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Information & Advice

Knowing what to do in an emergency or any-day situation can make all the difference. Our Information and Advice section is here to give you clear, reliable guidance on first aid, safety, and wellbeing, so you can feel confident looking after yourself and others.

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First aid advice for medical emergencies

First aid can save lives and prevent situations from worsening. Discover what to do in different medical emergencies and learn key first aid steps, including CPR and defibrillator use.

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Free first aid eLearning resources

Learning first aid doesn’t have to wait until you can attend a classroom course. Our free online eLearning modules give you the opportunity to build lifesaving knowledge at your own pace, wherever you are.

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Training courses

We deliver first aid, mental health first aid, and health & safety courses to individuals and organisations across Wales. Whether you’re looking to build confidence in a medical emergency or improve safety standards in your workplace, we have a course to meet your needs. 

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A course trainer wearing green and black uniform is demonstrating CPR on a training manikin. She is performing chest compressions, kneeling by the manikin and putting the heel of one hand in the centre of the manikin's chest. She has placed her other hand on top of the first.