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The Rising Risk of Meningitis for University Freshers
As September is well under way, excitement and nerves rise for students embarking on their university journey. However, with the new term also comes an increased risk of meningitis, a serious and potentially deadly infection. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is urging students to ensure they are up to Read more…
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Supporting Students with Asthma as They Head Back to School
As the new school term begins, it’s crucial for first aiders, trainers and educators to be aware of the potential increase in asthma attacks among children returning to the classroom. Recent warnings from the Asthma + Lung UK charity highlight a concerning trend: the number of asthma attacks often rises Read more…
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A Real-Life Hero-on-Standby!
Interview with one of our first-aiders (heroes)! When Chloe Leet from CHL Dressage got in touch with us about her recent experience of an emergency situation we were left feeling so grateful (as was she) that she had recently trained with us on our Emergency First Aid course. Chloe was Read more…
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SkillBase First Aid Guide to Stings & Bites
Do you know the best treatment? Most of us in our life will have been bitten or stung by an insect or bug. In most cases they are minor, causing just general discomfort. However, some stings are more serious and can even involve poisoning. Multiple stings, or those causing anaphylactic Read more…
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SkillBase First Aid Guide to Drowning
If someone were drowning, would you know what to do? When we become submerged in water, it can enter the lungs and cause suffocation. It should be noted that even after a water rescue, a casualty is still at risk, even if they appear to have recovered. Even a small Read more…
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Our 'Train the Trainer' Courses Are you looking to become an Instructor to train independently or for your workplace? You've come to the right place. SkillBase First Aid provides instructor training in both First Aid and Mental Wellbeing First Aid! Believing in the power of education, our ambition is to Read more…
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National Heart Month – Keeping your Heart Healthy!
February is National Heart Month! To mark National Heart Month we wanted to share our expertise on heart health. Including first aid for heart attacks, heart conditions, and how to keep your heart healthy! Fun Facts! Your heart will beat about 100,000 times each day. Your heart is the strongest Read more…
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Why Should You Do First Aid Training?
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…
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Top 10 Healthy Heart Tips for World Heart Day
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…