. The tutor had a really good delivery which made us attentive and made our experience enjoyable!

R JayesR Jayes
55stars
A very informative and concise course. The tutor had a really good delivery which made us attentive and made our experience enjoyable!

Recently had our workplace's first Mental Health First Aid course. It was excellent, and as was our trainer, Rebecca. All those who attended felt at ease, even though it is a very difficult subj...
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Recently had our workplace's first Mental Health First Aid course. It was excellent, and as was our trainer, Rebecca. All those who attended felt at ease, even though it is a very difficult subject. Very thought provoking, and this is now something that we want to offer to all of our employees!

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Catherine Canning Training Manager, C R Civil Engineering Limited

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Catherine Canning
2018-11-14jessica-clarke-wheatley
Recently had our workplace's first Mental Health First Aid course. It was excellent, and as was our trainer, Rebecca. All those who attended felt at ease, even though it is a very difficult subj...
Catherine CanningCatherine Canning
55stars
Recently had our workplace's first Mental Health First Aid course. It was excellent, and as was our trainer, Rebecca. All those who attended felt at ease, even though it is a very difficult subj...
Made to feel welcome from beginning to end. Professional in every aspect, the set-up, organisation, materials/resources and delivery. I'd highly recommend SkillBase First Aid, best First Aid pro...
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Made to feel welcome from beginning to end. Professional in every aspect, the set-up, organisation, materials/resources and delivery. I'd highly recommend SkillBase First Aid, best First Aid provider I've experienced.

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Trevor Bailey First Aider,

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Trevor Bailey
2021-03-25naomi
Made to feel welcome from beginning to end. Professional in every aspect, the set-up, organisation, materials/resources and delivery. I'd highly recommend SkillBase First Aid, best First Aid pro...
Trevor BaileyTrevor Bailey
55stars
Made to feel welcome from beginning to end. Professional in every aspect, the set-up, organisation, materials/resources and delivery. I'd highly recommend SkillBase First Aid, best First Aid pro...
Very informative first aid training, Very thorough in all aspects of first aid training and would recommend SkillBase training.

Kayleigh Duncan trainee, Hill Care LTD

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Kayleigh Duncan
2018-03-05richard-2
Very informative first aid training, Very thorough in all aspects of first aid training and would recommend SkillBase training.

Kayleigh DuncanKayleigh Duncan
55stars
Very informative first aid training, Very thorough in all aspects of first aid training and would recommend SkillBase training.

Claire was great, friendly and very informative. Thank you.

Jodie Lockwood First Aider, Twin Lakes Park

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Jodie Lockwood
2019-09-02natalie-furborough
Claire was great, friendly and very informative. Thank you.

Jodie LockwoodJodie Lockwood
55stars
Claire was great, friendly and very informative. Thank you.
Very interesting and useful first aid course. An excellent delivery by the tutor, I didn't once fall asleep! This is the best course I've ever attended!

Karen Williams First Aider, Walton Place Clinic

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Karen Williams
2018-11-14laura-roberts
Very interesting and useful first aid course. An excellent delivery by the tutor, I didn't once fall asleep! This is the best course I've ever attended!

Karen WilliamsKaren Williams
55stars
Very interesting and useful first aid course. An excellent delivery by the tutor, I didn't once fall asleep! This is the best course I've ever attended!
Thank you, I am very pleased, would definitely come back and definitely recommend.

Jennie Thompson First Aider,

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Jennie Thompson
2020-11-10laura-roberts
Thank you, I am very pleased, would definitely come back and definitely recommend.

Jennie ThompsonJennie Thompson
55stars
Thank you, I am very pleased, would definitely come back and definitely recommend.

Very interesting course! I learnt a lot!

Elaine Champion First Aider, A. J Champion & Sons Ltd.

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I actually enjoyed the course more than I thought I would, it's heavy going at times but that is the purpose, to equip you with the toolbox to help in these types of difficult situations.

Lucy , Mitsubishi Chemical Europe GmbH

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Lucy
2022-07-19ceri-morris
I actually enjoyed the course more than I thought I would, it's heavy going at times but that is the purpose, to equip you with the toolbox to help in these types of difficult situations.

LucyLucy
55stars
I actually enjoyed the course more than I thought I would, it's heavy going at times but that is the purpose, to equip you with the toolbox to help in these types of difficult situations.
Engaging, insightful and hugely helpful.

Alex Robinson First Aider, Second City Church

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Alex Robinson
2021-03-25hope-mathews
Engaging, insightful and hugely helpful.

Alex RobinsonAlex Robinson
55stars
Engaging, insightful and hugely helpful.

Very fun as usual, but still received the full knowledge and impact of the issues you could face in everyday life! Brilliant course!

Connor Penman First Aider, Neovia

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Connor Penman
2019-06-07natalie-furborough
Very fun as usual, but still received the full knowledge and impact of the issues you could face in everyday life! Brilliant course!

Connor PenmanConnor Penman
55stars
Very fun as usual, but still received the full knowledge and impact of the issues you could face in everyday life! Brilliant course!
The instructor was friendly and made me feel very relaxed throughout the 3 days course. Everything was explained really well and i learnt a lot.

Anita Bains First Aider, Support Asia Ltd

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Anita Bains
2019-06-18natalie-furborough
The instructor was friendly and made me feel very relaxed throughout the 3 days course. Everything was explained really well and i learnt a lot.

Anita BainsAnita Bains
55stars
The instructor was friendly and made me feel very relaxed throughout the 3 days course. Everything was explained really well and i learnt a lot.