The dangers of button batteries
The dangers of button batteries and importance of keeping them safely secured Button batteries or lithium coin cell batteries are widely used in many devices. Anything that flashes or makes a sound is likely to contain one of these. If swallowed, these tiny batteries...
Firework Safety – Top Tips to keep safe
Autumn in the UK usually heralds the start of firework season. There are many festivities where fireworks feature strongly; such as Halloween, Bonfire Night, Diwali, New Year and Chinese New Year. Public displays are by far the safest way to enjoy fireworks. However,...
Halloween – Your Ultimate Guide to Staying Safe and Sane on the Scariest Night of the Year
Whether you love Halloween or loathe it, the occasion is growing in popularity. For many, Halloween is a spine-chilling spectacular and night of unlimited sweets. For others it is simply overwhelming and intimidating. Whether you favour the full-on horror-fest or will...
Keeping Children Safe in the Dark | Safety Guide for All Ages & Pets Too
As the clocks go back and the nights draw in, it is an overnight adjustment for all of us keeping children safe in the dark. The darker evenings can have a big impact. However, our routines of picking up children from playdates or afterschool clubs, cycling home from...
Accidents on the Road – how to help safely
Road Safety Roads are busy with cars, buses, taxis, bikes and pedestrians. Since Covid19 many people are avoiding public transport. More families are out riding their bikes. At the same time, electric cars are also gaining popularity. They are silent, so you or your...
The Heart of the Matter
Everything you need to know about heart health from cardiac arrest and CPR, to heart attacks and high blood pressure. The heart is one of our most vital organs and fundamental to life. We have written so many articles on this amazing organ, here is a review of...
How a spoonful of honey could save your child’s life
Why button batteries can be so dangerous and how a spoonful of honey could save your child’s life! How button batteries can be so dangerous Sometimes button batteries pass straight through without causing harm. Serious problems occur when a battery,...
Sudden cardiac arrest in the young and the simple screening to avoid them
The shocking stats Cardiac arrest doesn’t only happen to old people. Every week in the UK, 12 seemingly fit and healthy young people, aged 35 years and under, die from Young, Sudden Cardiac Death or YSCD. The definition of young sudden cardiac death...
Cardiac Arrest – would you know what to do?
In 2012 the tragic death of Claire Squires in the London Marathon shocked the nation. A superfit young woman, who had recently climbed Mount Kilimanjaro and had trained hard for the Marathon. Claire’s death was the tenth since the London Marathon began in 1981. Five...Award Winning
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Sandy Clark
20:52 28 Nov 21
In my 35 year career I can honestly say this was the best first aid course I have attended! Really well presented and... good delivery. Online work was essential to the course, providing more depth of knowledge but was easy to work through. The course was well designed and tweaked for individual professions. Paul, our trainer, was very engaging and kept everyone’s interest. The day flew by! Well worth booking!!read more
Dave Burnett
17:01 12 Nov 21
Superb CPR/BLS course delivered for 6 of us which included clinicians & reception staff. Jenny was excellent- great... balance of well simplified theoretical concepts & practical advice as well as good hands on practical element. Tailored the session effortlessly. Best CPR course I’ve attended since I qualified 17 years ago!read more
Basia Klimas
18:53 18 Oct 21
I attended a 3 hour emergency First Aid course extremely well delivered by Jenny. She covered so many topics and... presented them in an easy to remember practical manner. She was also able to stimulate and answer several questions from the group around and on a tangent to the topic. I feel much more confident now.read more
Paula Hamilton
10:26 04 Oct 21
Excellent course. Very easy to navigate and full of invaluable information and skills that everyone should have. My son... did this for his Duke of Edinburgh Skills section and really enjoyed it. Modules to test you knowledge after topics and a certificate of achievement at the end. Emma completes the Assessor report too. Very well organised.read more
Zydie
12:52 30 Sep 21
Excellently delivered course as usual - 3rd time back for me which is testament in itself! Our trainer, Jenny was... energetic, enthusiastic and really clear in her delivery. Huge thanks to her for making the day whizz by with lots of laughs and no after-lunch lethargy.read more
Olivia Mankowitz
14:43 21 Sep 21
Our trainer, Paul, was very knowledgeable, and included all of us in the learning experience. We covered a lot of... material and there was plenty of time to ask questions. It was a very interactive course. I feel confident to deal with a variety of situations that I wouldn't have known how to deal with before. Thank you, Paul!read more
simon williams
20:35 24 Aug 21
Excellent teaching, patient and detailed. Hope never have to put in to practice what I learnt but much more confident... now should I be called on. Really recommend this course to anyone wanting to learn first aid skills.read more
Grace Savage
11:10 12 Aug 21
5 stars for First Aid for Life trainers!Jane was knowledgeable, knew all her subjects and ensured that everyone felt... at ease! Covid Safe!!I fully recommendread more
Julia Reid
19:18 23 Jul 21
Very detailed course. The Tutor was friendly and informative.Thanks very much.
Monica Lawrence
09:27 22 Jul 21
Thoroughly enjoyed this First Aid course. The course was brilliant, not only did it take place in a air conditioned... room on one of the hottest days of the month, but the course was very hands on with lots of opportunity to practice the life saving techniques. The course instructor Steve was truly exceptional, he communicated well, was very knowledgeable and interacted well with all the delegates. I would definitely use First Aid for Life again and again and am happy to recommend them.read more
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13:22 07 Jul 21
Excellent online content and excellent delivery in person (blended course). Would definitely recommend.
Matthew Leach
11:42 04 Jul 21
Great first aid training session. Engaging, informative and delivered with energy and enthusiasm. Highly recommended.
Ollie
10:03 29 Jun 21
The course was extremely informative and Andy was a wonderful teacher, going over everything in great detail and making... sure everyone understood every aspect of the training. Overall it was a fantastic course, would highly recommend!read more
Louise Sutherland
15:57 23 Jun 21
We used First Aid for Life for some in-house First Aid training for the coaches and managers at our cricket club. Those... who participated came away with a lot more confidence and knowledge on how to support club members who may need first aid, and also what pro-active measures should be in place to minimise risk as much as possible. A great session, thanksread more
Miranda Wilson-Stone
09:50 21 Jun 21
Emma was an excellent trainer. She worked at a fast pace, she was clear with her explanations and ready to answer and... explain all questions and answers as the session went on! I highly recommend first aid for life!read more
Steve Tiso
12:54 19 Jun 21
The courses and the trainers are fantastic. I have completed on-line and face to face courses covering Dog first aid, ... Mental health first aid, Paediatric and First aid at work. I would recommend First aid for life when you need any first aid training.read more
Debbie Franckeiss
13:47 24 May 21
I found the online course and practical training day excellent! The trainer was very good and included lots of... practical tips and examples. Very easy to follow and understand, I can highly recommend these courses!read more
Emma Reynolds
15:12 12 May 21
A great solid learning course.So much interesting info delivered in the way that you remember. No light hearted ness... - true facts given that may require ones self to address, should a situation happen.Well done to you guys & our great course leader.So much energy & passion given.read more
S F Head
09:51 07 May 21
Great working with Emma. Really good communication throughout. Great educational options available. The students... enjoyed the chance to gain a certificate and also the Online session too.read more
Rose Goddard
09:56 03 May 21
We had an excellent session with the trainer Jenny - what a wonderful teacher! Everyone was really engaged and came... away from the training having learnt so much.read more
Andy Thwaite
14:37 15 Apr 21
Another great course from a great training provider. Emma and her team are incredibly communicative and helpful. Our... two trainers did not disappoint bringing just the right amount of humour and entertainment to help staff through a very thorough and informative day of first aid training.read more
Attila Simony
22:53 06 Apr 21
Did the Mental Health First Aid course: very thorough, lots of useful information, easy-to-follow material,... enthusiastic and supportive training team. I can only recommend!read more
Agnieszka Sawicka
23:46 21 Aug 20
I'M JUST FINISH MY PAEDIATRIC FIRST AID COURSE I am REALLY satisfied I enjoy so much.STEVEN- THE TRAINER WAS AMAZING... HIGHLY ENERGETIC guy ,MOTIVATED AND REALLY ENJOY WORKING, concentrated on all details explain everything perfectly which makes think so easy to understand I recommend to everyone who looking for professional course with a lot of funread more
The Train Station
12:15 04 Aug 20
I've had over 20 years of First Aid courses in various locations and environments. Without exception this was the... best.From the get go we were very well informed and kept up to date with information during the COVID-19 developments and it's subsequent restrictions and limitations.The course was very well attended (including 5 of my own Team) by a diverse crowd with varying experience and requirements. These were all answered and handled exceptionally.Clarity in explanation and understanding was second to none and it's the very first time a course leader has not only explained the biomechanics of certain situations and techniques but also applied relevant, practical and common sense!Cannot recommend them enough.read more
amanda
20:32 01 Jun 20
I have completed the training online and in my setting and the experience was amazing. I have refreshed my previous... knowledge and I found it useful.Thank youread more
Carol Lake
14:45 09 May 20
I have just completed the online component of the course. It was very informative and well presented with a mixture of... videos and reading. The quizzes throughout the course helped with learningread more
Laura Groogan
11:49 10 Mar 20
I recently completed the Emergency First Aid at Work with First Aid for Life. I would like to say that our Tutor Gaynor... was extremely knowledgeable, entertaining, personable and made the day really enjoyable.Would highly recommend to anyone that needs or wants to learn this.Location was easy to find and facilities were clean, comfortable.Great experience all round and good value for money.read more
