First Aid Training Academy

15/05/2026

Just proves, every second counts.

❤️When it comes to saving lives, every minute matters!

On Tuesday 12 May, PC Charles Holliday was flagged down by a member of the public after a man was found unresponsive with a facial injury on Consett Front Street.

⏱️PC Bethany Reeves and PC Kline Hillary immediately responded from Consett Police Station to assist their colleague. Within moments, officers confirmed the man had no pulse and was not breathing, with CPR commencing within 60 seconds of officers initially arriving on scene.

They were joined by an off-duty paramedic, an off-duty Northumbria Police officer, and members of the public who assisted in calling an ambulance, all working together to save a life. A defibrillator was also used during this incident, highlighting just how vital this equipment is.

Multiple ambulance crews attended and took over the care of the patient whilst officers continued to assist with CPR.

Thanks to the swift actions of everyone involved, the man was stabilised at the scene and was breathing independently before being taken to hospital by the North East Ambulance Service.

🗣️Inspector Cudden said: “I am extremely proud of my officers and the members of the public who helped save a man in cardiac arrest. Their immediate actions undoubtedly saved his life.”

Every minute really does matter. NHS England states that for every minute without CPR and defibrillation, the chance of survival reduces by 10%.

While incidents like this are rare, this shows just how crucial first aid training is and why all frontline staff at Durham Constabulary receive advanced first aid training every year.

You never know when you might help save a life.

13/05/2026

Working with a great group today to ensure their staff are trained to a high standard.

11/05/2026

5⭐️ Review. You are so welcome Kev, we strive to ensure that every Learner feels confident to ask questions.

07/05/2026

Opting for a recognised Qualsafe centre brings key advantages:
Nationally Approved Training – Courses meet official, regulated learning objectives and assessment criteria. Certification is valid UK-wide.
Expert Trainers – Qualsafe trainers undergo extensive approval and development to deliver skills training confidently and effectively.
Quality Assured Content – All course materials and resources are designed by specialist Qualsafe teams to ensure accuracy and relevance.
Compliance Focus – Training is developed around current legislation, regulations, and employer requirements.
Ongoing Support – Learners have access to the Qualsafe Academy learning portal for reference and refresher resources.
Choosing accredited training gives you confidence that you are gaining the highest standard of industry-recognised qualifications.

07/05/2026

Andrew Clarke - Head of Centre

Andrew has a background covering 30 years of experience working in pre-hospital care, including Mountain Rescue, front-line work as an Emergency Medical Technician and as a volunteer Community First Responder with North East Ambulance Service and is at ground level, delivering care on a regular basis and this is very much a passion that Andrew holds close to his heart. He teaches with real-life experiences and incorporates this in his delivery and has taught many companies, teams, individuals and schools in first aid and other related subjects.
Andrew brings a unique blend of personal experience and many years of practical application to his work. Acknowledged as a dynamic, personable and engaging Trainer, he combines his own experience with his knowledge and sense of humour to effectively communicate his teaching.

28/03/2026

Latest new and updates about training at Qualsafe

24/03/2026

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗦𝘂𝗿𝘃𝗲𝘆 𝗴𝗼𝘁 𝘂𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱

The Resuscitation Council UK and European Resuscitation Council have recently moved to a standardised ABCDE approach.

To ensure we’re providing the best care, we’ve integrated these tweaks into our updated DR ABCDE protocol:

• Danger
• Response
• Catastrophic Bleeding
• Airway
• Breathing
• Circulation
• Disability
• Exposure

You might notice that D and E are slightly different or new, depending on the level of training you've completed.

At Disability for example, we're considering more closely why someone needs help from a neurological point of view, not just finding a problem and fixing it. Understanding the "why" has always been important to us as life savers.

Want to put it into practice? Reading about it is one thing; muscle memory is another. If you're ready to update your hands-on life saving skills in line with the latest guidelines, just get in touch!

17/03/2026

Wishing all of our clients ‘the luck of the Irish’ on St Patrick’s Day.

13/03/2026

At HQ today for an Emergency First aid at Work course with Duty of Care staff. A company that really cares about keeping their team up to date with their training.

05/03/2026

🚨 Major Update: Stronger protections for children with allergies in school.

The Department for Education has announced a landmark shift in how allergies are managed in UK schools. Benedict's Law, is set to come into force in September 2026 after a consultation period.

What does this mean for schools?

✅ Spare AAI Pens: Schools must stock spare adrenaline auto-injectors.
✅ Compulsory Training: All staff must receive training on symptom recognition and emergency response.
✅ Dedicated Policies: Every school must have a robust allergy management policy and Individual Healthcare Plans (IHPs).

Lots of schools are already undertaking the necessary training to keep children safe. This guidance will help standardise practise and point to a collection of reliable resources for teachers to use.

You can read more about Benedict's Law here:

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/stronger-protections-for-children-with-allergies-in-school

And just get in touch about how we can help with evidence based First Aid training! 👋

Life-saving allergy pens must be stocked by schools for the first time under new plans announced today.

05/02/2026

Our annual visit to deliver the Mini Medics course to year 6 has gone down a storm. The Staff & Children always make us welcome and are always keen to learn these life saving skills.