HSE Guidance / Qualifications
Are All First Aid Courses the Same? Why ‘Cheap’ Costs More
The short answer? No – not all first aid courses are the same. Looking to ensure workplace first aid training compliance? Read on! Like most things in life, first aid training comes in all shapes and sizes – the great, the bad, and everything in between. If you scroll through social media on any given…
Read More“Which First Aid course do I need or is best?”
“What First Aid course?” “Which First Aid course should I take?” These are all great questions we get asked all the time! You need to choose the right First Aid course for you or your organisation – and we’re here to help. There are many First Aid courses available and not all will be appropriate…
Read MoreHow to complete your First Aid Needs Assessment
Updated October 2025 How many First Aiders do you need? The better question is: “How many First Aiders do we need to keep everyone safe?” A First Aid Needs Assessment doesn’t need to be complex and ensures your workplace is ready to respond to illness or injury – legally and practically. Why It Matters The Health and Safety Executive’s…
Read MoreWhat to expect during First Aid training?
First Aid training could be the most important course you’ll ever take. Having the skills and confidence to be able to help someone in need is hugely empowering and can save lives! Knowing what to expect during First Aid training is not always clear however. It’s natural to feel daunted beforehand, especially if you’ve been…
Read MoreHow often should you refresh first aid training?
How often you should refresh first aid training is a question we get asked a lot and it’s a good question to ask! After all, it’s important to be sure you’re up to date and confident in your life saving skills! This means you’ll be more effective at helping others and less likely to panic…
Read MoreResuscitation Council Guidelines Update 2015
Every 5 years the European Resuscitation Council (ERC), the Resuscitation Council (UK) and the International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) review the latest research and evidence in resuscitation before producing updated guidelines. In 2015 the European Resuscitation Council (ERC) also produced guidelines for first aid for the first time. Here are the key points: 1. Elevation…
Read MoreRegulated First Aid Qualifications
At Life Saving Training we offer regulated First Aid qualifications — but what does that actually mean? Basically, it means our courses are regulated by Ofqual (the government department for qualifications in England and Northern Ireland), the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) and Qualifications Wales. As a properly regulated training provider, Life Saving Training automatically satisfies…
Read MoreOutstanding First Aid Training in Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, The North East and Beyond!
How Far Will You Go? People often ask us how far we will travel to deliver our regulated First Aid qualifications and bespoke First Aid solutions. The simple answer is that we can travel to wherever you need us – UK or abroad! We mainly deliver our fantastic First Aid sessions throughout the North East…
Read MoreThe RQF and the QCF
The Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) is now the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF). As of the 1st October 2015, The RQF will be introduced to replace the QCF. The RQF will provide a single, simple system for cataloguing all qualifications regulated by Ofqual. Learn more about the RQF here: www.gov.uk/government/news/ofqual-to-introduce-new-regulated-qualifications-framework https://ofqual.blog.gov.uk/2015/10/01/explaining-the-rqf/ If…
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