The latest blog posts from SkillBase First Aid. We cover a variety of subjects that all revolve around the first aid industry.
We try to dispell myths and expand the knowledge of existing first aiders as well as helping those people who may wish to become first aiders in the future… or even become first aid training instructors.
Whatever your level of interest or experience, there is bound to be something to interest you in the Skillbase First Aid blog… and we update with new content regularly so keep coming back.
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Sometimes we speak with people who are afraid to provide life-saving first aid, because they are afraid of legal action. Whether at work or when out and about, it is important that we are all willing to help someone, without the fear of any legal repercussions. After all, if it Read more…
Like us, you’ve probably seen hundreds of emails, articles and posts about GDPR, the new data protection regulations that became enforceable in May 2018. In many of the better articles out there, the overall message for the introduction of GDPR is to take the changes seriously, but not to panic. Afterall, Read more…
Even the mention of the word Meningitis can spark fear into people. It’s an awful disease that can lead to long term complications, and sadly in some cases death. That’s why it’s so important that everyone knows the signs and symptoms – not just first aiders. Although there are ‘at Read more…
Often when we are training first aiders about Meningitis, people think that the main sign and symptom they should look out for is a distinctive rash. It’s super important that we do know about how to recognise and test this rash, but even more important that we all understand that Read more…
Anaphylaxis or Anaphylactic Shock is a severe allergic reaction. It is caused when the immune system has an overreaction to an allergen. An allergen is a trigger and might include foods, such as dairy products, nuts or seafood, medication, latex or insect stings. Almost anything can be an allergen. A Read more…
Have you seen the post doing the rounds on social media claiming that coughing during a heart attack can help? It’s been doing the rounds for years and has had more comebacks than Britney Spears. The fact of the matter is it simply isn’t true – and sharing this post, Read more…
There are nearly 6 million people in the UK with asthma. Although management and treatment of asthma is very good, we should not forget that it is a life threatening condition. Over 1,500 people die in the UK of asthma each year. When an asthmatic is exposed to a trigger, Read more…
We love it when people leave our courses brimming with confidence, and ready to take on any first aid emergency that heads their way. True standby-superheroes. We’re even told sometimes by delegates that they can’t wait for an emergency to happen, which is maybe a little worrying! All of our Read more…
Emergencies happen. On ordinary days, for ordinary people, life can change in a heartbeat. In a heartbeat, it’s three o’clock in the morning and your neighbour is frantically knocking on your door because their toddler has stopped breathing and is turning blue. In a heartbeat, you’re driving home from work, Read more…
Let your loved ones know you’re safe with new personal safety app. Whether it’s hiking alone or walking down a street after dark — sometimes you want to know someone’s got your back, feel safe and give your friends and family peace of mind. Google’s new personal safety app lets Read more…