First Aid At Hand

04/06/2026

All our courses are accredited with Qualsafe Awards.

Onsite courses available - please enquire.

02/06/2026

01/06/2026

The Growforward Project is the welcoming venue for our next open Outdoor First Aid course.
Under the viaduct and by the stream this is the most terrific space for this course
Includes the Emergency Paediatric and Emergency First Aid qualifications this course is also suitable for Forest School Practitioners and anyone leading groups in the outdoors.
Accredited qualifications valid for 3 years.

Call 07550 099426
Email [email protected]
www.firstaidathand.com

Creating the confidence to care.

27/05/2026

The weather is warm but the water is not. Be water aware and take care

https://rnli.org/safety/float

27/05/2026

Taking a dip in the sea on a hot day? ⛱️

Don’t be fooled, just because it’s sunny doesn’t mean the water is warm.

Entering cold water, whether deliberately or accidentally, can cause cold water shock.

When this happens, you may gasp involuntarily, followed by rapid breathing that can be very difficult to control. This can increase the risk of inhaling water and drowning.

Never jump straight in. Instead, enter the water slowly to help your body adjust, and avoid swimming alone. Wearing a wetsuit can also help by improving buoyancy and reducing the effects of cold water.

Don’t forget to have warm clothes ready for when you come back to shore.

In an emergency at the coast, call 999 and ask for the Coastguard.

20/05/2026

🚨OUTDOOR FIRST AID 🏕🏖🌄

The most fabulous and welcoming venue for our next open Outdoor First Aid course in July The Growforward Project Chelfham near Barnstaple.

Suitable for Forest School Leaders, Duke of Edinburgh, Outdoor Instructors and anyone enjoying the great outdoors.

Option to add the Emergency First Aid at Work and Emergency Paediatric First Aid qualifications on the same 2 days.

📞 07550 099426 or 📧 [email protected]

Course Overview
Learners who complete the Qualsafe Level 3 Award in Outdoor First Aid
(RQF) are equipped with a broad set of skills enabling them to administer
first aid in challenging outdoor surroundings which may be a few
hours away from the support of the emergency services.
The course is designed for unsupported adults who run potentially high-risk
activities which involve venturing out into the wilderness such as Outdoor
Activity Leaders, including those participating in the Duke of Edinburgh
scheme.
During the 2 day course, learners will develop the skills and knowledge
needed to deal with a range of outdoor first aid situations.
What’s Covered?
Roles and responsibilities of a first aider in an outdoor environment
Administering first aid and managing multiple casualties outdoors
Stabilising and insulating casualties and providing shelter
Extremes of temperature
Fractures, head and spinal injuries
Drowning casualties
Different types of burns and scalds
Secondary survey, medical conditions
Poisoning and venomous bites
Catastrophic bleeding
Summoning appropriate help from emergency or rescue services

Ofqual regulated 2 day course
Course aligned with the institute for outdoor learning.
Call 07550 099426 or email [email protected]

15/05/2026

When bystanders start CPR promptly, it can more than double the person’s chance of surviving a cardiac arrest.*

If someone suddenly collapses at a community sport event, remember:
🗣️ Check
📱 Call
❤️ CPR

To make sure your sports club is prepared for the ultimate medical emergency, read our new guide: resus.org.uk/resus-in-sports

*Source: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33151108/

12/05/2026

🪲 Enjoy the great outdoors but 🪲

Ticks are small, bloodsucking, spider-like creatures that live in grassland and woodland habitats 🌳

Some ticks can pass on infectious diseases when they bite you or your pets.

Learn how to protect yourself, manage tick bites and stop the spread of diseases such as Lyme disease 👇

�https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/642bec397de82b000c31352d/Tick-awareness-poster-April-2023.pdf