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David McGovern left a new review Hi Alan Sherliker, David McGovern just left a new 5-star review of firstaidacademy.co.uk : If a first aid course involves a lot of theory and little practice, it is soon forgotten and the trainee does not feel like a qualified First Aider. This one is excellent in that it focuses on the …

Hay Fever

At the start of the Hay Fever “season,” we look at what is Hay fever, its common causes and its management. Hay fever is an allergic reaction to pollen. Pollen is a fine powdery substance released into the atmosphere by plants. This causes an allergic reaction known as rhinitis. “Rhinitis is when a reaction occurs …

Trustpilot review

Excellent Training We attended the Outdoor First Aid Training course in Keswick, this weekend. Maggie is a very engaging trainer and she is extremely knowledgeable. We learned much more than we anticipated and really enjoyed the whole experience. Lots of laughs were had, too. Thank you ???? Date of experience: 19 November 2023

Trustpilot Review

Alan was really engaging and kept the course interesting.I have ADHD and my lack of focus can be really detrimental to my learning but I felt really interested and focused throughout the whole session.I also had some physical health problems and Alan made little adjustments so that I wouldn’t be in pain which was so …

Award Winners

I’m getting in touch today on behalf of SME News regarding the eagerly anticipated results of the fifth annual Northern Enterprise Awards.  Following on from your nomination acceptance, I’m pleased to inform you that First Aid Academy has been successful in the Northern Enterprise Awards this year, and has been awarded: Best Nationwide First Aid Training Company 2023

Two 5* Trustpilot reviews

Great Forest School first aid training Well organised. An engaging and knowledgeable trainer (Margaret) who understood Forest School. Lots of practical experience on the course. I felt comfortable asking questions. I would highly recommend this company. A great instructor who was very… A great instructor (Alan) who was very knowledgeable and gave good examples and …

Tick-borne alpha-gal

What is the tick-borne disease alpha-gal and why does it cause an allergy to meat? More cases of alpha-gal are being reported in the UK. Alpha-gal can cause anaphylaxis in sufferers when they eat meat such as beef, pork, or lamb. Whilst it is rare more cases of the tick-borne disease are being reported in …

We Have won an AWARD!

SME News, Managing Director of the Year Awards 2023 It brings us great pride to recognise the roles that MD’s have played in navigating challenging times, and I am delighted to inform you that Alan Sherliker has been successful this year and has been awarded: Best Outdoor First Aid Specialists MD 2023: Alan Sherliker In the Managing Director of …

Seizures

In first-aid, seizures are often grouped into three categories. Febrile seizure (or convulsions) Absence seizures Convulsive seizures Febrile seizure A febrile seizure is a fit that can happen when a child has a fever. They are relatively common and, in most cases, are worrying to see; however, they aren’t severe. Around one in 20 children …

TrustPilot 5* Review

Highly recommend Emergency Outdoor First Aid Course This course was one of the best run and most accessible and informative I have ever attended (not simply First Aid, but any course). I had no idea what ‘first aid’ really meant before the day started and yet now I feel confident in doing my best in …