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 […]

Estimated Reading Time 5 Minutes Whether you celebrate Easter, enjoy the long weekend or simply enjoy some extra chocolate at this time of year, we wanted to share some potentially life-saving information with you. Mini eggs - these treats are a very serious choking hazard. We often flash back to [...]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Sometimes the hardest words to say are the most important. 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 […]