Testimonials

08/10/2025 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by Lakes First Aid

Ross was was extremely experienced and knowledgeable, as well as encouraging and supportive throughout the course. The first aid equipment was extensive and really helped during the practical element of the course. I feel much more confident in facing a situation where first aid is required.

Testimonial from Joanne Ackroyd, Catchment Sensitive Farming Adviser, Natural England

08/10/2025 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by Lakes First Aid

I really enjoyed the two days, they were very practical and interactive and the teaching was excellent, thank you.

Testimonial from Pauline Anne Claire Brock, volunteer for natural england and others, n/a
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04/10/2025 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by First Aid Cumbria.

Fantastic level of knowledge and totally understand to date with all the new learning developments.

Testimonial from Samantha Gwyn-Williams

03/10/2025 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by Lakes First Aid

I think Ross did an amazing job of making the course fun, interesting and engaging for the full two days. By role playing situations, we hopefully committed what we learnt to muscle memory. I regularly recommend this course to colleagues.

Testimonial from Isabella Miles, Higher Officer, Natural England

03/10/2025 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by Lakes First Aid

excellent course form knowledgeable tutor

Testimonial from Simon Christian

01/10/2025 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by Lakes First Aid

This training is excellent. Ross is an outstanding trainer, his knowledge and enthusiasm make this course work. I wouldn't want to attend this course with any other instructor now.

Testimonial from Howard Botting, Team Leader, Natural England

25/09/2025 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by First Aid Cumbria.

Another great course Pete

Testimonial from Daniel Hinton, Headteacher, Sandgate School

25/09/2025 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by First Aid Cumbria.

I thoroughly recommend Pete's 2-day first aid course. He has a wealth of knowledge and experience, a very personable style, and lots of kit for participants to practice on. I started the course knowing next to nothing about serious first aid, and finished the course feeling confident that I could respond well to a broad range of potential incidents and save lives. Robert Luck, author and mentor

Testimonial from Robert Luck, Author and mentor
http://robert-luck.com

19/09/2025 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by First Aid Cumbria.

Pete is fantastic! I was terrified of the course; I now have a "script" to use in situations and clear ideas of how to progress. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend the course and would do it again tomorrow! Pete's very practical approach gave plenty of opportunities to practise and his 'stories' were exceedingly useful and will inform my first aid and keep it in my mind for many years to come. Thank you Pete!


Testimonial from Kath Becker, Assistant Development Officer, Rookhow, Lake District Group Accommodation
https://rookhow.org.uk/

19/09/2025 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by Lakes First Aid

Great kit list! It was really fun and practical. Deffo by far the best first aid course I ever did

Testimonial from Catherine Chapman, Volunteer , Love her wild and oxfam festival

16/09/2025 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by Lakes First Aid

Thank you very much for the excellent delivery of this course. I've done many in the past but non as active, or truly rooted in a hands on, problem solving and confidence building approach. The many hours flew by with welcome changes in activities and in place - indoor/outdoor. I really welcomed the clear rule at the start of the course of no story telling. This kept us focused and relevant. I really appreciated the quality of refreshments too - these helped keep my energy and attention levels up. An excellent course - thank you Ross.

Testimonial from Rachael Wadey, South Cumbria Rivers Trust

15/09/2025 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by Lakes First Aid

A well thought out and deliver first aid course. Adapted well to the participants there. I felt engaged and interested throughout. The practical elements were very helpful.

Testimonial from Kirsty Phillips
http://Bikehikeandpaddle.co.uk

11/09/2025 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by Lakes First Aid

I was very impressed with the course and highly recommended it to everyone working in the outdoor sector. Great, up-to-date knowledge and fantastic teaching strategies and the trainer was both engaging and proficient (and the cake wasn't half bad either)!

Testimonial from Tasha Pearson, Project Officer , West Cumbria Rivers Trust

10/09/2025 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by Lakes First Aid

A well structured, informative, and well delivered course

Testimonial from Peter Deeks

05/09/2025 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by Lakes First Aid

This has been the best first aid course I have attended, in terms of the practical elements and upon completion, feeling confident to deliver first aid in a rainge of settings and to treat different emergencies.

Testimonial from Philippa Bayford

05/09/2025 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by Lakes First Aid

Best First Aid course I have attended and I have been doing them for a few years (20+)

Testimonial from Chris Evans, Senior Officer National Nature Reserves, Natural England

05/09/2025 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by Lakes First Aid

The course was really detailed, providing plenty of clarity on how to approach various first aid scenarios. The practical scenarios were really useful for embedding what we had learnt in the classroom and making the process feel more natural. Ross was a very good instructor, explaining everything very clearly and making a welcoming environment to ask lots of questions. I feel like I have come away from the course feeling a lot more confident in my first aid knowledge and my ability to apply those skills if I ever need to. Thank you!

Testimonial from Lorna Drake, Species and Protected sites senior, Natural England

05/09/2025 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by Lakes First Aid

Fantastic well delivered course that has a good scenario based training element that instils confidence about how to handle a number of situations that could be encountered in reality.

Testimonial from Petula Neilson-Bond, Strategic Plans and Projects Manager, Natural England

05/09/2025 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by Lakes First Aid

A fantastic course run by Ross who is clearly very knowledgeable about his line of work. He ensured the course was engaging and made the learning fun. Ross was approachable throughout and made the space feel safe and comfortable to ask questions. I would definitely recommend this course to anyone! Thanks Ross!

Testimonial from Sally Bradley, Health and Environment Higher Officer , Natural England

30/08/2025 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by Lakes First Aid

Really useful hands on course with an extremely knowledgeable trainer. Lots of opportunity to practice various scenarios which were very realistic

Testimonial from Lesley Angell, Blue Badge Tourist Guide, Beacon Guiding Cumbria
http://www.beaconguidingcumbria.co.uk