FAW, workplace requirements, refresher training and requalification.
A first aid needs assessment helps an organisation decide what first aid arrangements it should have in place to protect employees, volunteers, participants and visitors. Whether you run a business, manage a charity, organise community activities or work for yourself, understanding your first aid needs is an important part of preparing for accidents and medical […]
BS 8599-1:2019+A1:2026 is the updated British Standard covering workplace first aid kits and the provision of Automated External Defibrillators, or AEDs, in the workplace. Published in 2026, the amendment develops the previous 2019 standard and puts greater emphasis on employers considering their actual workplace risks when deciding what first aid provision they need. One of
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If you hold an Emergency First Aid at Work or First Aid at Work qualification, an important date to keep track of is the expiry date on your certificate. So, how long is a First Aid at Work certificate valid? The simple answer is: Three years Both Emergency First Aid at Work, EFAW, and First
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This Level 3 First Aid at Work case study in South Shields shows how practical, scenario-based training not only builds lifesaving skills, but also strengthens teamwork and confidence across diverse roles.
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Understanding workplace first aid kit requirements is an important part of an employer’s first aid arrangements. Every workplace needs adequate and appropriate first aid equipment, but there is not one compulsory first aid kit that is suitable for every UK business. An office with a small team has very different risks from a construction site,
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If you have never attended first aid training before, you might be wondering what happens on a first aid course and whether you need to prepare for it. The good news is that first aid training should be practical, supportive and designed to teach ordinary people how to respond confidently to an emergency. You do
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If you work with both adults and children, you may need more than one first aid qualification. A combined First Aid at Work and Paediatric First Aid course can provide a practical way to gain both qualifications without unnecessarily repeating training. For employers, arranging separate courses can mean additional time away from work, more administration
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If you are responsible for first aid training in a workplace, the terms first aid refresher and first aid requalification can easily cause confusion. They are not the same thing. Annual refresher training helps qualified first aiders maintain their knowledge, practical skills and confidence during the life of their existing qualification. Requalification training has a
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Checking your workplace first aid kit regularly is an important part of maintaining effective first aid arrangements. Buying a first aid kit and putting it on the wall is not the end of an employer’s responsibility. First aid supplies get used. Sterile products expire. Packaging becomes damaged. Equipment gets moved, and changes to the workplace
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At First Aid and Safety Training, we provide practical and Ofqual regulated first aid training for businesses, schools, nurseries, charities and individuals across the North East.
Alongside our regular open first aid courses in South Shields, Durham and Sunderland, we also deliver flexible onsite first aid training directly at workplaces and organisations throughout the region.
Practical, Ofqual regulated first aid training for businesses and organisations.
Regular open first aid courses for individuals and small businesses at our dedicated training venues.
Flexible workplace first aid training delivered at your business or organisation across the North East.
EYFS-compliant Paediatric First Aid training for nurseries, schools and childcare providers.
Understand HSE First Aid Requirements and EYFS First Aid requirements, compliance guidance and training standards.
We run regular open first aid courses at convenient training venues across the North East.
📍 South Shields Training Centre
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📍 Durham Training Centre
Regular workplace and paediatric first aid training in Durham.
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📍 Sunderland Training Centre
Regular workplace and paediatric first aid training in Sunderland.
We also deliver onsite first aid training directly at workplaces and organisations across the North East, including:
First Aid and Safety Training are proud to provide first aid training for businesses, schools, charities, housing organisations and community groups across the North East.
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