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New Asthma Treatment Breakthrough: What First Aid Trainers Need to Know
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Strokes Are on the Rise: Why Teaching the BE FAST Method is More Important Than Ever
Strokes Are on the Rise: Why Teaching the BE FAST Method is More Important Than Ever As first aid trainers, you are at the heart of building a more prepared, resilient community—empowering individuals with skills that save lives. With the NHS reporting a *28% rise in hospital admissions for strokes Read more…
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Demystifying Age Classifications in CPR Training: A Practical and Inclusive Approach for First Aid Trainers
As first aid trainers, we know that clarity and confidence are essential in delivering life-saving skills. Yet, navigating the guidelines around paediatric CPR, age classifications, and defibrillator use can sometimes be challenging, especially when different organisations define “children” and “adults” in slightly different ways. Here, we’ll unpack the latest thinking Read more…
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A New Era of Eco-Friendly Training Materials
A New Era of Eco-Friendly Training Materials At SkillBase First Aid, we’re excited to announce a major shift towards sustainability in our training resources. We’re transitioning all our training materials to a new eco-friendly format, with our paediatric workbooks leading the way. These workbooks are the first to be printed Read more…
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Updated Diabetes Section for First Aid Trainers
Estimated Reading Time: 5 minutes We’ve made some important updates to the diabetes section in your training materials, based on feedback from trainers Robin K and Kate M. These updates are aimed at providing clearer information on managing low blood sugar (hypos) and high blood sugar (hypers). These updates are Read more…
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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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Global Insights into Mental Health for Our Mental Health First Aid and Wellbeing
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Affirmations and “I Am” Statements: Unleash Your Inner Power (Without the Woo-Woo)
Hello there! 👋 If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably raised an eyebrow or two at the whole affirmation thing. It might seem a bit too “out there,” like something you’d find in a new-age shop next to the crystals and incense. But hold on to your hats! 🎩 There’s Read more…
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Asthma in Children: Coping During Heatwaves
Asthma is a significant concern for many children in the UK, and recent studies show a worrying increase in asthma-related hospitalisations, particularly during heatwaves. Let’s explore why this happens and how we can help our kids stay healthy. Why Heatwaves Are a Problem: Heatwaves can make asthma worse due to: Read more…