first aid courses tailored to you

we provide Bespoke First Aid training for challenging workplace environments

A person lying on the ground appears to be unconscious, with three individuals attending to them, including a man in a red shirt, a woman in a navy shirt, and a person whose face is not visible.
People practicing CPR on a mannequin in a training room, with medical equipment nearby.

Essential Aid have been teaching First Aid to a variety of industries in the UK and Europe for over 20 years.

Our bespoke first aid training uses a clear, step-by-step teaching approach tailored to your needs and workplace. By breaking skills down into simple, logical steps delivered in an engaging way, learners gain practical understanding, confidence, and the ability to respond effectively in real-life emergencies.

We are ITC First, NUCO and QUALSAFE accredited.

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I Felt much more confident to deal with real life emergencies as a result of my two days training

  • Primary School Teaching Assistant

Who we work with

Our team have decades of experience in providing first aid training to dynamite and challenging workplaces

A man lying on the ground receiving medical attention from a woman. The man is wearing red work overalls and a black t-shirt, and appears to be injured or unconscious. The woman, wearing a yellow safety vest, is holding medical supplies and administering aid. The scene appears to be in a parking lot or industrial area with concrete ground.
A CPR training session taking place inside a sporting goods store, with multiple people practicing on mannequins laid on blue mats, surrounded by scuba gear and swimwear.

  • Courses cover all core elements of the NR/L2 OHS/000110 Standard, using practical classroom and outdoor teaching to empower learners with confidence to work effectively and safely in all working areas. 

  • Provides First Aid training for STCW Elementary First Aid (EFA) covering all elements of the one-day course that is the minimum requirement for superyacht crews.

  • Courses cover all core elements recommended by HSE and Ofsted using practical teaching for indoors and outdoors where appropriate. Paediatric First Aid 12 hour course (0-18). Emergency First Aid at Work covers all staff and visitors to setting.

    Blended learning available — click to learn more.

  • Courses cover all core elements recommended by HSE (Health and Safety Executive) using practical classroom and outdoor teaching to empower learners with confidence to work effectively and safely in all challenging workplace areas – from office spaces to construction sites.

  • Courses cover all core elements of outdoor and remote First Aid including working overseas.

  • Courses cover all core elements recommended by HSE (Health and Safety Executive) using practical classroom and outdoor teaching to empower learners with confidence to work effectively and safely in all challenging workplace areas. Suitable for large scale partners such as Network Rail and regional alliances.

People practicing CPR on a training mannequin in a classroom or training environment.
A person with a beard and curly hair lying on a blue rescue stretcher in a forested area, wearing a helmet and harness, with others assisting.

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Very good balance of practical and happily not ‘death by Powerpoint’ delivery

- International bike guide

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I thought I was going to be bored over the two days but actually wasn’t! It was informative and useable for my setting

- Outdoor learning professional

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I Really felt Paul took us step by step to acquire the new skills we needed

- Engineering worker

let’s talk

From our base in Cumbria, we travel throughout the UK and across Europe to deliver our tailored programs at the location best suited to your busy team.

Want to know if we’d be a good fit? Contact Paul at:

info.essentialaid@btinternet.com

Mobile 077627 45351

Contact can be made face-to-face on Zoom or Teams

A group of young people surrounding a person lying on the ground, performing first aid or CPR. The person on the ground is wearing a Marvel superhero cap and khaki shorts. The others appear attentive, helping or observing the situation.
Group of four rescue workers preparing a stretcher with one person on a dirt road surrounded by greenery and trees.
Two individuals performing CPR on a training mannequin lying on a red mat. One person is administering chest compressions while the other is preparing or adjusting equipment nearby. The scene appears to be a CPR training session in an indoor setting with chairs, tables, and various supplies visible.
A young girl getting a medical bandage applied on her hand by a person. The girl wears a blue jacket with a yellow collar. The person applying the bandage wears a dark jacket. The scene appears to be indoors or in an emergency setting with yellow and blue background elements.
People performing CPR on mannequins inside a sporting goods store, with equipment and clothing on display.