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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The festive season for lots of people can be a time of joy and a great opportunity to spend time with loved ones, but for some it can be a lonely and stressful period. Whether you live with a mental health problem or not, there is pressure to socialise with Read more…
The nights are drawing in and it’s getting chilly, so it’s time to dig out the big coat! You might be wrapping up with your gloves and scarves, or celebrating with some tasty food whilst watching a colourful light display. The last thing you’ll probably be thinking about is fire Read more…
Join Angela Mappin from SkillBase First Aid for this live 30 min webinar on Wednesday 3rd November at 14:00 for International Stress Awareness Week 2021! Limited spaces – book my FREE place today! > The world of work is ever-changing. There may be an emphasis on competition, pressure to achieve Read more…
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…
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…
World Wellbeing Week 2021! World Wellbeing Week provides a great opportunity to talk about all things well-being (which we love to do!) We have certainly all been challenged over the past year when it comes to our mental and physical wellbeing. Staying at home and not being able to take 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…
We love talking about mental health. Full stop. Awareness days and weeks are a fantastic way to bring a subject to the forefront of people’s minds, workplaces and communities. It gives us an opportunity to educate, celebrate and promote really vital topics, like mental health at work. Plenty of valuable Read more…
Are you feeling apprehensive or worried about returning to work? We have all been looking forward to getting back to some kind of ‘normality’ after the last year and all it has brought to us individually. We can’t help but see all the excitement and buzz around pubs, retail and Read more…