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…
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…
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…
For those of us that enjoy some of the traditional Halloween treats like apple-bobbing, fancy dress parties and trick or treating, this year is set to be quite different. In the midst of a global pandemic, we have to keep sensible and safe. This means most people won’t be welcoming Read more…
Be Empowered mental health training has now merged with SkillBase First Aid to bring you excellent and engaging training across a range of both physical and mental health courses. Our strong belief in the parity of esteem between mental and physical health is becoming a reality and we are Read more…
Covid-19 related information – last updated 24th February 2022 Following the recent changes to Covid guidelines and future roadmap from the government, we wanted to clarify what you can expect from us when you attend one of our training courses. Though no longer mandatory, we have kept many of our Read more…
It’s a common one. You need First Aid Training, but how long is this going to take you? How many days of annual leave will you need (or days out of the office) for you to get up to speed? Let’s break this down… Estimated reading time: 3 minutes Like Read more…
Want to know some quick tips on how to assist with fainting? The Science Part When a casualty faints it is caused by a reduction in oxygenated blood to the brain. This is caused by the blood vessels in the lower part of the body dilating, and the blood rushing Read more…
In our experience, embarking on training a new subject (or a familiar subject in a new way) can sometimes be daunting. I’ve completed the First Aid Instructor training course to help me understand how it feels to stand up and present in a group. I hope what I learnt will help you Read more…