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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Mental Health First Aid training is becoming more and more common. Previously mainly used by large and public sector workplaces, many SME’s and self-employed people are now seeing the value of being trained to deal with a Mental Health First Aid emergency or crisis in the workplace. But do small Read more…
Five Facts We Should All Know About Sepsis. Sepsis is the name for blood poisoning, and is a serious complication of an infection. It is not understood why, but it occurs when the immune system overreacts and attacks a person’s organs and tissues. Sepsis can be treated successfully with antibiotics Read more…
After what seemed like such a long winter, it’s so lovely to have the sun on the horizon! The summer holiday season is just around the corner. For some of us, this means jetting off to an exotic place in the sun. For others, their perfect summer holiday is an Read more…
Women are less likely to survive a cardiac arrest. Studies show that women are far less likely to survive outside of a hospital environment… but why is this? Estimated reading time 4 minutes Dr Hanno Tan, from the University of Amsterdam, analysed the data from all resuscitation attempts made by Read more…
Head injuries are always a concern, especially for a trained first aider. From frequent bumps and tumbles as children to slips and falls as adults – they are so common. But how do we go about treating someone for a head injury that is more severe? It isn’t something we 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…
Just like everything else in the world, First Aid Courses have a sell by date. There is no use buying a lifetime supply of bread and expecting that to go the distance – and First Aid Courses are no different. Estimated reading time: 3 minutes So, firstly, why do First Read more…
Recently we had the total pleasure of interviewing a real champion in the world of mental health advocacy, business and all round inspiring voice! Jake took a wonderfully brave step into the arena of helping others after speaking out about his own lived experience of mental illness. It’s quite one Read more…
It’s our last video for Stress Awareness Month! We’ve covered symptoms, the links between mental health and stress, crutches and pain points, and so much more. Our last episode has got to be pretty good, right? Correct! In our final episode, we ask Julian to divulge what more workplaces can Read more…
Julian Hall breaks down the barriers and tells us some home truths. What do most of his clients admit to relying on and why? In this penultimate episode – Julian exposes some of the most popular forms of stress relief. We learn what people lean on as crutches, just to Read more…
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