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19/05/2026 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid The course provided an excellent and up to date 'refresher' for all involved. Luke, our course provider, was knowledgeable, concise and well-versed in the realities of first aid. His pragmatic and informed approach to first-aid was helpful and reassuring. An excellent 'hands-on' course. Thank you.
Testimonial from Tobias Spence, Headteacher 17/05/2026 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid I really enjoyed the two days, Ross was great fun, energetic, helpful and supportive, had great knowledge and experience, fully equipped.
Testimonial from Wendy Cannon 15/05/2026 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. Been coming back for years - must be good. Pete is a great communicator, patient and has real life/world stories that are relevant to the course.
Testimonial from Paul Bedford, Business Owner, Rock n Ridge 13/05/2026 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid Great course and really well delivered with attention to detail, accommodation of different levels of prior knowledge, and clarity in answering questions. Great venue too.
Testimonial from Harriet Fraser 11/05/2026 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid Ross provided a relaxed but positive learning environment. Thankyou
Testimonial from Sharon Longmire 08/05/2026 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. A fantastic course delivered by a very knowledgeable trainer. I would highly recommend.
Testimonial from Eve Mulholland 30/04/2026 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. Pete delivered the course with multiple learning techniques throughout, he made it accessible to all. The course structure was fun and all questions were met with friendly and experienced advice. Highly reccommend doing this course with Pete !
Testimonial from Bethany Thomas, Natural England 29/04/2026 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid The quality of the delivery was excellent throughout. Luke was an outstanding tutor, and this was the second time I have attended this course with him. His depth of knowledge, calm manner, and engaging delivery style really stood out. He created a supportive and welcoming learning environment, encouraged questions and discussion, and was very effective at adapting content to the needs and experience of the group.
The resources were very well prepared and well suited to outdoor first aid, with realistic equipment and scenarios that supported practical, hands‑on learning. Everything was clearly organised, which helped the course run smoothly over the two days.
There was also a real sense of warmth and positivity throughout the programme. Combined with the beautiful outdoor setting, this significantly enhanced the learning experience and made the course both enjoyable and memorable.
Testimonial from Matthew Ryder, Director, Lakes & Mountains with Matt Limitedhttp://www.lakesandmountains.uk 29/04/2026 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid Thank you for an interesting and entertaining couple of days - very worthwhile training delivered competently and with humour.
Testimonial from Helen Attewell, Volunteer walk leader, HF Holidays 20/04/2026 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Cambridgeshire County Council Stephen was supportive, knowledgeable, enthusiastic and engaging make for a really informative yet enjoyable training course.
Testimonial from Josh Rimmer, Secondary School Teacher, Hinchingbrooke School 16/04/2026 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Cambridgeshire County Council The trainer was really knowledgeable and interesting.
Testimonial from Louise Byam-Cook, Teacher 15/04/2026 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
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Testimonial from Sofia Convertino, Duke of Edinburgh lead and PE teacher, GAT 14/04/2026 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
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Testimonial from James Wilson 14/04/2026 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Cambridgeshire County Council Lots covered.
Adapted to the specific demands of the situation (school).
Excellent delivery. Great balance between theory and practical.
Testimonial from Barry Evans, Head of Geography, Hinchingbrooke School 14/04/2026 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Cambridgeshire County Council Stephen was a fantastic leader of this course, providing great knowledge, a practical delivery to use and implement the learning from the course in real life scenarios I am likely to experience at work
Testimonial from Jack Chilton 07/04/2026 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid I recommend this course and the trainer to all outdoor professionals and outdoor enthusiasts. Excellent in all respects.
Testimonial from Martin Goodall 29/03/2026 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid The instructor was fantastic and really made us feel comfortable, no question was too small or silly. I really feel comfortable and happy with this educational experience.
Testimonial from Sophie Blackburn 27/03/2026 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid Thank you so much.
Very interactive and respectful, and inclusive ! Legends !!
Testimonial from Sunny Elvey 27/03/2026 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid I enjoyed the course as well as the trainer's ability to get across the different situations that can occur in the outdoor and workplace areas.
Testimonial from Peter Horne 26/03/2026 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid The course was balanced and the pace was good. Feedback was honest and constructive
Testimonial from Michelle Tyson, Administrator, Field Studies Council 26/03/2026 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid Great cakes as always!
Testimonial from Deborah Land, Ecologist, NatureScot 26/03/2026 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid Ross was a fantastic trainer, very engaging and in depth but in a concise manner. He was very personable. Being able to practically apply every training method, using example equipment, definitely made such a difference in my understanding and memory.
Testimonial from Sophie Teasdale, University of Cumbria 26/03/2026 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. I have completed multiple outdoor first aid courses and this was by far the best delivery I have experienced. The courses content was robust and relevant with David making every effort to tailor it for the diverse needs of the professional roles each delegate held in the room. His wealth of experience as a paramedic and work within healthcare was invaluable to understanding the practical application of each section of the course and the pitfalls of dealing with each scenario in ‘the real world.’ A superb couple of days that flew by and gave me the confidence and reassurance of dealing with situations if they should ever occurs.
Testimonial from Sam Reynolds, Teacher and outdoor education leader 25/03/2026 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid Another excellent course delivered by Luke. Exceptional knowledge and practical experience passed on to us all. There's a reason I keep coming back to these courses, they are a very pleasant and rewarding experience. Thank you. Leigh
Testimonial from Leigh Smiles, Owner, Tall Bloke Adventureshttps://www.tallblokeadventures.com/ 25/03/2026 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid Luke did a fabulous of job of running the two day course. Third or fourth time I've been on an LFA Outdoor first aid training course and I think they're exemplary. The courses provide the perfect balance of content delivery, group activities and carefully designed scenarios that help you to develop the course skills and build your confidence. Would highlighly recommend to anyone working in the outdoors.
Testimonial from Richard Waller, Senior Lecturer in Physical Geography, Keele UniversityLink to student's website 24/03/2026 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Cambridgeshire County Council The course was great, really different to previous First Aid courses I have taken, and I have taken many over the years! I left this feeling much more confident that I can and would be able to deal with first aid situations within my work setting, on an expedition and beyond if needed.
Testimonial from Veronica Collins 23/03/2026 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Cambridgeshire County Council This was a practical course delivered by a number of wise and measured individuals who had the enthusiasm, experience, equipment, judgment and perspective to deliver the required knowledge and confidence in an accessible format which was unofficious and empowering. Well done all.
Testimonial from Simon Redhead 22/03/2026 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid Very well run course with an excellent trainer, the homemade cake is always a plus too. It's good to see the advancement in training equipment being used from when I last went on one of Luke's Outdoor First Aid courses, which really helps to make sure that you're doing things in the correct manner, along with practical scenarios to put the theory into practice.
Testimonial from Alan Saunders 19/03/2026 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. Peter was incredibly thorough, he was both informative and entertaining with wonderful real life stories thrown in to illustrate a point. I have learnt so much in 2 days and now feel confident that I can deal with an emergency when needed. I would highly recommend him and his course to anyone.
Testimonial from Andrew Clews-Smith 19/03/2026 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Jane McCabe Training Fantastic first aid course, amazing teacher and great equipment. I'm so glad I attended this training. I feel confident that I'll know what to do if there is a medical emergency in the future. Thank you Jane!
Testimonial from Kathryn Fox 19/03/2026 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. I thought the course was absolutely fantastic. Pete's friendly, approachable and a great teacher. The course gave me a lot more confidence when administering first aid and gave me a deeper knowledge of it. Pete incorporates stories from real life experience within the training, which normalizes first aid situations and reduces anxiety when you go into them. This first aid course is fantastic and I can't recommend it enough!
Testimonial from Kit Nicholls 19/03/2026 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. Great course delivered well and the good weather helped :-)
Testimonial from Richard Munro, South Lakes Skills and Ramps Collective 19/03/2026 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. I wonder if it's helpful to have a simple card that gives cause / symptoms / treatment for some major issues. For the conscious casualty going downhill situation... there's lots of things I'll forget.
Testimonial from Jane Toothill 11/03/2026 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. Pete made the first aid training highly relevant to modern life and being outdoors. He delivered the content through storytelling, multimedia and interaction, which made the learning engaging, practical and easy to absorb.
I especially appreciated Pete speaking about the importance of self care and awareness of our mental and emotional wellbeing after delivering first aid, particularly when trauma may have been involved. Hearing him share his own experience and speak openly about this, as a man, felt powerful and important. For me, that was one of the most valuable parts of the two days.
Delyth Johnson
Testimonial from Delyth Johnsonhttp://www.becomingyourtruenature.com 11/03/2026 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. Thanks again Pete for your kind and pragmatic approach. It's an uncomplicated course, just as it should be.
Testimonial from Charlie Shufflebottom, Outdoor Education Tutor 04/03/2026 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid Phil Davies. Productive Landscape Manager
"I don't think I've ever come across a more effective trainer than Ross. If you want a pragmatic and engaging approach to learning critical 1st Aid skills in the Outdoors, then you will be hard pushed to find anyone as good as Ross - enthusiastic, humorous, serious, helpful, and enormously confidence building.
Testimonial from Philip Davies 04/03/2026 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid Ross was an excellent teacher! Enthusiastic, knowledgeable and confidence enhancing. Thoroughly enjoyed the 2 days!
Testimonial from Matthew Freeman 01/03/2026 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid Just a big thanks to Ross. Feel he is part of the Skedaddle Family and gets our needs and requirements
Testimonial from Andrew Straw, Director, Saddle Skedaddle Cycling Holidayshttp://www.skedaddle.com 27/02/2026 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. Another great course delivered by Pete, updated and refreshed to todays requirements, definitely worth doing if you have never had first aid training, or need a refresher as things have changed.
Testimonial from Daniel Stringer, Director, We Ride Bikes Ltdhttp://www.ridebikes.co.uk 27/02/2026 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. Excellent course as always. Pete's approach to training is brilliant. Its a hands on course that is clear, understandable and makes you feel confident and reassured. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend!
Testimonial from Michaela Irving, Director, See Events Ltdhttp://www.see-events.co.uk 27/02/2026 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. As always the course was delivered with enthusiasm and a real depth of knowledge. Different to the last course and so maintained interest. Pete has a passion for the subject.
Testimonial from Duncan Morrison 27/02/2026 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid Ross was brilliantly knowledgeable, as well as being extremely entertaining and enthusiastic. He had great answers to all questions. I learnt a lot and feel much more confident.
Testimonial from Helen Brownlie, Saddle Skeddadle 27/02/2026 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. It was really good that Peter, our trainer adapted the course to suit the trainees who had all experienced many previous courses. The results of recent research by Professor Mike Tipton was especially illuminating.
Testimonial from Ian Oldham 23/02/2026 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid Another well delivered 2 day First Aid Course. Luke has a style and approach which helps, enormously, with learning and when added to his depth of (live) professional knowledge in the outdoors, lends itself to both an interesting, informative and enjoyable course - thank you.
Testimonial from Ewan Hall 18/02/2026 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid Thank you for another excellent course. Luke is a superb trainer and keeps things super practical and relevant to the realities of dealing with first aid in the outdoor setting. The approach is kept simple and relevant with plenty of opportunity to repeat practice which helped me to consolidate and actually be confident to use the skills that are directly relevant. Would definitely recommend and book with them again. Thank you!
Testimonial from Bernard Gilmartin 13/02/2026 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Jane McCabe Training Jane is the best first aid trainer I’ve had. She made it real as well as memorable so I felt things were more embedded
Testimonial from Katherine Jameson, club helper/Welfare role, HXCC 09/02/2026 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Jane McCabe Training Great course. Very well facilitated. Good balance of activities and taught sections that maintained interest & appealed to all learning styles.
Testimonial from Jane Wheildon, Instructor, Halifax Canoe Club 03/02/2026 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Simon Clooney I cannot fault Simon's delivery and knowledge.
His easy style, and ability to engage the group at all times is impressive to watch.
Simon has the bandwidth to deal with every candidate needs, no matter what their experience and learning preferences are.
I have attended over a dozen different courses of varying quality over the past 30+ years. The last 4 have been with Simon and Active-aid, and I will continue to use them into the future, as both the content, quality and style of delivery is outstanding in every way.
Testimonial from Mark Allen, Operations Manager- Brathay Trust, Brathay Trust 29/01/2026 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. This training was far and away the best I have ever been on for first aid and I have been on many as a school pupil/swimming teacher/ lifeguard/ teacher. It was very engaging, real, affecting and did a brilliant job of combining lots of detail and information explaining bodily functions, scenarios and the "whys" of what we are doing etc while also paring things down to simple basics meaning I feel far more clear in my role as a first aider. The training covered so much; it related to my professional life of course but also very much to my personal life and brought into sharp focus everyone's potential fragility and the need for everyone to have these skills. A very powerful course that I would get both my very active sons to do if they lived locally! Thank you. I have lots to take back to school and to my family and friends.
Testimonial from Nicki Bradbury, Head teacher, Nether Kellet Community Primary 29/01/2026 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid It has given me a lot more confidence with first aid and some really good tips for improving some of the procedures of my guided walks. Huge thanks go to Ross. I definitely think you need your own You Tube channel!
Testimonial from Annabel Rushton, People and Partnerships Manager, The RSPB at Wild Haweswaterhttp://www.wildhaweswater.co.uk/ 28/01/2026 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid Fantastic course delivered by the excellent instructor Luke.
2 day outdoor first aid course for use on our ski trip to Austria and daily use in school throughout the year.
Testimonial from Adrian Schultz, Head of Year, Nelson Thomlinson School 28/01/2026 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid I had the most amazing time learning outdoor first aid with Luke of Lakes First Aid, and now know I can go fully prepared to help out for any incident should it arise on the fell or in an urban environment.
Testimonial from Ruth Anna Caulcott-Cooper 28/01/2026 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid This was my second 16-hour Outdoor FA course with Lakes First Aid. Although I have to travel quite a distance to attend training with them it is entirely worth the extra time and expense to receive top class training and I would not even think of going elsewhere now. The course is very practical, focuses on the real priorities for a First Aider and includes lots of hands-on practice scenarios which builds confidence in using the step approach to casualty injury/illness diagnosis. I will be returning to Lakes First Aid when I need to do refresher training again in 3-years time.
Testimonial from Shirley Gilmour, Walk Galloway with Shirley Ghttps://walkgalloway.com/ 28/01/2026 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid The course was great - Ross was really enthusiastic and knowledgable. The equipment you have made all the difference - being able to actually try things out, and break up the day was perfect - I really enjoyed it.
Testimonial from Rachel Button 28/01/2026 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid Thank you for an excellent course Luke. I both enjoyed it and came away pleased to have had my first aid knowledge and skills so well updated.
Testimonial from Richard Simpson 27/01/2026 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid it was fantastic
Testimonial from Ben Irving 27/01/2026 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid Not applicable
Testimonial from Jeff Bishop 27/01/2026 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid A great course that was clear and informative with a good mix of talking and practical activities. Luke was a great course leader...engaging and professional.
Testimonial from ANDREW MORTON, Teacher/outdoor instructor 27/01/2026 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid I would like to thank Luke. He was really great, patient, knowledgeable. No question was too much and he managed the room. We were all different levels of experience in this area. It was really good. I too want to thank Susan and Ross for being so accomodating and allowing us to change the dates for the course.
Testimonial from Alison F Stowell 27/01/2026 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid Superb first aid course, with excellent teaching and practical experience for treating casualties with a variety of serious conditions. Really worth while. Thank you.
Testimonial from Celia Caulcott 26/01/2026 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Simon Clooney A brilliant course - very well delivered by Simon. A perfect balance of presentation/sharing knowledge with small group work.
Testimonial from Scott Umpleby, Fundraising Lead (Events), Brathay Trust 07/01/2026 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. Pete's course offers a no-nonsense delivery that empowers participants to handle emergencies with confidence. By focusing on the essentials rather than overcomplicating the material, Pete ensures that life-saving actions remain memorable even in stressful situations. Highly recommended for anyone wanting practical, effective first aid training.
Testimonial from John Cresswell, Head of Centre, Ghyll Head Outdoor Education Centrehttp://www,ghyllhead.org 07/01/2026 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. A brilliant course. Pete’s teaching style makes it easy to remember the key information to remember is a first aid situation. A valuable refresher, helping to reinforce learning previously covered, a reminder of things I’d forgotten and an update of best practice changes since my last first aid course. All delivered in a comfortable and friendly environment with plenty of fun tasks mixed in along the way. Thanks Pete.
Testimonial from Kat Hodgkin 06/01/2026 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. Thanks for a great course. I learnt lots. Not bad as I have done something like 30 first aid courses previously.
Testimonial from Chris Harvey, Instructor 19/12/2025 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. I liked the pre eLearning work. it built a foundation for practical work. I also liked the way the trainer explained how the body works in given scenarios which provided context for understanding the response required. The course was really well delivered. Focussed but kept light enough to be absorbed. There was a lot to get through and it was very well paced. A very very worthwhile 2 days.
Testimonial from Fiona Hammond 19/12/2025 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. Very well delivered, lots of variety and a great range of equipment to enable us to practice and keep us engaged. Lots of slides, with the views to provide a change of brain stimulus. Great course, thank you.
Testimonial from Kath Finn, owner, Karma Cycling 09/12/2025 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid I got a lot of value from being among participants who have deep knowledge of working with groups/First Aid in the hills and the group/leisure activity sector. For me, I gained more insight from doing the course in Cumbria vs. locally in London.
Testimonial from Hilary Watchman, Non-executive DirectorLink to student's website 07/12/2025 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Simon Clooney I appreciate that we talked about situations that we would be most likely to deal with.
Testimonial from Jeanetta Murray, Korea International School 07/12/2025 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Simon Clooney I enjoyed the course. We learned relevant information in a conversational way. Thanks for improving my confidence!
Testimonial from Kevin Haas 03/12/2025 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid great course as always
Testimonial from Jonathon Mahon, Care Worker, New Reflexions 02/12/2025 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Cambridgeshire County Council A very enjoyable, practical and participative course. Supplied a good set of tools to use, together with the problem solving experience with which to apply them.
Testimonial from David Cumming 01/12/2025 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. Excellent course that adapted to the skill level and knowledge in the room, thus iterating us towards being better and more confident in talking action than a course founded strictly on a low baseline knowledge assumption.
Pete’s ability of illustrate points though stories and examples as first responder and outdoor practitioner punctuated the course and brought to life the needed though processes and decisions.
Testimonial from Christopher Binks, Partner and all other roles , Anyone Can LLP 24/11/2025 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid Excellent delivery of the course, well organised and resourced, and with a particularly useful development into real world scenarios in relevant environments.
Testimonial from David Blyth 23/11/2025 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. Another enjoyable course which kept the delivery style and pace fresh and engaging. Plenty of background information, examples and details to help bring each topic to life. Great use of resources from experts in each area rather than loads of slides.
Testimonial from Edmund Taylor 13/11/2025 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. Pete was an engaging and knowledgeable teacher. The course hit exactly the right note delivering information in different ways with hands on experience to practice and consolidate it.
Testimonial from Catherine Sanderson 11/11/2025 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid Always a good course and glad to learn that first aid is becoming more simplified.
Testimonial from Elizabeth Farthing 06/11/2025 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. Another great course, Pete - thanks very much. We will continue to recommend you to our clients.
Testimonial from Chris Ensoll, Partner, Chris Ensoll Mountain Guidehttp://www.chrisensoll.com 05/11/2025 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid My thanks to Luke and the members of the course who took my mobility issues within their stride. I am well on the road to recovery but kneeling is still difficult and this was taken into consideration
Testimonial from Donald McCutcheon, Scout Leader, 1st Border Scout Troop 05/11/2025 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. Pete is a real natural at delivering this course. He uses real-world examples to teach the course, helping you understand the real world first aid applications. The delivery is great with videos, practical sessions and examples. Informative and even funny!
Testimonial from Matthew Pointon, Driver Guide , Signature Tourshttp://signature-tours.com 05/11/2025 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. A very professional course with a slice of humour to engage the participants. Really hands-on which suited me.
Testimonial from Deborah Lou Turner, Owner / Founder, Evolve Somatics 24/10/2025 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. If you want a really life first aid course that inspires confidence then this is it
Testimonial from Kathryn Lamb 23/10/2025 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. A really useful and interesting 2 day course. Pete is thorough, engaging, inclusive and pragmatic in his approach to first aid, with lots of real-life experiences to share as learning points. The pre-course learning meant more time for practical learning on the course.
Testimonial from Briony Kincaid 20/10/2025 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
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Testimonial from Madeleine Davis 16/10/2025 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. Great course, thoroughly enjoyed it. Peter's style is really relaxed and welcoming, great delivery of relevant and interesting 1st hand and 3rd party accounts of real situations that really highlights the importance of the skill. Excellent practical scenarios to keep you on your toes, and a nice dose of humour thrown in. Until next time, thanks.
Testimonial from Edward Ennis, Rope Access Instructor and Supervisor, First 5 Access and Training 15/10/2025 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. Pete has excellent relevant background practical knowledge, which he freely shares when appropriate. The course is well supported with quality props and visual aids. The pre-course e-learning activity was excellent, enabling more time to concentrate on practical aspects. Time well spent.
Testimonial from Christopher Wright, Freelance Mountaineering & Climbing Instructorhttp://www.mountainmastery.co.uk 10/10/2025 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Simon Clooney Simon always delivers a superb first aid course, knowledgeable and fun, and with attendee input to ensure the course is tailored to suiting individual needs giving even more confidence, scenarios that you would come across in the outdoors and workplace, its a hands on course making it fun and enjoyable.
would fully recommend to any individual or business.
Testimonial from Lauren Beaty, Honister Slate Mine 10/10/2025 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Simon Clooney Thankyou Simon - I really enjoyed the course - very knowledgeable and soon makes a group of strangers at ease so they can work, listen and share ideas with each other.
Testimonial from A Louise Thwaites 09/10/2025 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid I really enjoyed the course. The mix of theory and practical really helped my understanding and made it engaging throughout.
Testimonial from Julie Graham 09/10/2025 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. did what it says on the tin! no nonsense, practical and useful.
also enjoyable and well delivered
thank you
Testimonial from Craig Tweedie 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/ahttp://n/a 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 mentorhttp://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 Accommodationhttps://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 Phillipshttp://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 Cumbriahttp://www.beaconguidingcumbria.co.uk 13/08/2025 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
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Testimonial from Joe Elliott 16/07/2025 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. I really enjoyed the course, I ordinarily struggle in training sessions but I had no issues on this occasion and this was due to how the trainer interacted with the group. Thank you.
Testimonial from Kenneth Bussey, Mental health peer support team leader 13/07/2025 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Cambridgeshire County Council Great course, enjoyable and hands-on, unlike many first aid courses
Testimonial from Matthew Ramsey 09/07/2025 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid Luke has a great style of delivery and I learnt more on this course than I have on any other, and I’ve attended a few! He has a way of explaining things that stick with you. He is patient, encouraging and non judgemental which means we were willing to give everything a go. Practical elements of the course were essential and done brilliantly. I really enjoyed it and feel much more confident to administer first aid, particularly outdoors, and in an energency.
Testimonial from Kirsty Maidment 09/07/2025 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid The whole course was effective and engaging - the right mixture of humour and professionalism used to deliver, alongside advanced knowledge and experience applied perfectly and differentiated well for the mixed group of participants. I will be using your company every time from now on, even though you're not the most convenient to me for travel/time. I've come away feeling more confident than I have from previous courses and I've been doing them every 3 years for at least 25 years.
Testimonial from Ruth Nelson, Head of Sixth Form, The Queen Katherine School 07/07/2025 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid This was my second course with Lakes First Aid and they have both been really informative and well delivered with a well balanced mixture of trainer delivery and practical exercises. An excellent course, highly recommended.
Testimonial from Siobhan Beck, Explorer Scout Leader, Scouts Association 07/07/2025 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid Luke is an expert in his field backed up by his lived experiences as an outdoor professional and MR team member. A great delivery and the flap jack tray bakes were well received too. Thank you.
Testimonial from Graeme Taylor 20/06/2025 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. This was a fantastic course and I learned so much. I would recommend First Aid Cumbria to anyone.
Testimonial from Chelsea Harrop, BEE Adventures 17/06/2025 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid I was thoroughly engaged and walked out feeling that I could help someone
Testimonial from Alison Thorburn 16/06/2025 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid Ross covered everything thoroughly. He is an exceptionally good trsiner
Testimonial from Paul Wilson 16/06/2025 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid Excellent course. Ross is very knowledgeable and achieves a good balance between practical and technical activities and information. Excellent course. Good life skills.
Testimonial from Petrina Cassell 04/06/2025 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Cambridgeshire County Council Stephen is an excellent instructor and has a brilliant way of the getting the subject information across in it's simplest form
Testimonial from Davey Averill, DofE Manager / CCF SSI, The Ferrers School 04/06/2025 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. Thanks very much Pete. It was a great couple of days!
Testimonial from Jon Sykes 23/05/2025 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid Brilliant course. Luke was fantastic, he shared his vast knowledge in an engaging way ensuring that every aspect of learning was covered from theory to practical in an interactive manner.
Testimonial from John Coulston 23/05/2025 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Cambridgeshire County Council Thank you for great days! Learnt loads and loved how it was hands on and informative
Testimonial from Jasmine Norwood, SEND Teacher and D of E lead , Hope Tree School 21/05/2025 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid One of the best Outdoor First Aid courses I've attended - practical, robust evidence base and really personable, engaging training style.
Testimonial from Joanna Chafferhttps://reignition.life/ 21/05/2025 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. Pete is an inspirational first aid teacher and I could listen to him for hours. He balances the delivery with information slides, videos and practical demonstrations.
Testimonial from DANIEL VERNON, Assistant Subject Leader in PE, Baines Schoolhttp://www.baines.lancs.co.uk 21/05/2025 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid It was a brilliant practical course taught really well.
Testimonial from Penelope Butler 20/05/2025 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid Many thanks: great course!
Testimonial from Cressida Allwood 09/05/2025 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. I really enjoyed the no nonsense approach that concentrates on the basics of life preserving first aid presented in a very interesting way with much real world experience.
Testimonial from Duncan Cairns 08/05/2025 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. An excellent first aid, superbly delivered. The trainer instilled confidence and passed on knowledge extremely well. The whole 2 days were informative, packed full with lots of interactive, visual and auditory sections and I really appreciated the real life stories and accounts to back up scenarios.
Testimonial from Catherine Benson 02/05/2025 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. Once again (I think this might of been my seventh with Pete) I came away feeling confident of applying FA when the need arises. I never fail to learning something new or improve on a skill that might make a difference to somebody one day.
Testimonial from Stuart Britt, Y2 Class Teacher, Ghyllside Primary School 01/05/2025 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid The course was detailed and gave multiple opportunities to try skills out practically. Ross was excellent, answered all questions and was very knowledgeable on all areas.
Testimonial from Rob Hook 01/05/2025 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. Peter's delivery style & wealth of knowledge and experience sharing gives you the confidence in your training to take into the real world.
Testimonial from Carol Edmondson, Hay Time project officer, Yorkshire Dales Millennium Trusthttp://www.ydmt.org 30/04/2025 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid Really enjoyed the course, lovely venue and Ross was an enthusiastic, knowledgeable teacher who delivered the course in an easy to understand, direct way. Gorgeous cakes supplied too! Thank you for having me - I look forward to next time!
Testimonial from Sharon Leedell, Mountain Leader/Authorhttp://www.mistysguidedwalks.co.uk 30/04/2025 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid A really enjoyable, although intensive course, but I do feel more confident in giving first aid, and not avoiding a situation.
Testimonial from Christine Kiddier 25/04/2025 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. An excellent and clearly focused course yet again, with Pete striking just the right balance between technical 'know how' and down-to-earth practicality.
Testimonial from Dave McGrath Wilkinson, Lecturer, staff tutor, outdoor freelancer, ClimbBear 25/04/2025 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. I thought the e-learning module before the course was really useful.
Testimonial from ANNE JAGO 17/04/2025 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid Lovely baked cakes - thank you!
Testimonial from Lucy Allan, Teacher and Mountain Bike Guide 29/03/2025 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid Ross was extremely professional and surpassed my expectations for the course.
Testimonial from Charlie Caton-Jones 28/03/2025 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. Pete was fantastic. A brilliant trainer. This was the first training course I've done, and I came away with so much more than I'd expected. It was challenging, serious, light when needed, accessible and thoroughly engaging, all in equal measure. The perfect mix of learning styles delivered by someone with vast amounts of skill and experience.
Testimonial from Emily Hennessey, Storyteller, Stealing Thunderhttp://www.emilyhennessey.co.uk 26/03/2025 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid Luke was a friendly and professional instructor, clearly explaining all aspects of the course in a very accessibly manner.
Testimonial from Heather Josephine Appleby, Teacher, Barnard Castle School 26/03/2025 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid Great course with a large amount of equipment for practical activities
Testimonial from Amy Bainbridge 26/03/2025 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid Luke was great
Testimonial from John McCarthy 26/03/2025 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. I have always appreciated Pete's very pragmatic approach to First Aid, it is based on years of experience and what works.
Pete has a very engaging presentation style and the course is a good mix of theory, presentations and hands on.
Thanks again.
Testimonial from Michael Palk 26/03/2025 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid Luke was a very knowledgeable but empathetic "human" trainer and I feel we benefitted from the "no stories" rule.
Testimonial from Jonathan Lloyd 20/03/2025 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. very good trainer, great knowledge
Testimonial from John Bryers, Ranger, National Trust 19/03/2025 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid Great tutor. Lots of hints tips and hacks which made real sense!!
Testimonial from David Griffin 12/03/2025 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. Please thank Pete. Great course. Been on lots of first aid courses over my career and that was the best and most enjoyable experience I've ever had. Thanks
Testimonial from Michael Gudgeon, Director, Paddleboard The Lakes Ltdhttp://Www.paddleboardthelales.co.uk 10/03/2025 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid I have always found this kind of group learning a bit difficult but Luke's relaxed and friendly manner was very helpful in this respect and I thought that his delivery was excellent. Thanks.
Testimonial from Andrew McLay, Ecologist, Natural England 06/03/2025 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid A really excellent course. Hard but enjoyable and very useful.
Testimonial from Malcolm Judge 05/03/2025 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid Excellent course well delivered. No judging of mistakes, just helped everyone out and gave them more confidence
Testimonial from Ian Creighton, Project Manager, West Cumbria Rivers Trust 05/03/2025 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Active First Aid Training Limited Dave was a fantastic trainer with so much experience to draw on. He was teaching from a working lifetime of knowledge which made it all more realistic.
Testimonial from Lisa Roberts 05/03/2025 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Simon Clooney An enjoyable course (if cold!) I felt the participants worked well together which is a compliment to the way the tutor handled the group. He showed a lot of knowledge of the subject and took the time to answer queries showing respect to all.
Testimonial from Alastair Yates 05/03/2025 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Simon Clooney Once again Simon delivered a fantastic course.Its never boring and he breaks everything down in a way that's easy to understand and used Thoroughly enjoyed the course!
Testimonial from Cam Fowler 03/03/2025 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Cambridgeshire County Council Thank you to Stephen for his insights and experience, it really adds to the quality of the course. The practical nature of this course brings the content 'alive' and makes it more likely that you will 'step up' when circumstances require you to.
Testimonial from David Clarke, Deputy Principal/Director of Sixth Form, Comberton Village College 03/03/2025 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Cambridgeshire County Council I have been involved with DofE across schools i've worked in for around 15 years. This is the second time I have been on this outdoor first aid course and it remains the best first aid course I have ever been on. This is for two reasons, firstly, it combines all of the basic first aid knowledge with a practical application to the outdoor setting. It challenges you to think about the limitations of being remote and the unique circumstances you can find yourself in. Secondly, Stephen Brown is the best facilitator of any course I have ever been on. His approach is friendly, knowledgeable and professional. I would recommend this course to anyone.
Testimonial from Lucy-Beth Heighton, Vice Principal, Stanground Academy 03/03/2025 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Cambridgeshire County Council Stephen was fantastic; he has a great manner with everyone and is very encouraging, he has excellent knowledge and is able to get everyone thinking about all possible outcomes. I feel much more confident about performing first aid in an emergency situation.
Testimonial from Daniel Hughes, Science teacher, Cromwell Community College 28/02/2025 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid I feel really well-equipped to deal with any incident that was covered over the / days
Testimonial from Caroline Williams 26/02/2025 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid Great two days of refreshing skills and adding depth and detail to my first aid knowledge. Thank you :)
Testimonial from Jane Armstrong, Outdoor Education and Learning Officer, The Ernest Cook Trusthttps://ernestcooktrust.org.uk/ 26/02/2025 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid Highly recommend this course for anyone who spends any time outdoors. Very well informed right from the get go with information on what the course includes, directions and timings for the day.
Ross put me at ease straight away, and is an extremely engaging instructor with the rare ability to make no question feel silly.
His baking skills are phenomenal, and definitely needs to apply for Great British Bake Off!
Testimonial from Michelle Sterling, DofE Manager, Carlisle Youth Zone 25/02/2025 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid I enjoyed the course, in fact I looked forward to attending a I'd done the same course here 3 years ago and got a lot out of it then. Ross explained everything clearly in a way which was very easy to understand.
I was glad of the rules of'no stories'. The breaks in the day were also well timed.
Testimonial from Jennifer Waller 05/02/2025 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. Pete delivers an excellent programme. His common sense, frank approach to being a first-aider is a breath of fresh air. He offers support throughout, is entertaining and relates well to everyone. Quite inspirational.
Testimonial from Gillian Browne 05/02/2025 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. I thoroughly enjoyed the course and found the CPR and linking to the app on your phone very interesting and informative. The videos used were in depth and interesting to watch. I would recommend as a course to others.
Testimonial from Sarah Jefferson, Teacher in charge of Duke of Edinburgh's Award 05/02/2025 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. An excellent practical course. Pete uses his wealth of experience to deliver an engaging and useful course.
Testimonial from Katy Jonas, Field Studies Tutor 04/02/2025 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. I will be in my 80th year when my First Aid certificate needs to be updated. If I choose to renew it, I would not hesitate to enrol on another of Pete Cunningham’s courses. His courses are fun, thoughtfully presented, challenging and brilliantly organised. He is without doubt the best First Aid course provider that I have been taught by
Testimonial from John Roelich, Retired Teacher 03/02/2025 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid Fantastic tutors; fantastic individuals. Incredibly good course.
Testimonial from Simon Pemberton, Professor of Human Geography, Keele Universityhttp://www.keele.ac.uk 02/02/2025 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Simon Clooney Simon’s teaching was exceptional. The course was structured in a way that not only covered the foundational concepts but also allowed for personal and professional applications. We had the opportunity to ask questions related to our unique situations, which made the learning experience even more valuable. Thanks to Simon’s expertise, I now feel confident in my ability to assist others with the skills and knowledge gained. I would highly recommend both this course and the company to anyone seeking to enhance their capabilities.
Testimonial from Isabella Louise Thomas 29/01/2025 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid Great course - very well lead
Testimonial from Sarah Ann Hughes, Nordic walking leader 23/01/2025 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid Very nice and approachable trainer, he made the course engaging, which helped us all get through the long weekend.
Testimonial from Eleonora Pezzini, Teacher of MFL and DofE leader, Macmillan Academy 23/01/2025 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid Ross is a very professional and knowledgeable first aid trainer and doing my first aid renewal is always a good experience. I always come away confident in my ability to perform first aid if i had to.
Testimonial from Patrick Muckian, Outdoor Instructor 22/01/2025 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid the level of teaching was fantastic. a very engaging course!
Testimonial from Charlotte Penrice 20/01/2025 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid Luke delivered a fantastic course and demonstrated a vast wealth of knowledge and experience that he confidently and competently shared with the cohort. Luke paced the delivery of the course excellently and gave us plenty of opportunities to learn in different ways. Luke was thorough and provided great detail in his answers to questions. The humour and delicious cake were a welcome bonus! Thanks so much, Luke.
Testimonial from Ross Davidson, Photographer, Ross Davidson Photographyhttp://www.rossdavidsonphoto.co.uk 17/01/2025 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid I attended the outdoor first aid course at the University of Cumbria as a student in BSc Geography. I thought this course was brilliant! Very informative, well structured and perfect balance between practical and listening. Ross was a great trainer- very kind, encouraging and friendly. I have come away feeling more confident in first aid and feel more excited to use this towards my goal of volunteering for mountain rescue.
Testimonial from Hannah Wright, Student, University of Cumbria 16/01/2025 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. The course was really insightful, up to date and interesting. I've done several courses with Pete now but I learn something new every time. It is varied and the perfect balance between practical exercises and academic course content. I would recommend Pete's courses to anyone.
Testimonial from Liz Dyke, Activities Co-ordinator, Bendrigg Trust 08/01/2025 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Cambridgeshire County Council Enjoyable course, excellent teaching technique, I have gained in confidence should I ever need to use 1st Aid. Stephen Brown was an excellent tutor.
Testimonial from Debbie Thurston, Teaching Assistant Level 3 - Gateway, Hinchingbrooke 13/12/2024 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid I have used Lakes First Aid for many years now. After every course I have attended I have come away impressed by Luke's knowledge, comfortable delivery style and enthusiasm. Excellent value for money.
Testimonial from Phil Tinning, Owner, Freetime Outdoorshttp://n/a 12/12/2024 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. Very good course. Professionally delivered in a good atmosphere.
Testimonial from John Wright 11/12/2024 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid Course was informative. Really enjoyed it.
Testimonial from Alan Roberts 04/12/2024 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. Pete was really good, approachable and knowledgeable
Testimonial from Kath Smith 01/12/2024 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid Another well-presented course with a good balance of class based theory and practical exercises. All being well, see you in 3 years.
Testimonial from Christopher Cripps 27/11/2024 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. This course is delivered in a friendly and concise manner ensuring that all the key elements (plus many others) are covered in an inclusive way using blended learning techniques. Peter is incredibly good at bringing learners back to basics to avoid over complicating situations, ensuring First Aid is undertaken quickly and efficiently.
Testimonial from Heather Thomas-Smith, Owner, Heathery Heightshttp://www.heatheryheights.co.uk 27/11/2024 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. Pete is an excellent trainer who delivers a well-paced and informative course. Being able to obtain a certificate towards my driver CPC is also very useful. Highly recommended to anyone who wants a simple, effective grounding in first aid.
Testimonial from Scott Nixon, Freelance instructor 23/11/2024 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. I would suggest that there could be more opportunities to ask questions on future courses. I needed time to process new information, that challenged my previous understanding, before I could ask questions. I often found myself interrupting the delivery in order to ask a question. Subject content on cold water shock and hypothermia challenged my previous understanding so I need time to reflect on this. The treatment of open wounds also challenged my previous understanding. The course has therefore provided food for thought and subjects for further investigation.
Testimonial from Gareth Moss 22/11/2024 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. super useful information, well-explained examples, great videos, stories, and practical elements. It is great how the trainer involves others to share their experiences and information.
Testimonial from Jenny Brindle 15/11/2024 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. This has been by far the best first aid course I have attended. Pete’s timing and resources in the delivery of the course were spot on and kept everybody engaged and interested. His use of visual and actual resources helped me to relate the course content to real life situations and gave reassurance that I would be able to take appropriate action if it were ever needed. Pete’s open, honest and friendly approach engendered a relaxed and collaborative atmosphere within the group and his discussion regarding mental health (both that of the casualty and the first aider was a refreshing addition to a first aid course.
Testimonial from Pam Drower, Molehill Adventures 12/11/2024 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. Thank you Pete for delivering high quality 16 hour outdoor first aid training. Great fun, very informative, learnt lots and we practised the techniques we were discussing over the two days. I have been on this course before, and will definitely be coming back in 3 years when I need to renew! Thanks again.
Testimonial from Helen Ashton 11/11/2024 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
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First Aid Cumbria. Very comprehensive and pragmatic course. Pete gives very clear reasons as to the whys of what to do for first aid.
Testimonial from STEVEN DAY, Freelance Instructor 08/11/2024 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. A brilliant course delivered in a relaxed atmosphere. Great mix of different learning approaches with a very passionate facilitator, explanations, slides, group chats, telling us real life experiences, videos, scenarios.
Testimonial from Samantha Parkin, Credit Controller for Impact Accounts Department, Impact International 06/11/2024 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. I really enjoyed the course and feel confident that I can respond appropriately in an emergency situation
Testimonial from Louise Wareing, Teacher and CCF Officer , Lancaster Royal Grammar School 24/10/2024 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid Fantastic course.Luke made the course interesting,varied and at times fun.I found the app for cpr helpful,and also the choke vests.
Testimonial from Sara Dover, Support worker, Cumberland council 23/10/2024 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid Having attended many first aid courses over the last 20 years I can confidently say that Luke and Ross are some of the best in the business. Incredible depth of knowledge when questioned and a lovely teaching style.
Testimonial from Michael Stainthorpe, MD, Eden Rockhttp://www.edenrockclimbing.com 23/10/2024 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid Active Aid delivered another excellent first aid course. The training was thorough, enjoyable and provided by a highly experienced team. Will definitely be rebooking again next time.
Testimonial from Mark Williamson, Mark Williamson Photographyhttps://www.markwilliamsonphotography.com 22/10/2024 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid Once again Ross had been an engaging, fun, knowledgeable and patient trainer and I thoughtly enjoyed the learning experience, I massive confidence boost for using first aid in the real world! Thank you Ross :)
Testimonial from Rebecca Dickens, Director, Hallbankgate Farms 20/10/2024 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. Peter Cunningham's knowledge of first aid and the human body regards illnesses and treatment is excellent. I don't think Peter dodged a question during both days of the course. His method of teaching and hands on approach was faultless.
I wish Peter and his family all the best for their future.
Testimonial from Neal Lever, Moorland Leaderhttp://Thewharfedalewanderer 20/10/2024 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid Having spent many years attending and also delivering courses and customer experiences, I am usually very critical. However, Ross' delivery and the structure of this outdoor first aid course was absolutely fantastic.
Testimonial from Darren Morgan, Company Director, Independent Adventure Ltdhttp://independentadventure.co.uk 18/10/2024 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid At first I was unsure about Ross's delivery style but I soon got used to it and found it very effective. I was very impressed by the high level of enthusiasm that Ross kept up throughout the course. This really helped to keep everybody engaged through two long and full days
Testimonial from David James Rawsthorn, Volunteer, RSPB 18/10/2024 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid Excellent course, great animated tutor/trainer, kept us on our heels and attentive.
Testimonial from Roger Foreman, Manager/ RSPB seasonal field worker, Glade Trust Nature Reserve 15/10/2024 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Active First Aid Training Limited Thankyou, well delivered and great operational knowledge giving context to all teaches
Testimonial from Paul Moon 10/10/2024 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. The best first aid course I have undertaken by far. Pete was a great teacher, and very experienced and knowledgeable.
Testimonial from Kate Cox 09/10/2024 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. Pete makes the contents very accessible and interesting, in addition to giving us learners lots of practice time. This combination is brilliant for building up my confidence as a first aider.
Testimonial from Karen Jaques 09/10/2024 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. Pete Cunningham's courses are always a pleasure to attend even if first aid is not always everyone's favourite subject! It is always helpful to get the latest insights and also to experience different topics getting prominence - expanding my awareness every time. The 'culture' of the course is always relaxed but purposeful and full of encouragement to learn. I always leave with a confidence boost that I can really help someone in need. Highly recommended!
Testimonial from Tim Morris, Facilitator and Coach 07/10/2024 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Simon Clooney Excellent course led at the pace and delivered in a professional and easily understood way
Testimonial from Pamela Palmer 07/10/2024 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. Just a really well run course, and Pete was a delight to learn from. Really engaged and lively, also loads of very relevant stories and anecdotes that put things into context.
Testimonial from Kenny Smyth 07/10/2024 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Simon Clooney Good course without being too long winded. All subjects covered
Testimonial from Debra Bourne 06/10/2024 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Simon Clooney A perfectly delivered course, Simon placed a great emphasis on understanding, problem solving and common sense attitude rather than blindly following the instructions. I have thoroughly enjoyed the course and the way it was taught.
Testimonial from Anna Hornakova 30/09/2024 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid The course was very thorough and Ross was really knowledgeable and enthusiastic which helped to cover lots of material in great detail throughout the course.
Testimonial from James O'Brien, Nature Reserve Ranger 26/09/2024 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. The mountain pictures were a nice touch.
Testimonial from Rachel Thompson, SEN teacher and Duke of Edinburgh Award leader, Sir Tom Finney Community High School 24/09/2024 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid Lakes First Aid go beyond their requirements to ensure everything that a student requires above the course is covered
Testimonial from Ian Wallace 24/09/2024 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid Really great course, good to be as practical as possible and plenty of time for discussion.
Testimonial from Claire Lunn-Rockliffe 22/09/2024 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. Very useful addition of section on Sepsis. Many past courses never mentioned it.
It's really useful to know things that you DON'T need to do. Less is more?
Testimonial from Chris Johnson, Chair of Trustees, North of England Activities and Training 20/09/2024 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid Thanks so much Ross - really appreciated your engaging and pragmatic approach!
Testimonial from Richard Francksen 20/09/2024 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid Excellent course
Testimonial from Robert Wilson, Campus Manager, University of Cumbria 20/09/2024 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid Thankyou so so much
Testimonial from Abby Clarke, Resident Life Officer, University of Cumbria 18/09/2024 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. As a campsite owner, Scout Leader and ML I have once again attended Peter's course as it provides exactly what I am looking for - a wealth of knowledge and experience for practical application in real life scenarios.
Testimonial from Malcolm Smith 14/09/2024 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid Brilliant course, really well delivered in a great environment both inside and out. Participants had an opportunity to learn through a variety of methods to help embed critical First Aid knowledge. Would highly recommend.
Testimonial from Helen Gomm 12/09/2024 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. Great to meet you Phil - I really enjoyed your stories, passion and life experience!
Testimonial from Marcus Chapman, Professional Raddad. (In my head) 02/09/2024 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid Ross is a fantastic trainer who demonstrates enthusiasm and encourages participation
Testimonial from Martin Clements, Sustainable Development Advisor, Natural England 02/09/2024 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid I do not wish to leave a testimonial, please
Testimonial from Olivia Wood 04/08/2024 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid Luke Armitage was a professional and engaging trainer, who used both repetition and real life examples to help instil learning within a supportive environment. I'd definitely recommend my training experience to colleagues and I look forward to renewing my outdoor first aid qualification with Lakes First Aid in three years time.
Testimonial from Jonathan Hall, Geologist, Natural England 31/07/2024 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid Luke is a very knowledgeable instructor. He made the learning fun and interesting.
Testimonial from Philip Michael Lucas 31/07/2024 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid I have been on a number of outdoor first aid courses run by Lakes First Aid. I always find them to be informative and up to date. Above all the interactive teaching style really suits me. I like the relaxed atmosphere and use of practical scenarios
Testimonial from Claire Neilson 30/07/2024 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Active First Aid Training Limited Brilliant course. I've done several outdoor first aid courses over the past few years David's was by far the best I've attended.
Testimonial from Ruth Hatton, Nelson Thomlinson School 19/07/2024 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. A Great course, with great content for the outdoor environment. With a realistic and sensible approach to delivering first aid in the outdoors. Delivered professionally by a highly knowledgeable and experienced instructor. I would highly recommend this course.
Testimonial from Craig Jones, Professional and Commercial Sales Manager, Palm Equipmenthttp://www.palm.equipment 19/07/2024 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. Good course. Pete used lots of real life examples, and explained everything with reasoning and logic rather than reciting the handbook. I think this helps the information sink in a bit better.
Testimonial from Christopher Hemsley 19/07/2024 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. I thoroughly enjoyed the course - it was really interesting. I like the balance of practical, videos, information and scenarios. I felt like I learnt an awful lot over the two days and will definitely re-book next time.
Testimonial from Nicky Edwards, Headteacher 14/07/2024 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid Luke made the course enjoyable instead of the previous mundane courses I've been on. (With other companies)
Testimonial from Christopher Dawney 14/07/2024 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid Excellent course. Luke is a great teacher and made things clear and easy to understand.
Testimonial from Michael Freeman 10/07/2024 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. Thanks for making the whole process so low pressure but high quality.
Testimonial from Andrew Warren, Teacher, The Queen Katherine School 10/07/2024 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. Really appreciated the trainer/ teacher's helpfulness as well as their knowledge about first aid in an outdoor setting.
Testimonial from Andrew Richardson, teacher, RRMA 09/07/2024 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. Another fantastic course by Pete. I really like the real life experience and ongoing learning Pete brings to his delivery. An incredibly useful and no nonsense first aid course.
Testimonial from Jamie Magee 27/06/2024 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. A fabulously informative and practical course, delivered with a great blend of appropriate, seriousness, humour and humanity. Pete held everyone's attention for the full two days and I'm sure we all left, knowing much more than when we arrived.
Testimonial from Richard Usher, Director, Elm Court Energy Services Ltd 26/06/2024 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. Really liked the visuals used and real life situations this makes it more real applying first aid . Key points emphasised and the importance of engaging .
Testimonial from Laura Couper 25/06/2024 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. Brilliant course, and Pete is an excellent engaging teacher and keeps things interesting. I felt the key thing that I hadn’t got on previous courses was the how/why we need to do things, rather than just what the process is, to enable thorough understanding of the cause-effect (for example CPR and why going too fast/slow is problematic) and to help to properly remember the information.
Testimonial from Niamh Lewis 09/06/2024 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid Fantastic course. This is the second one I have done with Ross and he is exceptional. He makes it easy to understand and creates an environment to learn to the best of your ability. His knowledge and experience is unreal and adds to the excellent delivery of the course. Thoroughly enjoyable and by far the best first aid course I have been on.
Testimonial from Kathryn Pigdon 06/06/2024 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. Not all learning is fun! This course, however, has a perfect blend of classroom based, experiential learning and a bit of humour.
Testimonial from LEE IRVING 06/06/2024 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. This is a course I always look forward to. I flew back from NZ to attend this course! Incredibly informative. Everyone should do this course and more lives would be saved. Pete is a great speaker with lots of exciting, funny anecdotes and genuinely cares about helping other people.
Thanks again, see you next time.
Joe Flanagan
Testimonial from Joe Flanagan, Flowstate Bike 05/06/2024 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid It was a really well structured course which wasn't too overwhelming which I have found in previous courses ran by other providers and everything was really well explained
Testimonial from Michael Smith 04/06/2024 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid I have really enjoyed this course, it was very hands-on and covered all the topics I was interested in. Luke is a great instructor and communicated all information very clearly.
Testimonial from Rossana Palma 29/05/2024 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. The outdoor first aid course provided a great refresher of my first aid skills and was such an improvement on the previous outdoor course I took three years ago in terms of relevance.
Pete made the course interesting by providing multiple very relevant examples of different outdoor situations and how these were dealt with which. The equipment supporting the course was fantastic, with smart dummies for CPR practice, vests to practice the Heimlich manoeuvre, examples of outdoor shelters, protection and wound packing.
Testimonial from Alexander Grovehttp://outmtb.uk 24/05/2024 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. Pete, it was a great course, thank you. Even though I'd done your course before, I still learned new things as well as consolidated and improved knowledge I already had. Also, some of the kit recommendations were helpful. Thank you.
Testimonial from Paul Law, Milnthorpe Primary School 23/05/2024 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. First Aid Cumbria delivered exceptional training covering pre-learning, two full days in person with role-playing and many real-life teaching examples to embed the learning.
Testimonial from Kirsty Mawhinney, Volunteer , Rookhow https://rookhow.org.uk/ 16/05/2024 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid I never thought I would in my life describe a first aid course and enjoyable but this certainly was. Ross was very knowledgeable and engaging, lots of tips and tricks to improvising with limited equipment in remote settings.
Testimonial from Joe Bodycote, Research Assistant - Cumbria Connect, RSPB 15/05/2024 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid Thanks Ross, great training. You managed to provide me with a greater understanding of first aid principles than I've got from other courses, whilst maximising an efficient and engaging course
Testimonial from Callum Goff, Assistant Monitoring Officer, RSPB 14/05/2024 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid Really enjoyed this course,would certainly recommend to anyone wanting first aid knowledge.
Testimonial from Michael Griffiths 14/05/2024 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid An excellent practical course and venue.
Testimonial from CHRISTOPHER WEBB 09/05/2024 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. A really good Course given by a very informed and knowledgeable trainer. We did the right amount of sitting and then practical. Always interesting and on the ball. Learned a lot.a balance of interactive and good old fashioned hands on teaching and learning.
Testimonial from Jeffrey Fozzard 08/05/2024 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. I recommend Peter's courses very highly: he is an excellent and very knowledgeable teacher, who provides first aid training in a very accessible and understandable format. Thank you
Testimonial from Sarah Elton, Teesdale Holistics / Yad Moss ski slopeLink to student's website 07/05/2024 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid Ross was absolutely fantastic, packed SO much in to two days, kept it light and interactive as well as super informative. It was definitely the best first aid course I've been on and will recommend to others.
Testimonial from Kerrie Gosling, Operations Executive , KE Adventure Travel 29/04/2024 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid Ross was amazing. I've done a few first aid courses now and that was easily the best one. His teaching style and attitude were outstanding.
Testimonial from Samuel Bickerdike, Adventure Travel Consultant, KE Adventure 24/04/2024 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid Luke was really good , the learning style and content and way it was taught excellent
Testimonial from Damien Morris, Prject Youth Worker 24/04/2024 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. As ever a very good course. Pete Cunningham has excellent knowledge and experience of First Aid which is evident in his delivery of the course.
Testimonial from David Channing, Mountain Leader and Army Cadet Force Officer 23/04/2024 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid Thanks very much - it was a useful couple of days in a friendly, supportive environment. The venue was fab too - and thanks for the cake.
Testimonial from Joanna Roberts 23/04/2024 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. Great first aid course, not once did I feel nothing wasn't explained clearly. I think this was due to Petes personal stories and experiences of the outdoors or just general experience that he or someone he knows has had to apply first aid. From a personal experience, its always better to have a trainer who has genuinely experienced the implementation of first aid first or any course they are delivering first hand and the fact that Pete has had many of these situations, made me feel reassured that, yes it will be stressful. But, taking that breathe and understanding that you can apply first aid to the best of your abilities, even when in the outdoor surroundings, that it is always better to do something, than nothing.
Testimonial from Louise Makin, Trainee, Bendrigg Lodge 23/04/2024 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid Genuinely did enjoy the course and learnt alot of useful information that will hopefully stick in my marshmallow brain.
Testimonial from Rachel Scott 19/04/2024 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
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Testimonial from Paul Hamilton, Senior Guide 09/04/2024 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid A very well run and informative course with an excellent teacher.
Testimonial from Ben Kilner 05/04/2024 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid Well structured course, well delivered by an experienced, knowledgeable and pragmatic tutor which makes the tri-annual requirement seem much less of a chore.
Testimonial from Lynne Thomas, Lead Coach, West Cumberland Orienteering Clubhttp://www.wcoc.co.uk 02/04/2024 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid As always, a well delivered course with a really nice balance and spread through the day of theory, indoor and outdoor practise, delivered with enthusiasm. I always learn additional new stuff.
Testimonial from Isabel Berry 29/03/2024 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid very well delivered course from an extremely experienced instructor that allowed me to leave the course confident in my abilities to deal with a number of situations.
Testimonial from Mark Bentley 26/03/2024 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid A very comprehensive course delivered in an engaging and interactive way.
Testimonial from Nat Pawlowski 25/03/2024 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. This course course provided a comprehensive theoretical knowledge base to outdoor first aid. This was linked to practical demonstrations and practice. Video content of actual incidents reinforced the knowledge base. Our trainer was extremely knowledgeable and interesting. A course i would recommend to anyone.
Testimonial from William Duncan 22/03/2024 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. A well paced course, lots of information delivered in a way that made it easy to understand without feeling like we were being overloaded.
Testimonial from Chris Mawby, Reserve Warden, Natural England 19/03/2024 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. great and realistic course
Testimonial from Douglas Walker 12/03/2024 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Simon Clooney Thank you for a very professional course
Testimonial from Roland Thomson 09/03/2024 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid Ross was excellent & kept us engaged throughout.
Testimonial from Richard Blackmore, Guide 07/03/2024 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid Ross and Lakes First Aid delivered a comprehensive and enjoyable course. I've gained a lot of confidence and knowledge over the two days, which reassures me that I could manage in an emergency situation. Ross was a great trainer, and was incredibly knowledgeable and friendly. Thank you Lakes First Aid!
Testimonial from Skye Tisdell, Postgraduate Researcher, Keele University 07/03/2024 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid This course was a great opportunity to build confidence and knowledge of first aid situations and how to respond effectively. The course is presented in both a professional yet friendly and approachable manner. First Aid is a life-saving skill and I would 100% recommend Lakes First Aid for the training of these situations.
Thank you!
Testimonial from Ryan Podmore, Postgraduate Researcher , Keele University 07/03/2024 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Cambridgeshire County Council This is a very practical and useful course which is well taught. I'd recommend it to anyone supervising outdoor activities.
Testimonial from Andy Jowitt, Volunteer Community Engagement Officer, A Rocha UK (Foxearth Meadows)https://arocha.org.uk/ 04/03/2024 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Simon Clooney Good course which has provided the tools to hopefully deliver first aid if called upon
Testimonial from Alan Moore 03/03/2024 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Simon Clooney Simon was an excellent instructor. He kept all the class involved, plenty of hand on exercises with his coaching to ensure we all adopted the correct procedures
These skills will hopefully stay with me and use if required
Testimonial from Bob Procter 03/03/2024 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Simon Clooney Brilliant course, Simon was really engaging, explained everything simply and let the group direct the course where appropriate.
Testimonial from Rory Moore, Enrichment Lead , Millom School 01/03/2024 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid As always Ross kept us all engaged throughout
Testimonial from Peter Eagan, Free lance Cycle Guide, My employers company Saddle Skedaddle 28/02/2024 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid Luke the trainer was very competent, knowledgeable with great presentation skills. Good sense of humour throughout keeping a serious topic enjoyable to learn. Top marks.
Testimonial from Michael Robinson, Rope Access Supervisor , Stroma 22/02/2024 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. A great course delivered well, targeted specifically for the audience attending. Lots of differentiation in learning styles and incorporation of previous learning. Pete really brought first aid back to the basics to encourage and promote practical help in an outdoor environment is simple, and made it relevant to everyday life. A real confidence builder for all!! Thank you
Testimonial from Laura Patrick 22/02/2024 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. An extremely good and well-organised course, taught by Pete with loads of practical experience and common sense, which really helps
Testimonial from Diane McGuinness, self-employed International Mountain Leader 17/02/2024 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. I really enjoyed your delivery Pete, it was engaging and focussed, and used a wide variety of props, media and interactive quizes to reinforce our learning.
Testimonial from Claire Wickham 09/02/2024 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid Ross was amazing. He was very inspiring and just seemed like such a happy and content person and really taught us in an effective manner. I learnt more on this course than I have on any other first aid courses.
Testimonial from Storm Isles 09/02/2024 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid I have attended a number of first aid courses and this was by far the best. Ross was an excellent trainer and provided a lot of different scenarios and equipment that we could use to enable us to have a better understanding and build confidence.
Testimonial from Joseph Walker, Protected Sites Senior Adviser, Natural England 07/02/2024 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. Peter is a brilliant instructor. He enabled me to understand what he was teaching and to embed previous learning.
Testimonial from Helen Brigham, N/A 06/02/2024 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. Car parking was just about ok but if I had a problem that would be my only criticism.
Testimonial from Simon Blundell, Preston wall deputy manager , Lakeland climbing centre http://Lakeland climbing 01/02/2024 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. Pete is an excellent trainer and makes the course engaging and interesting. All the material is really relevant to the outdoors.
Testimonial from Lucy Scrase, Chief Operations Officer , Ourea Events http://www.oureaevents.com 27/01/2024 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid Ross was absolutely cracking and brilliant. He had a real passion for what he was teaching and engaged with us throughout the course making it more enjoyable
Testimonial from Lewis Barbarics 25/01/2024 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. Thank you for such an engaging and informative training, filled with hands on aspects, real life examples, and fun activities. It had exceptionally accurate CPR training with the aid of the direct electrical feed from the CPR dolls to your mobile device, to examine your skills. The training was interactive throughout, with a hint of competitiveness thrown into aspects, which really helped gel the participants of the course together. It was really beneficial to look at some great first aid products available on the market and test them on ourselves. Pete was approachable and extremely knowledgable. The tea/coffee/biscuit facilities and location for the training was also great. I Would highly recommend the course and provider and I look forward to participating in future training with Pete.
Testimonial from Heather Williams, Secondary school teacher , Education 25/01/2024 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid I've done a Lakes First Aid Outdoor course several times & its always been to a high standard with plenty of practical scenarios. Their recent equipment additions improve the experience further. I thoroughly recommend them
Mountain Leader, DofE assessor & Scout Leader
Testimonial from Catherine Pearce 24/01/2024 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid A well delivered course with an excellent mix of theory and practicle work with outdoor scenarios. There was a lot to cover but done efficiently in a manner which involved participants in a relaxed friendly atmosphere.
Testimonial from Zoe Ferguson 24/01/2024 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid I'll be back in three years time!
Testimonial from Rosemary Vidler 23/01/2024 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid A really great, practical and interactive course. Real life scenarios were implemented in outdoor conditions and really gave us an insight into how we'd do first aid in challenging scenarios. Highly recommend.
Testimonial from Abigail Cornforth 22/01/2024 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Simon Clooney Simon delivered an excellent Outdoor Forst Aid Course last week. He has an infectious enthusiasm for the subject and a very enjoyable, interesting and professional delivery style. The content of the course was excellent and the practical application of the skills helped us all gain confidence in our First Aid capabilities. I was particularly grateful that Simon took into account individual & specific needs of all of our group - thank you Simon.
Testimonial from Paul Bate, Brathay Associate Consultant/Trainer/Tech, Brathay Trust 17/01/2024 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Simon Clooney Really great training and also very engaging with lots of opportunity to get involved and try out new things - particularly liked making the stretcher from a survival bag and sticks. Simon did a great job of keeping it interesting and it didn't feel like you were just being talked at for 2 days.
Testimonial from Petra Bateman, Project Worker/Team Leader , Brathay Trust 16/01/2024 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid Very pleasant course as always. Thank you
Testimonial from Miroslav Makrlik 13/01/2024 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. Pete attracts a wide variety of skilled participants on his course. This is good as they bring other ideas, Pete uses them along with his own extremely wide knowledge.
Testimonial from David Yardley 09/12/2023 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. Thanks Pete for a great (as always) course - really appreciated the variety of teaching methods and training props.
Testimonial from Stuart Halford 08/12/2023 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid All in all excellent . Really appreciated Luke's fun approach, teaching style and depth of knowledge. Will certainly be back.
Testimonial from STEPHEN LEE, Director, STEPHEN LEE ASSOCS 06/12/2023 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. A very well paced 2 day course that covered key points / areas of outdoor first aid. Delivery was engaging and varied. Pete was extremely knowledgable and kept all participants focussed and engaged in learning. There was an excellent mix of factual information, interactive quizzes, role play, practical examples, video clips. This combination maintained my attention and therefore increased my learning of the subject areas.
Testimonial from Karen Greenall, M&T Adventures 06/12/2023 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid Excellent and inspiring course.
Testimonial from Julie Ferris 22/11/2023 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid Thank you Luke for an enjoyable two days of useful, practical and fun first aid training. It was nice to meet yourself and involve myself in a range of scenarios with the other group members. Feedback/delivery was accessible, constructive and has given me more confidence in delivering first aid.
Testimonial from Thomas Fremlin, Teacher/Outdoor Activity Leader 21/11/2023 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Cambridgeshire County Council This course built on previous knowledge to build our confidence in delivering first aid in an outdoor environment through the use of realistic outdoor scenarios, where possible actions were discussed as a group. The instructor also discussed which first aid training various student groups should receive (e.g. D of E) and showed us different equipment that we could use in our own first aid kits.
This was a very practical course which was delivered with warmth and humour.
Testimonial from Louisa Andrews 18/11/2023 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. Fantastic, informative, and engaging 1st aid course, run by Pete Cunningham.
I learned a lot and gained confidence in doing things like CPR after practicing on the interactive dummies that gave feedback to assess the quality of our CPR.
Testimonial from Hannah Clarkson Webb, instructor trainee, ROCK UKhttps://rockuk.org/ 15/11/2023 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. Thank you for an excellent course and dare I say making first aid fun, I just wish all courses were as good as this.
Testimonial from Anna Garstang, Teaching assistant 14/11/2023 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid I really enjoyed this course, I feel more confident when handling difficult situations both in my outdoor work environment and personal life. Excellent teaching with a great interactive approach.
Testimonial from Emma-Rose Stallworthy 10/11/2023 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid I'd just like to say what a great trainer Ross was. He was extremely knowledgeable and delivered the training in an inclusive, relaxed and friendly manner which got everyone in the group involved. I can honestly say that he is one of the best trainers I have had on any training course that I have attended and this was echoed by other attendees following the training. The balance between the practical and the 'PowerPoint' sessions was just right and the 'kit' available to use/see being demonstrated was excellent.
Testimonial from Richard Dimon, Team Leader , Natural England 10/11/2023 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid The most engaging and useful first aid course I have ever done (and I have done quite a few!). I always carry first aid and survival kit when out in the mountains, but knowing how to use it properly was invaluable.
Testimonial from Katharine Carson 08/11/2023 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. I’ve been doing first aid courses since I began in the outdoor industry 27 years ago, and this was certainly the best. The focus was in all the right areas, to make me feel confident giving first aid in both outdoor and indoor environments.
I really appreciated Pete’s passion for the subject. His curiosity to find the latest research really added to the experience. Brilliant - I’ll certainly come back.
Testimonial from David Haygarth, Mountaineering Instructor (WMCI), and coach. , David Haygarth 08/11/2023 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. Pete has a pragmatic approach to first aid and covers the subject in enough depth to make participants feel confident they can use it confidently and appropriately. A great course.
Testimonial from Christopher Conley, CHRIS CONLEY COACHING 05/11/2023 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Rochdale Borough Council The course was really informative. The day was paced well and enjoyable despite the weather! Dave was great and explained everything really clearly. There was a good balance with the practical and online elements.
Testimonial from Helena Bowling, EYFS Lead 01/11/2023 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. The course was spot on and very professionally delivered by Peter. Top guy full of enthusiasm and very knowledgeable. Hit the nail on the head really with the contents of the course.
Testimonial from Gavin Parker, Retired from full time work. Im a ML. 31/10/2023 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. First class training
Testimonial from David Armstrong 26/10/2023 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid Well delivered and well paced. Good range of activities - clearly explained. Good balance of practical and theory delivered in a way which encouraged self-reflection.
Testimonial from Stephen Hall, Trauma and Addiction Psychotherapist, Trauma and Addiction Therapy 25/10/2023 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid I thoroughly enjoyed the Outdoor First Aid course with Luke from Lakes First Aid. Content was delivered in an accessible format with a good mixture of indoor and outdoor scenarios. Luke was incredibly knowledgeable on the subject area and had a great delivery style.
Testimonial from Darren Axe, Sustainability Manager, MLS, MLW, IML , Freelance International Mountain Leaderhttps://darrenaxeimlfrgs.com/ 17/10/2023 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid Luke's energy, humour and ability to manage multiple individuals with a wide variety of needs and learning styles is genuinely remarkable. The quality of training was exceptional.
Testimonial from Gwyneth Elizabeth Parry, Director of Adventure Activities, SEDBERGH SCHOOL 15/10/2023 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid Luke was incredibly knowledgable, fun and informative and relatable
Testimonial from Samantha Coopey, Teacher and paddle board instructor 14/10/2023 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. I’ve lost count of how many first-aid courses I’ve done in the past.
Typically they are geared around helping you pass a test at the end in order to have the qualification required. Pete had a confidently and transparently different approach to equipping us as first-aiders. The emphasis on principles, and fundamentals, with a realistic dose of common sense and sound rationale for stepping in and taking the initiative was empowering and refreshing. Bearing in mind that the world is complex and unpredictable and therefore traumatic incidences tend not to happen in ways that fit a standard cookie-cutter response I feel much more certain I’d be a useful person to have around if things got serious and lives were at stake.
Testimonial from Ian Woods 12/10/2023 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. As expected really enjoyable and informative.
Testimonial from Tim Lofthouse, Support, Impact international 10/10/2023 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. A well delivered course which provided a good mixture of teaching, practical sessions and realistic videos. As a mountain leader the course certainly met my needs. Only hope I don't need it!
Testimonial from Raymond Lathan Ball, Mountain Leader, Mountain Explorerhttp://www.mountainexplorer.;co.uk 09/10/2023 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid Excellent course provided by an enthusiastic and knowledgeable trainer.
Testimonial from Adrian Cottrell, Team Leader, Kirkby Stephen MRT 08/10/2023 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. This was my seventh first aid course with Pete. He always manages to deliver all the information keeping it up to date and relevant and he always finds new ways of presentation keeping the course interesting and engaging.
Testimonial from Rachel Eastwood 08/10/2023 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid An excellent course delivered using a well balanced approach of information sharing, partner conversation and hands on practice and problem solving scenarios. Aspects of First Aid were delivered in an appropriate sequence with repetition and reinforcement of key concepts throughout the weekend. And everything was presented with passion and light-hearted good humour by the unphaseable Ross! First Aid now feels simpler and achievable. Thank you.
Testimonial from Jane Morris 06/10/2023 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid All good. Best First aid training I've done. There is still a feeling of 'too much to take in' and the decision making gets blurred, so if you had the means to make a laminated card that could slip into a rucksack so you had a reminder of 'if this, then X, ... If that, then this...' then that would be really helpful.
Testimonial from Clare Brewster, Adviser, Natural England 29/09/2023 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid Very engaging and relevant; worlds better than other other outdoor first aid course I have been on.
Testimonial from Jacob Podesta 25/09/2023 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid It was really good to do several of the main procedures more than once, that really helped to anchor it in my mind.
Testimonial from Monique Speksnyder, Project Officer Waver Wampool Catchment, West Cumbria Rivers Trusthttp://www.westcumbriariverstrust.org 24/09/2023 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid Luke was an excellent first aid trainer. He had a very good balance of theory and practical scenarios which made it much easier to stay focussed. He created a positive atmosphere to give us confidence in what we were doing and in being able to perform First Aid in our own settings. The delicious cakes were an added bonus to all the important learning. Thank you!
Testimonial from Rebecca Harris, MFL Teacher, William Howard School 23/09/2023 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid Fantastic trainer delivering a well executed training programme.
Testimonial from Michael Gaunt 21/09/2023 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid Enjoyed it, learnt new tips and techniques
Testimonial from Charles Edmund Pickles 20/09/2023 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
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Testimonial from Liam Williams, Lancaster & Morecambe College 20/09/2023 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid Great course! Great instruction. So nice to meet people from all backgrounds. Fabulous biscuits and cakes too.
Testimonial from Cathrine Eastman 20/09/2023 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid very good course, the tutor made it fun and relaxing and easy to learn without feeling under pressure.
Testimonial from Louise Greenwood 13/09/2023 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid Ross is a fantastic teacher - so many different ways of learning and all enjoyable!
Testimonial from Mary Farrell, Lecturer, University of Cumbria 13/09/2023 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid The best first aid course I have attaended
Testimonial from Steven Hargreaves, Care Worker, New Reflexions 16/08/2023 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid I was a little apprehensive about attending the course but it was delivered in an enjoyable and energetic manner with lots of opportunities to practice & ask questions which put me completely at ease. I learnt a great deal & would highly recommend it.
Testimonial from Carolyn Burns 02/08/2023 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid The course covered a good range of scenarios relevant to the attendees, this was further improved by Luke's delivery as he gave additional information or ways in which treatment might vary specific to us and how it would relate to our activities.
Testimonial from Alexander Green 02/08/2023 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid I would recommend a first aid course with Lakes First Aid to anyone. The instructors, both Luke and Ross, are first rate. Excellent delivery, friendly and knowledgeable with a great sense of humour and a perfect balance of practical, interactive learning and power point presentation of information when needed. I thoroughly enjoyed the 2 day course and the home-made cake was a bonus!
Testimonial from Ruth Kirk, Owner, at nature's pacehttp://www.atnaturespace.co.uk 31/07/2023 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid An excellent course led by Ross a knowledgeable and professional trainer who imparted the training with enthusiasm and a sense of humour.
Testimonial from David Robertson 27/07/2023 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid A great course, a mass of information to absorb but delivered in an engaging way over 2 days with lots of hands on practicing of first aid theory learnt
Testimonial from Emma Nielsen 24/07/2023 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid Ross was excellent, I found him very engaging and was very enthusiastic about First Aid.
Testimonial from Garry Bower, Run Leader, Eden Runners 24/07/2023 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid It was an excellent course run by a very experienced leader. Much of the outdoor training was tailored to our group, Eden Runners
Testimonial from Alison Rowsell 24/07/2023 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid Fantastic course as always. Ross presents the two days in a really engaging, active way. He adapted things to meet the needs of our group and explains things really clearly. Thank you!
Testimonial from Sophie Heron, Teacher 23/07/2023 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid I loved the course and feel confident. I will be recommending this to my fellow runners.
Testimonial from Wendy Cannon 06/07/2023 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. Hi Pete,
Just to say I enjoyed attending this 2 day first aid course. It was good doing role play telling us the casualty had a different problem than what you said.
Top marks. I'll come back.
Testimonial from Javier Simon 06/07/2023 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. Superbly organised and aimed at the level of the attendees. I learnt about several new products to add to my first aid kit.
Testimonial from Carol Margaret McNeill, Coach, Lakeland Orienteering Clubhttp://www.lakeland-orienteering.org.uk 05/07/2023 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid A very well organised and delivered course! Our trainer was really knowledgable and very aware of keeping people interested as best he could. By mixing it up with presentation, group tasks, indoor/outdoor scenarios it kept it fun and engaging. I definitely feel confident in my abilities as a first aider and I would return to this course once my qualification expires.
Testimonial from Grace Fuller, Peatland Assistant, Cumbria Wildlife Trust 29/06/2023 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. Great course delivered enthusiastically with real insight from the trainers' personal experiences.
Testimonial from Paul Littlechild, Retired 29/06/2023 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. I've done a lot of first aid courses. This is the best one I've done. It maintains my interest throughout and teaches me without embarrassment.
Testimonial from David Rowe , Assistsnt Headteacher 27/06/2023 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. Thank you for a very useful and very useable course.
Testimonial from Claire Rushton, Teacher, LRGS 26/06/2023 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid Excellent course; well-presented in a pragmatic, no nonsense manner; nice venue
Testimonial from Timothy Palmer 26/06/2023 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid Luke was an excellent trainer who demonstrated great knowledge and competency. We had real discussions which meant it didn't feel like a lecture but rather like a team solving a problem. The pacing was excellent and he managed the group well, meaning we got the most out of our time there.
Testimonial from Wren Rose 22/06/2023 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. A fantastic two day course that focuses on the needs of the learners. Pete is incredibly knowledgeable and delivers content with empathy, humour and no nonsense.
Testimonial from Rebecca Coldwell, Learning Assistant at Carnforth High 14/06/2023 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid I thought Ross was an EXCELLENT facilitator - very knowledgable and experienced, he was enthusiastic and kept the energy high throughout. He is clearly very passionate about first aid and has lots of hands on experience of this in many contexts. I'd definitely recommend.
Testimonial from Michelle Parry 02/06/2023 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Active First Aid Training Limited Dave was really thorough with his training and knowledge regarding the course and the personal stories he added in at all the correct times really helped.
Testimonial from Lucy Holmes, LSA/ care worker , Kedleston Group 02/06/2023 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Active First Aid Training Limited Thank you to David for doing the training. I really enjoyed it.
Testimonial from Alden Willis 24/05/2023 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid I have trained with Active Aid for my last four first aid courses. I feel that they improve and simplify the training every time and i always walk away feeling confident to approach a first aid situation. Furthermore, despite not having used the skills and knowledge since the last course, i had not lost much of the knowledge and skills after three years - a sign of really great training.
Testimonial from Martin Ibbotson, Training and Development Consultant , Brathay 23/05/2023 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid Comprehensively and clearly delivered with a friendly and approachable manner by the staff. Clear information and update on current practices delivered in an easily digestible and positive way.
Testimonial from ANDREW MORTON, Teacher/outdoor instructor 15/05/2023 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid Good course for refreshing the memory.
Testimonial from Gary Milnes, LIRF, England athletics 04/05/2023 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. Another really useful two days refreshing knowledge for first aid in an outdoor setting. Pete is a fountain of knowledge and brings a wealth of anecdotes and real life examples which bring the whole thing to life and really helps in the understanding of what to do. Thanks Pete
Testimonial from Charlotte Somers Cocks, Retired, Impact Development Training - now retired 26/04/2023 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid Really good course which was adaptive the participants
Testimonial from David Cragon, Head of Physics / AI Lead, Keswick School 26/04/2023 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid Thanks so much for an interesting and stimulating couple of days!
Testimonial from Helen Attewell, Volunteer walk leader, HF Holidays 26/04/2023 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Cambridgeshire County Council A very comprehensive course covering all I needed to know in a practical and friendly enjoyable manner. All questions were answered clearly.
Testimonial from Claire Johnson, Forest School leader/Class Teacher 23/04/2023 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid I really enjoyed the course with Luke. I found his teaching style very good and he kept us interested throughout with different scenarios and more practical work. The homemade cake and biscuits we're a nice treat on ours breaks as well! I would highly reccommend this course to anyone wanting to learn outdoor first aid.
Testimonial from Saydé Handrick 17/04/2023 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid Luke's teaching methods and delivery were exceptional. He really read the group, listened and involved everyone, and his depth in knowledge of the outdoors enabled him to use examples which related to everyones outdoor backgrounds. Thank you Luke, you made learning interesting and engaging.
Testimonial from Thomas Stephan Bukowski 30/03/2023 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid THANK YOU. I have been wanting to undertake a first aid program ever since I witness an emergency and felt helpless. This course has given me the confidence to perform better if I am ever faced with an emergency situation again, which is all I wished for. The course was absolutely fantastic, interactive, and made something which I expected to be gruesome and overwhelming very consumable and almost 'fun' (if that is appropriate to state). Ross and his team are brilliant and deserve a massive thank you.
Testimonial from Jack Brennand 30/03/2023 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid Ross was a great teacher, very engaging to listen to and widely experienced and knowledgeable. He took the time to explain things more in-depth if we had any questions, and I now feel confident in my abilities to provide first aid especially in outdoor settings.
Testimonial from Leah Greaves 29/03/2023 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid The 2 day first aid course had a great atmosphere. The key learning points were delivered in an easy to remember and engaging way.
Testimonial from Stephen Ashworth 29/03/2023 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid Fantastic course, glad to be in a group with people who were renewing their qualifications for the wealth of knowledge and experiences to share
Testimonial from Josie Holroyd 29/03/2023 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid Thanks again to Luke, always great courses and always a great bunch of people on them too.
Testimonial from Rosemary Cole 29/03/2023 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid Once again a thoroughly enjoyable course. It was very well presented by Luke, there was a lot packed into the 2 days and the updated thinking in certain areas was good to hear about.
Testimonial from Leigh Smiles, Owner, Tall Bloke Adventureshttps://www.tallblokeadventures.com/ 29/03/2023 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid The style of teaching was excellent and well delivered. It was FUN too and the cakes were great.
Testimonial from Philip Tibbs, Gold D of E Co-ordinator, Churcher's College 23/03/2023 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid The instructor was extremely knowledgeable and approachable and the course was really well organised with all the latest training equipment including bluetooth assessment of CPR. It was delivered at a good pace and in a way so as not to overwhelm the students but to give everyone the confidence they need to deliver first aid. Thank you for an enjoyable and informative learning experience.
Testimonial from Sophia Crease, Adviser, Natural England 13/03/2023 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid I wanted to highlight how insightful and engaging Luke the instructor was. He was well equipped, resourceful and his delivery style accommodated several learning styles.
Testimonial from Matthew Ryder, Director, Lakes & Mountains with Matt Limited 13/03/2023 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid A great course which prepares you for any outdoor incident. Course tutor, led us through the 2 days with enthusiasm, good advice and fun.
Testimonial from Ian Hargrave 13/03/2023 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid Very enjoyable 2 days, Luke is absolutely brilliant at what he does and put's every one at ease.
Testimonial from Peter Sowerby 01/03/2023 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. The course was very well delivered. Did exactly what I needed and everything was made very clear
Testimonial from Richard Rothwell, Cycling Coach, Rich Rothwell Cycling Ltd 27/02/2023 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Cambridgeshire County Council Excellent course with great outdoor practice elements
Testimonial from John Burton , Teacher, Soham Village College 27/02/2023 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Cambridgeshire County Council Excellent delivery, group size, practical bits, lunch & tea breaks, enthusiasm, perfect pace: really well-delivered. I had a great weekend!
Testimonial from Marieke Meelen 27/02/2023 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Cambridgeshire County Council I thoroughly recommend this course training and hope that Cambridge County Council keep it running. I have been through three certificate cycles now.
Testimonial from Mark Prina, Reserve Manager, A Rocha UK 23/02/2023 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid I thought they way the course was taught helped build my confidence because we kept using the knowledge like building blocks. I also liked the very positive approach to the training.
Testimonial from Rachel Miller 17/02/2023 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid The whole course was brilliant, the atmosphere was great and I learnt loads in a way that felt very applicable. I also have a learning difficulty and the friendly, practical nature of the course meant I never felt confused or overloaded with information. Absolutely excellent.
Testimonial from William Fraser, Will Fraser MTBhttp://willfrasermtb.com 14/02/2023 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid Once again a great two days so thanks to Luke in his delivery and Ross\ Sue for organising. Thank you.
Testimonial from Tom Greenwood, Mountaineering Instructor, Greenwood Mountaineering http://www.greenwoodmountaineering.co.uk 14/02/2023 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. Very enjoyable course delivered in a refreshing way, covering loads of content in an engaging way. Great effort Pete.
Testimonial from Edmund Taylor 02/02/2023 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Sarah Atkins & Co Excellent course with a very hands on practical approach, left me feeling confident going forward.
Testimonial from Liz Pamplin, Head of Biology, Hinchingbrooke School 29/01/2023 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid really enthusiastic and knowleble trainer. Very engaging, friendly, and presented the info and situaitons very well.
Testimonial from Joshua Murray, Student, University of Cumbria 27/01/2023 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid The outdoor first aid has been an invaluable experience. Having attended previous first aid courses that were all classroom based, this course approached applying skills in a new environment and more flexible manner that has helped me to feel more confident if an event was to occur. The resources used were really helpful and gave the opportunity to put into practice what we had learned. The trainers were excellent. They are clearly very knowledgeable and their enthusiasm was infectious. Thank you for an excellent course.
Testimonial from Georgina Handley 26/01/2023 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. I have been attending this course every 3 years for my whole career and each time I come away having not only refreshed my knowledge but learned something new or a new method of doing things I already knew.
Testimonial from Robert Bond 25/01/2023 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid The course was very well run and structered well. I felt the order in which it was delivered really helped with retaining the knowledge. Lukes knowledge of the subject and down to earth approach is something I really enjoyed.
Testimonial from Stewart Cousins 25/01/2023 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid Ross was very dynamic, engaged and engaging, and he was clearly drawing upon a lot of experience of first aid being given in remote UK outdoor areas. Probably the most enjoyable first aid course I have done in 25 years.
Making use of De-fibrillators and choking harnesses was really useful!
Testimonial from Simon Carr, Associate Professor in Geography, University of Cumbria 25/01/2023 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid Excellent course content and delivery by our instructor. Most enjoyable 2 days getting my head back into the first aid world and the slight changes since I last was involved. Would highly recommend to anyone.
Testimonial from Adrian Schultz, Head of Year, Nelson Thomlinson School 25/01/2023 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid Luke is an excellent trainer. In particular his focus on ensuring we could apply skills practically. And his ability to simplify excess information into something digestible and simple I feel I could actually remember and use confidently under real circumstances. Good sense of humour, kept things interesting, fun and light throughout. Excellent.
Testimonial from Bernard Gilmartin 25/01/2023 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. I have now done at least five of Pete's courses. He keeps updating the content to provide relevant and engaging learning for First Aiders. The courses really focus on what you need to know to preserve, promote and prevent. Extra faff is removed. The content is always evolving and key learning points are shared by a variety of presentations and styles. The practical sessions are particularly valuable. Highly recommended.
Testimonial from James Bumby, Head of Centre / WCMI, High Borrans Outdoor Education Centrehttp://www.highborrans.org.uk 25/01/2023 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid Luke was fantastic, knowledgeable, supportive, proactive. I thoroughly enjoyed the course
Testimonial from Ben Irving 25/01/2023 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. This is my third course with Pete from First Aid Cumbria and I have done several courses with other providers over the years. First Aid Cumbria are by far the best and we send all our staff to them. I would urge anyone considering an "Outdoor First aid" course to take it with them
Testimonial from Pat McGucken, Manager, Leisure Lakes Bikes Ulverston 25/01/2023 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid Ross is an excellent trainer. He maintains an impressive level of enthusiasm and knowledge with good contextualisation. All the information is delivered in a pragmatic way with great interpersonal skills.
Testimonial from HEATHER PRINCE, Professor of Outdoor & Environmental Education, University of Cumbriahttp://www.cumbria.ac.uk 16/01/2023 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid Previous first aid courses I have attended with other providers have been like pulling teeth. However, the course run by Ross and Luke (Lakes First Aid) was really good fun whilst being informative and increasing my confidence. I thought the balance between practical and classroom sessions was spot on. Ross and Luke’s combination of knowledge, enthusiasm and humour are what made the course so enjoyable.
Testimonial from Mark Ashby, Teaching Fellow, Keele University 14/01/2023 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid The course contains lots of information yet the trainers keep it manageable, digestible and keep students engaged with activities and participation throughout. It is a really good course.
Testimonial from Ian Oliver, Senior Lecturer, Keele University 13/01/2023 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid Having attended many first aid training courses over my career, this was the best I have participated in. Very knowledgeable and engaging instructors, and content pitched at just the right level, with useful practical "hacks".
Testimonial from Ian Stimpson, Senior Lecturer, Keele University 13/01/2023 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid A very worthwhile two days of refreshing first aid skills. Also, a very enjoyable and engaging course due to the approachability and enthusiasm of the course leaders.
Testimonial from Stuart Egan, Senior Lecturer in Geology, Keele University 13/01/2023 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid Having participated in three of their Outdoor First Aid courses, Lakes First Aid are quite simply the best provider of first aid training I've encountered to date. It's the way in which the training is designed and integrated with practical, scenario-based exercises that's a stand out element that builds your confidence during the course. The use of cutting edge kit to practise, illustrate and develop key skills is also exemplary in highlighted the company's constant efforts to develop and improve their courses. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend.
Testimonial from Richard Waller, Senior Lecturer in Physical Geography, Keele UniversityLink to student's website 21/12/2022 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. Well done Pete you could see you were struggling and had merciless peers in the room but delivered excellently
Testimonial from Christopher Binks, Partner and all other roles , Anyone Can LLP http://www.anyonecan.uk 21/12/2022 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Simon Clooney Simon was an incredibly knowledgable trainer, who delivered the information in a highly entertaining and informative manner which maintained interest throughout.
Testimonial from Alistair Fazakerley 20/12/2022 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Simon Clooney Excellent trainer and really well put over at the right level. Thanks.
Testimonial from Chris Kirkham 20/12/2022 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Simon Clooney Really enjoyed the course - it was delivered well & was significantly better than previous courses I have attended.
Testimonial from Tracy Cavanagh 20/12/2022 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Simon Clooney Simon was very open, confident and clear when addressing all of the subjects in the course I had the pleasure in attending. With my learning difficulties I find it difficult to retain knowledge in a classroom environment, I was delighted and felt very comfortable in the humorous way the subjects were layed out and the he way the serious matters were approached in a no nonsense manner. I am more than happy with what I walked away with….
Testimonial from Gary John Rutter, Breakfast chef, Derwent Hill outdoor education centre 19/12/2022 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. I have attended numerous first aid training courses with Pete over the years. They have always been excellent, with a good balance of theory and practical advice. Pete continues to update his training with the latest research alongside his considerable experience in managing first aid situations, providing a course which is relevant, engaging and full of helpful practical tips.
Testimonial from Rob White, EDI lead , outward bound trust 17/12/2022 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid After more than 40 years of regular first aid course updates this must count as one of the best courses that I have taken part in. Luke was thorough and efficient in his course delivery and yet at the same time managed to maintain a relaxed and informal approach that enabled questions and discussion and enhanced learning. Thank you very much
Testimonial from Richard Simpson 17/12/2022 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid This was probably the most engaging and enjoyable first aid course that I have attended. I've been part of some pretty good ones over the 40 odd years where I have updated every 3 years, but Luke's delivery kept me interested and totally motivated throughout. Thank you Luke.
Testimonial from Susan Simpson 14/12/2022 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. I think the curse was tailored to the delegates knowledge and ability, and we covered the big, scary things in depth. Pete made things seem simple which gives me confidence to go away and feel competent to tackle a situation when someone is in serious tru0ble and needs help
Testimonial from Henri Carew, Stables Manager, Lake District Calvert Trust 14/12/2022 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. Excellent training overall from an obviously very experienced practitioner and trainer. Equipment such as mannequins for CPR were high class with good technology (bluetooth feedback to our phones - excellent) which enabled all candidates to practice skills at their own pace.
Testimonial from Chris Higgins 13/12/2022 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. An excellent course that happens to give a certificate that other people will use to tick a box. Real world advice from practical application to back up the theory and a non judgemental opportunity to put the learning into simulated situation - role play for those that don't like role play but are curious how they would react in an incident.
Testimonial from David Pearce 11/12/2022 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid Luke is a born teacher. He focuses on the practical and takes a lot of fear out of this subject.
Testimonial from Fiona Hammond 08/12/2022 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. The course was enjoyable and very informative. In nearly 40 years of working in the Outdoors I have done over 25 first Aid courses and this one has been one of the best I have done. It was great that Pete tailored the content to what we all wanted / needed to know and didn't just plough through a set syllabus. An excellent course and I will be thoughly recommending it to anyone who needs a first aid course.
Testimonial from Chris Harvey, Instructor 08/12/2022 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. Really knowledgeable trainer who kept things simple, clear and emphasised just what we needed to know.
This is how first aid should be and great to get such clarity. Many thanks.
Testimonial from Alex Stothert 06/12/2022 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Simon Clooney Simon delivered an informative course to an experienced group, in a way that helped build on out knowledge and reinforce good practice.
Testimonial from Matt Schwarz, Trainer, Brathay Trust 05/12/2022 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid It was an enjoyable, fast-paced and valuable course where I gained a great deal of knowledge and confidence in administering first aid, both indoors and in an outdoor setting.
Testimonial from Lucy Gibson, Senior Advisor, Natural Englandhttp://www.gov.uk/natural-england 04/12/2022 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. I felt our trainer was realistic in the acceptance that most first aiders will feel unsure and awkward, but he gave us the confidence to try and do the best we can.
Testimonial from Ian Oldham 02/12/2022 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid I was anxious before starting the course because I had very little knowledge of or confidence in performing First Aid. However, I found the course to be very supportive and non-judgemental of complete novices like me. Ross was very enthusiastic and made the learning fun and easy to follow. I also found the outdoor exercises incredibly useful as they simulated what I might encounter at work and the importance of the surrounding environment. I now feel confident and knowledgeable enough to respond to a range of casualties which I feel is invaluable not just in my work outdoors but also in everyday life.
Testimonial from Isobel Grindrod, Freshwater Lead Adviser, Natural England 02/12/2022 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Simon Clooney Perfect pitch and tone for this experienced group. Content is well-paced, practical and pragmatic.
Testimonial from Mark Allen, Operations Manager- Brathay Trust, Brathay Trust 02/12/2022 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid I have done a lot of first aid courses over my career and this course was by far the best one that I have been on. The outdoor scenarios and role playing really makes this course stand out from classroom courses. In my opinion an outdoor course should be the new standard. I say this because the office environment is variable and people may need first aid in car parks, stair wells, small spaces, etc…
Ross is obviously very knowledgeable and passionate course tutor, but I found that his involvement as a first responder and work with mountain rescue provided additional level of respect and credibility.
Testimonial from Paul Breslin, Freshwater Lead Advisor, Natural England 30/11/2022 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid Nice cake thank you! Still one of the best outdoor first aid course providers i've experienced in over 20 years working in the outdoors.
Testimonial from Sarah Smith 30/11/2022 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. Really well presented first aid course. Pete knows his stuff and keeps up to date. I would recommend this course to others, and I will aim to do this again in three years myself.
Testimonial from Laura Bath 28/11/2022 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. I thought the course was very well organised and very well delivered. Pete created a relaxed atmosphere allowing learning to take place. Pete is very knowledgeable and has some good real life examples to illustrate the course detail with. Excellent training.....
Testimonial from Sally Hempsell, Conservation Grazing Manager/ Forest School Teache, Grazing Matters 27/11/2022 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. N/A
Testimonial from Arlen Messam 23/11/2022 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Cambridgeshire County Council Thank you very much for an excellent refresher course.
Testimonial from Elizabeth Bazley 21/11/2022 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Cambridgeshire County Council Thoroughly enjoyed the 2 days. Great to get and be outside.
Testimonial from Neil Wilson, NWil evol 20/11/2022 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Cambridgeshire County Council Always a pleasure attending your courses! They are delivered with enthusiasm and expertise, and they offer variety and real world problem-solving activities, which I find memorable and helpful.
Testimonial from Anne Dorey 14/11/2022 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid Ross was very very good at keeping us engaged! I struggle to keep engaged in something for a long period of time, but his coaching was delivered in such a way that I felt fully enthusiastic over the entire 2 days! Great coach, great first aider! His knowledge was second to none, he answered every question we had and delivered answers in such a way for everyone to clearly understand!
Testimonial from Jacob Prothero, Bay Search and Rescue 06/11/2022 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Simon Clooney Best first aid course I've taken. Thank you!
Testimonial from Jessica Williams, MS Health & Physical Education , Korea International School 05/11/2022 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. Excellent course, very thorough with a wide range of teaching methods and teaching aids used to keep interest. Lots of hands on repetition of the important bits will help me retain the information going forward.
Testimonial from Kath Finn, owner, Karma Cycling https://karmacycling.co.uk/ 02/11/2022 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid Ross is clearly a very experienced First Aid Practitioner drawing on a wealth of practical knowledge from a diverse range of previous experiences in the Outdoor sector. His background as an Outdoor Instructor in a range of water and land based activities also adds to the relevance and practical nature of his delivery. It was evident from the presentations that Ross has kept abreast with current research, trends and thinking and has adapted information accordingly. The props that he has developed are well designed to facilitate understanding and enhance learning. The balance of 'teacher' led input and 'peer' led discovery was excellent, keeping us awake and engaged at all times. I would highly recommend this course to anyone in the outdoor industry whether it be Center Instructors, School teachers or freelance Instructors like myself.
Testimonial from Christopher Wright, Freelance Mountaineering & Climbing Instructorhttp://www.mountainmastery.co.uk 31/10/2022 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid Very thorough teaching covering all common first aid situations.
Testimonial from Jim Wardrope, Medical Officer, KSMRT 24/10/2022 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid I had a great time on the course. Luke was a fantastic instructor, with really good knowledge of the specific course as well as around the subject. I found him to be a first rate communicator who genuinely engaged with me and my perspective beyond just being a good educator.
The course left me confident that I had the knowledge to tackle all first aid scenarios.
Testimonial from Joshua Caulcott Cooper, Reserve Warden, Natural England 21/10/2022 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. I have attended many first aid course by different providers. I also happen to come from a health care back ground and have worked in trauma teams and on intensive care units. I have often found on first aid courses that participants are taught information and skills that go beyond first aid, and while may provide them with information about a casualty it is often information they can do nothing with. Pete teaches in a refreshing and more appropriate way. He focuses on real first aid, with the importance of protecting, preservation and prevention being pivotal. He provides a straightforward and clear approach that is true first aid, and has avoided the pitfall a lot of first aiders fall into, which is showing off more advanced skills that go beyond immediate first aid. This course will leave you with a solid realistic base of first aid skills that can actually be applied in the real world as well as a clear understanding of when you need more than first aid.
Testimonial from Emma Hamilton 20/10/2022 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. This was one of the most useful First Aid courses I have done. I learned a lot about the rationale behind certain actions which helps a lot in terms of decision making
Testimonial from Stephanie Green, Head of Modern Languages, ASCL for ski trips, Austin Friars 20/10/2022 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. I feel Pete went above and beyond any first aid course I had attended in the past. Pete didnt just cover the essentials, he explained why and added real life experience. It is this experience that is valuable, whilst I have had some use of first aid it is not on the scale that Pete has. The combination of well paced teaching style, a mixture of practical and theory, plus real life experience made for a very good course.
Testimonial from Mark Williams, IT Manager and Silver DofE coordinator., Austin Friars 20/10/2022 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid Ross provided the best training I've ever been part of. So full of enjoy, engaging and you can tell he loves what he teaches. Can't rate him highly enough.
Testimonial from Craig Dugdale 12/10/2022 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid A really well delivered course by Luke. The pace was perfect, allowing time to discuss and ask questions. Keeping the decision-making process simple and at the heart of effective first aid.
Testimonial from Tom Lemmey, Peatland Restoration Officer, Cumbria Wildlife Trust 11/10/2022 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Cambridgeshire County Council Thanks s&s :)
Testimonial from Lisa Shipwright Trigg, St. Ivo School 11/10/2022 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Cambridgeshire County Council Brilliant course, led very competently by Sarah and Steve
Testimonial from Patrick Braybrook, St. Ivo School 10/10/2022 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid A wonderful course combining well explained theory with fun practical elements that really make you think and apply your knowledge.
Testimonial from Morgan Barrie 03/10/2022 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Simon Clooney thankyou Simon - the course was very informative, didn't feel overwhelmed by it all and can honestly say its the best first aid course I've been on.
Testimonial from Louise Thwaites, STA, Braithwaite Primary School 03/10/2022 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. Deftly delivered by Pete. Engaging, pragmatic and clear. Good pace and responsive to questions.
Testimonial from John Matthews 02/10/2022 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. Thank you so much Peter, you were an excellent trainer and were very easy to learn from. The course was never boring and was very informative with many "hands on" elements.
Testimonial from Matthew Primmer, Senior Residential Support Worker, AWW 01/10/2022 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Simon Clooney Thanks Simon. It was the best First Aid course I've done for many years - refreshing, informative and treated as adults. Pus some fun thrown in too.
Testimonial from Carly Roe, EYFS & KS1 Lead Teacher/ Forest School Leader, Braithwaite CE Primary School 30/09/2022 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. Excellent course
Testimonial from Philip Poole, Safety Advisor, Impact International 30/09/2022 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Simon Clooney Quite honestly the best first aid course I have ever done (I think this is my 9th)
Testimonial from Jennifer Grange, Director , Lakeland Wellbeing http://www.lakelandwellbeing.co.uk 30/09/2022 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Simon Clooney Brilliant, straight talking, down to earth First aid course. Loads of practical advice and tailored to the various requirements of the group. Loved the interactive resussie-Annie. It made practicing cpr an enjoyable experience
Testimonial from Charlotte Hill, Dentist 14/09/2022 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid Another fantastic LFA course, this time run by Luke, a great balance of knowledge, humour and teaching. Really useful to have the role of 'first aider' established and contextualised properly: plenty of other courses over-train. Key points covered and re-covered throughout the course. Great stuff!
Testimonial from Calum Johnson, Freelance outdoor instructor, -http://- 18/08/2022 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid I liked the enthusiastic instructor
Testimonial from Davina Mouat 09/08/2022 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid Please pass on my feedback to Ross
Testimonial from Joseph Earl, Engagement Officer, Morecambe Bay partnership 04/08/2022 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid Excellent course, with realistic approach to first aid.
Testimonial from Jon Freestone, Freelance 03/08/2022 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid This course was far better than I had imagined it would be and delivered by Luke, to.the highest standards. Students on the course came from all sorts of backgrounds but all were catered for on this course. The good mixture of theory and practical lessons and a combination of revision and new learning was perfect for all.
An enjoyable course that has definitely de-rusted my old skills and made me much more confident moving forwards with my Uniformed Services courses.
Thankyou!
Mal
Testimonial from Malcolm Bellamy, Teacher of Uniformed Public Services , Ullswater Community College, Penrith 03/08/2022 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid Lukes energy to keep the group engaged was great. Luke demonstrated fantastic knowledge and understand of First Aid
Testimonial from Clare Brown, Activity Instructor, Kepplewray Centre 28/07/2022 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. Take care and I’ll be recommend people to you and see you in 3 years!
Testimonial from GARRY PEASLAND 17/07/2022 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. Thanks. A very practical, excellent course.
Testimonial from David Davenport 14/07/2022 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. I enjoyed the course. Everything that was talked about was explained well. I understood everything easily. The room was bright and open and tea coffee and biscuits were available throughout the day.
Testimonial from Ellie Stephenson 06/07/2022 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Cambridgeshire County Council I’d done three different courses with other companies before taking part in Active Aid’s course. Hands down it was the most engaging course I’ve done. The instructors explained every step clearly, and the practical approach gave me confidence that I won’t quickly forget what I’ve learned. Rather than bombarding me with confusing acronyms to memorise steps, the course provided simple and effective ways to remember the skills, and followed the theory with various simulations to test what we’d learned. I can easily say that my knowledge and skills about how to help in emergency situations are better than they’ve ever been.
Testimonial from Jamie Peterson, Massage Therapist, Adaptive Touch Holistichttps://www.adaptivetouch.co.uk/ 06/07/2022 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid One of the best First Aid courses I've done.
Testimonial from Alex Fradley 30/06/2022 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid Ross is a top trainer he made the course very enjoyable.
Testimonial from John Mackenzie, Warehouse Supervisor., Thomas Graham & Son 29/06/2022 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. Pete was knowledgeable, relevant and enthusiastic about first aid; he also provided up-to-date information and implementation of guidelines with anecdotal evidence. Thank you
Testimonial from Deyna Hirst 28/06/2022 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. You have great stories to illustrate the course content, that kept me engaged. You gave lots of opportunity for us to contribute or ask questions, you are good at identifying skills and experiences in the learners that help to enhance the point you are making too. Thanks Pete.
Testimonial from Alison Lehane 27/06/2022 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid THANK YOU! Wasn't sure if the time commitment was going to be worthwhile given busy lives etc, but came away very pleased that I'd taken part.
Testimonial from Derek Hurton, Head Coach: Eden Runners Juniors 24/06/2022 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid Very comprehensive training course. The trainer, Ross, was very skilled and engaging. The approach of slowly by building up the scenarios over the 2 days is very useful to building confidence and enhancing memory retention through repetition.
Testimonial from Madeleine Dwyer 23/06/2022 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid Great venue for us - away from the office and a great outdoor setting which makes the exercises feel more realistic!
Testimonial from Dave Clayden, Higher Scientific Officer (Lead Adviser), Natural England 21/06/2022 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid I think with any other trainer I would have struggled, but we were in safe hands with Ross.
Testimonial from Howard Botting, Team Leader, Natural England 20/06/2022 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. The course was very interesting and allowed me to apply my knowledge of first aid to everyday situations. The way the course was delivered made it very applicable and relevant.
Testimonial from Gillian Winters, Teacher, Cairn Education 17/06/2022 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. Excellent course with great content and enthusiasm from Pete. I really enjoyed it!
Testimonial from Claire Bibby, Trainee Mountain Leader 14/06/2022 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. Pete is a great communicator and is very knowledgeable. He encourages you to think about what is really important and not to faff about!
Testimonial from Charlie Shufflebottom, Outdoor Education Tutor 09/06/2022 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. Spot on! I will definitely return and recommend to others.
Testimonial from Christopher Maycock 09/06/2022 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. Really great course,I have learnt a lot of practical skills and I was engaged in the course for the full 2days thanks for all your help!
Testimonial from Samuel Ketchen 09/06/2022 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid An excellent course - Ross was very knowledgeable and friendly. Can definitely recommend!
Alex Woodcraft (Adviser, Natural England).
Testimonial from Alex Woodcraft, Adviser 08/06/2022 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid Thank you for providing such a varied and interesting course!
Testimonial from Michael Roughley, Teacher, Robert Ferguson Primary School 07/06/2022 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid I really enjoyed the course. Luke was a fantastic trainer. The comprehensive and wide-ranging material was delivered in a highly effective manner involving some short theoretical presentations, but more often engaging interactive Q&A sessions and real-life scenarios, most of which took place outdoors. I would recommend this course very highly to potential applicants, and cannot praise it highly enough. Having attended the course I would feel confident in delivering first aid to casualties in the outdoors.
Testimonial from John Welshman 25/05/2022 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Cambridgeshire County Council Whatever you’re paying the instructors, it’s not enough. During my 34 year military career and all the first aid courses I have attended, this was by far the most interesting and informative, all simply down to the two instructors.
Testimonial from David Averill, School Staff Instructor (CCF), The Ferrers School 24/05/2022 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. I’ve been on several first aid courses over the years in a previous profession- this course was refreshingly different as it was full of real life examples, the chance to share and learn from the other student examples and role plays carried out in an informal but friendly way- very much recommended to anyone who wishes to learn practical outdoor first aid
Testimonial from Graham Marshall 23/05/2022 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid Thank you so much for a brilliant course, Luke! I will now feel much more knowledgeable, safe, confident and competent when leading groups outdoors.
Testimonial from Hannah Hartley 23/05/2022 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid Really enjoyed the course. Luke is an excellent instructor.Best FA course I have been on so far.
Testimonial from Maria Duckham, Head of Department / Teacher of MFL / CCF RN 17/05/2022 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid A great course with many practical aspects and little chance to fall asleep during a boring power point presentation.
Testimonial from Christine Kiddier 17/05/2022 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. A very organised first aid course delivered smoothly be an experienced trainer. A variety of different activities kept focus and helped learning. Lots of discussion. Would highly recommend.
Testimonial from Catherine Benson 04/05/2022 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. Thank you for the web site resource issued after the event. It helps refresh the memory. Perhaps an agenda for what is going to be covered on the course with section headings that match the resource material on the web site will help me refer back to what I learned.
Testimonial from Julian Rayner 04/05/2022 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid An excellent course taught by a very experienced leader. The blend of taught material and hands on practical exercises, real life situations, sets this course apart from others I have attended. I came out feeling much more confident in my ability to handle an emergency first aid situation.
Testimonial from Jonathan Redfern, Proferssor / Director North ASfrica Research Group, University of Manchester 27/04/2022 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid Ross was a great instructor and his quick and insightful answers to questions were superb.
Testimonial from Morris Rodham, Manager, MJ-Enterpriseshttp://www.mj-enterprsises.co.uk 27/04/2022 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Simon Clooney excellent tutor.
Testimonial from Mark Wilcox 25/04/2022 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. Keep doing what you are doing, great courses, great coach. Thanks for slipping me in at the last minute, saved my bacon and I'll get the online learning done this week
Testimonial from Charles Sproson, Owner, Mountain Runhttp://www.mountainrun.co.uk 25/04/2022 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Simon Clooney Great course would highly recommend knowledgeable pragmatic view of how to deal with situations.
Testimonial from Steven Baugh 25/04/2022 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Simon Clooney Enjoyable course in pleasant surroundings, fellow students worked well together.
Testimonial from Alastair Yates 24/04/2022 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid Loved how clear and interactive the course was. Everything was clearly explained and questions were well answered. Looking forward to having to renew in 3 years!
Testimonial from Joe De Groot, Forestry 24/04/2022 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid Ross's enthusiasm and charisma made this course very engaging and interesting. The way in which he invited questions from the group and using a 'what if' system for the participants allowed everyone to get from the course what they needed and apply it to their own industries/roles. There was a huge amount of content covered, and it was great to apply what was learned in outdoor scenarios working in pairs of a group of 3.
It would be great if there was more opportunity to do some more scenarios, maybe in larger groups and more simulation of a day out walking (carrying kit to make use of, personal first aid kits etc). Another half day or full day for this extra would have been valuable in my opinion, and something worth paying for (even if it still provided the same level of qualification.
The booking process for the course was simple and easy. The correspondence before and after was timely and useful. It was also nice to have tea/coffee and biscuits provided! Thanks a lot! Ben
Testimonial from Benjamin Wood 23/04/2022 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid Thank you very much! I genuinely really enjoyed it and would recommend to anyone looking for a first aid course of any kind.
Testimonial from Talia Morton-Kemsley 23/04/2022 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid fantastic really enjoyed it, thank you so much and keep on saving lies
Testimonial from Samuel Cowie 22/04/2022 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. Personally I prefer the indoor sessions. I find that the outdoor scenarios are useful but they are so hard to make real that I find them more of a game to figure out what i should be spotting and so miss things easily. I do not dislike these but i get more from the discussions. I wonder if you should do a share your first aid incidents type of session and what did you learn or what did you not do, what surprised you etc. I know that you pick up on some people's when they share these but inviting all the participants to share their experiences would be both interesting to learn from and listen to.
Testimonial from Nigel Dykes, Nigel Dykes, BSc Outdoor Adventure & Environment, University of Cumbria Link to student's website 22/04/2022 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. The course is extremely practical with loads of great real life examples. Pete was brilliant at making the group feel at ease and able to ask loads of questions and share any knowledge that they had.
Testimonial from Roy White 07/04/2022 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Simon Clooney I don’t have a website but would happily recommend Simon clooney to anyone or any organisation
Testimonial from Simon Stanton 05/04/2022 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. A really well devised and delivered first aid course. Pete always explains the course material and key points in an effective way that can be easily understood and applied in real life first aid situations.
Testimonial from Joe Eddleston, Owner, Country Adventureshttps://www.countryadventures.co.uk/ 31/03/2022 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. Thanks Pete!
Testimonial from Des Bagshaw, St. Aloysius College 30/03/2022 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid Great content, excellently delivered in a well-prepared format which mafe learning enjoyable. Very impressive.
Testimonial from Terence Kirton 28/03/2022 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. Pete Cunningham delivers the course with very high quality content, detail and engaging presentation style. There was a really good mix of tutor explanation, video, powerpoint and real life footage to support the learning. The reduced amount of practical scenarios (due to covid limitations) allowed for a greater amount of time to be dedicated to the depth of information into different subject areas. Each section was very well though out and expertly delivered by Pete. Having the inclusion of the many different sources of video learning (from a wide variety of organisations) and also footage and images of real life scenarios is so valuable in preparing the first aider for possible encounters. The knowledge and experience of Pete shone throughout the course.
Testimonial from Rosemary Thomas, Woodmattershttp://www.woodmatters.org.uk 25/03/2022 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid This first aid course was really good and educational. It covered a broad range of topic and was able to be adapted to the specific environments our group would be working in (either wetlands or coastal). Our instructor was very engaging and explained things in clear and memorable ways.
Testimonial from Lorna Drake, Species and Protected sites senior, Natural England 22/03/2022 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid Enjoyed the course very much and hope to renew in three years time with Ross
Testimonial from Peter Eagan, Free lance Cycle Guide, My employers company Saddle Skedaddle 21/03/2022 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid This was a very good course. It was delivered by a highly knowledgeable instructor possessing seemingly boundless enthusiasm. Ross fielded all questions with great authority and delivered the course material in an engaging and interesting way.
Testimonial from David Thomas 21/03/2022 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid Ross was a fantastic course leader; professional, knowledageable and fun. The course was varied and split into different style activities so we didn't get bored at all, unlike some 1st aid courses I've been on. For this reason I learnt a lot and really enjoyed it.
Thanks for a great course!
Testimonial from Isobel Riley, Cycling guide, , Saddle Skedaddle 16/03/2022 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid This is a great course that really gives you the confidence to be able to deal with any issues you're likely to come up against living and working in rural/remote areas.
Testimonial from Lev Dahl, River Restoration Manager, Eden Rivers Trust 09/03/2022 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid Thanks really good course overall
Testimonial from John Murray 02/03/2022 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid Excellent couple of days.
Testimonial from Lucy Allan, Teacher and Mountain Bike Guide 01/03/2022 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid It was very good and increased my knowledge and confidence in application
Testimonial from Barry Halls 28/02/2022 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Cambridgeshire County Council Over the years, I have completed a number of first aid courses and after becoming aware of this course, I genuinely feel this is the best course in terms of style/delivery and content for those that work largely in the outdoors (Geography/PE/DofE staff). The scenario style of learning allows participants to gain confidence and the vital 'treat what you find' skills. Stephen has a wealth of experience and uses this to bring the topics 'to life', using demonstrations, stories and high quality equipment/training aids.
Testimonial from David Clarke, Deputy Principal/Director of Sixth Form, Comberton Village College 28/02/2022 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Cambridgeshire County Council A great course that i would recommend to anyone thinking about doing first aid in any capacity.
Testimonial from David Bridgeman, Sawtry Village Academy 27/02/2022 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. Great course, refreshed my memory on what to do when it matters. Recommend everyone does this.
Testimonial from Peter Morris, Paragliding Instructor 21/02/2022 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. Great course practical information and technique. As always a great course from Pete
Testimonial from Alyn Griffiths, owner, high pointshttp://www.highpoints.co.uk 15/02/2022 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid Was a A1 course but that was down to the instructor very energetic in what he was doing and kept things interesting
Testimonial from Graham Brown, Warehouseman, Thomas graham 13/02/2022 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. Brilliant course. Pete's relaxed attitude combined with his enthusiasm for and knowledge of the subject area, make for a highly successful product. Good stuff! Thank you.
Testimonial from Liam Walsh 10/02/2022 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. It was really nice being in a warm venue with coffees and snacks. The equipment and resources were modern and relevant and we didn't need to share. Dave was really friendly and very knowledgeable and a brilliant teacher. It was nice to be around other friendly outdoors people learning.
Testimonial from April Whiteley 10/02/2022 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. I thought the course was incredibly interesting and well delivered. It can’t be easy to keep everyone’s attention for 2 days straight, but I heard every word and felt the constant links back to real life experience made it very relatable and engaging.
David was friendly, knowledgeable and had a great sense of humour.
I’ve already recommended this course to colleagues.
Testimonial from Madeleine Parsons, Primary teacher 07/02/2022 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid Ross has a great wealth of knowledge and puts this across in a way that is easy to understand and fun at the same time. The course builds on knowledge step by step with some brilliant practical exercise to embed the learning whilst also giving the opportunity to think about real-world scenarios.
Testimonial from Bridget Ennini 07/02/2022 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid Ross delivered the course in a very knowledgeable and fun way. He engaged well with the whole group. It was the first outdoor first aid course that I have attended and really enjoyed it.
Testimonial from Margaret Marsden 06/02/2022 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid keep doing what you are doing ross it works and it works well
Testimonial from Michael Saunders 03/02/2022 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. I would recommend this course to any of my friends and colleagues.
Testimonial from Barry Heslop, Freelance; educational & outdoors 02/02/2022 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. I have attended numerous First Aid courses over the years. This is the second course I have attended with First Aid Cumbria. It is by far the best in terms of approach, with the extensive knowledge and experience of the presenter coming through in the sessions and providing a realistic and practical approach to situations where first aid may be required.
Testimonial from Peter Terry 02/02/2022 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. Staveley Village hall is a better venue than the Pavillion. More spacious and more comfortable
Testimonial from John Roelich, Retired Teacher 30/01/2022 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid Excellent course, informative with real world application and examples. Great instructor too.
Testimonial from Christopher Stanlake, Outdoor Learning Instructor 30/01/2022 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid Superb Outdoor First Aid training for outdoor professionals - I left feeling confident in my knowledge and ability to handle common first aid scenarios encountered while walking and running in remote environments. I’d recommend this training to anyone who spends lots of time in the outdoors. It was also thoroughly enjoyable and professionally delivered.
Testimonial from Jennifer Bushell, Running Coach, Jenny Bushell Adventureshttp://www.jennybushelladventures.co.uk 25/01/2022 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid The trainer Deb was very knowledgeable and personable. The course content went above and beyond that normally covered. Thoroughly enjoyable and interactive, with a range of indoor and outdoor scenarios covered. I feel more confident to deal with first aid situations after this course than I have after others I have attended.
Testimonial from Rachael Halhead, Projects Support Officer, South Cumbria Rivers Trusthttp://www.scrt.co.uk 24/01/2022 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid Best first aid course i've done so far. A really well delivered course which made everyone feel comfortable and confident in first aid.
Testimonial from Jayne Wilkinson, South Cumbria Rivers Trust 22/01/2022 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid Deb was excellent, the best first aid trainer I have ever had.
Testimonial from Amy Jones, Priority Habitats Project Officer, Freshwater Biological Societyhttps://www.fba.org.uk/ 21/01/2022 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid The course was packed full of first aid knowledge delivered in a way that made it impossible not to come away feeling so much more confident. Ross’ enthusiasm is infectious and he used a mixture of discussion, practical work and scenarios which kept my interest throughout. Highly recommended!
Testimonial from Anna Vedat, Front of House Manager at Gather, Laggan 20/01/2022 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid The most enjoyable & memorable first aid course I have ever done over the past 22 years.
Testimonial from John McConchie, Owner, J & J McConchie Ltdhttp://mossyard.co.uk 17/01/2022 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid Ross made the 2 days entertaining and has vast knowledge and experience
Testimonial from Rebecca Costello, Teacher of Science 17/01/2022 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid Outdoor first aid doesn't come much better than this. Ross has expert knowledge based on real life experience as a First Reponder, and as amember of Mountian Rescue. He turns what could be two days of very dry content into an engaging and often entertaining study using phrases and methods which help make it stick. Add in proper outdoor scenarious rolling about in wet, cold ground and you very quickly appreciate how a csualty can go downhill quickly - perhaps even literally on a slope!
Can't recommend Lakes First Aid highly enough
Testimonial from Chris Bede, Head of Outdoor Learning / DofE Manager, Macmillan Academy 17/01/2022 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid Testimonial from James Day, science technician, macmillan academyhttp:// 17/01/2022 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid Ross the presenter was excellent. Good content
Testimonial from Mohun Soochit, Teacher, Macmillan Academy 14/01/2022 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid Id highly recommend this course, practical pragmatic first aid training for first aiders tailored to your requirements.
Testimonial from Jamie Pringle, Senior Lecturer, Keele Universityhttp://www.keele.ac.uk/gge/ 14/01/2022 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid Really enjoyed the course. Luke was a fantastic iunstructor, with a wealth of knowledge and anecdotes to boot. Thanks!
Testimonial from David Whitworth, Doctoral Researcher - Earth Sciences, Keele GGE` 07/01/2022 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. Well done. Good course. Years of working in outdoors it’s good now that first aid feels realistic rather than teaching us to do things that seem ludicrous, or more importantly we’ll forget, especially over time Ava when stressed
Testimonial from Paul Platt 06/01/2022 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. Thanks Pete! Great course from which I learnt a lot of practical information. In the event that I am faced with situations where first aid is required, I will feel more prepared. I particularly appreciated the emphasis on hypothermia and mountain related first aid given where we live.
Testimonial from Victoria Thompson 06/01/2022 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. As ever Pete delivered a fantastic 2-day session. Lots of practical learning backed up with the latest developments, anecdotes from medical professionals and adapted to real-world outdoor situations.
Testimonial from Richard Talbot, Director, Mountain Equipment 28/12/2021 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid Ross did a fantastic job leading the course. He was knowledgeable and energetic in his approach, and personable and relatable in his delivery. It was a great two days.
Testimonial from Daniel Gutteridge, University of Cumbria 17/12/2021 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid Another great course delivered by Ross. It was really useful to learn skills which would be applicable in remote outdoor settings, as well as in office-type situations. The way the course was structured made the learning experience a dynamic one, putting our skills to the test and problem-solving in simulated outdoor first aid situations. Thanks again.
Testimonial from Ella Farley, Marine Conservation student, University of Cumbria 14/12/2021 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid Thanks to Ross for an amazing experiential course, where he used a wide array of up-to-date resources and equipment to help us be aware of best practices. Love the energy he brings and sustains over the entire course duration.
Testimonial from Dhruv Vishwasrao 14/12/2021 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid The course was delivered exceptionally well. The trainer's subject knowledge was exemplary and he maintained an enthusiasm throughout the course. There was the opportunity to take part in practical scenarios throughout the two days, both indoors and outdoors. These aided my memory of first aid skills and knowledge because we solved problems in real life situations. I now feel so much more confident to apply my first aid skills in an outdoor setting. I couldn't recommend this course enough.
Testimonial from Jessica Broome 04/12/2021 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid Great two day outdoor first aid course. Instructor was very experienced and related the course to real world situations. It was very comprehensive course but the material was kept simple. There was plenty of role playing to practice.
Testimonial from Colin Belton 25/11/2021 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid Thanks for having me I thoroughly enjoyed it
Testimonial from Joe Kime 23/11/2021 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid Liked the extra touches like home made cakes.
Testimonial from Sue Richardson 12/11/2021 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Simon Clooney Many thanks to Simon and Active Aid for a great & truly valuable specific First Aid Course!
Testimonial from Joe Pester, Lake District Paddleboarding 10/11/2021 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Simon Clooney An excellent course, Simon's delivery style was relaxed but will structured and the content was clearly adapted to suit the participants experience. His quick observation of existing historical trauma within the participants was also dealt with really well.
Testimonial from John Wilson, Manager, Lake District Paddleboardinghttp://www.lakedistrictpaddleboarding.co.uk 10/11/2021 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. I found the course very informative and useful far better than previous courses as it gives you more in depth knowledge
Testimonial from Ian Frost, Head gardener , Sedbergh school 10/11/2021 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. Fantastic 2 day course. Excellent course content. Great teacher in pete. Who presented the information with great personnal knowledge. Never felt text book which related well with me.
Testimonial from Sam Moore 03/11/2021 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. I feel much more confident to have a go if I find myself in need of applying first aid. It is the sort of knowledge I hope I will never have to use but you never know.
Testimonial from Chris Helliwell, Green woodwork tutor, Clervaux, Ruskin Mill 28/10/2021 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid I loved the enthusiasm of Ross the instructor who kept energy levels high of the team even through a long informative day. Ross made time to answer lots of questions and was very open to adding extra info when requested. I especially like the improv of the tourniquet and sling from field equipment. It was a good use blend of outdoor and indoor learning both of which were useful.
Testimonial from Solange Ponce, Lead Adviser ( Natural England) 26/10/2021 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid The course was so well designed for both refreshers and first aid newbies with lots of hands on practice. Ross was thorough with the covid measures and everything was properly cleaned before and after use. One of the best things for me was that Ross always had a tip or alternative way to approach something if you struggled - he made it as easy as possible to achieve the learning which meant I have FINALLY felt confident doing CPR chest compressions, I'd not managed this previous courses so am very happy.
I'd definitely recommend this course to colleagues and will be back in 3 years for another refresher!
Testimonial from Mary Elizabeth Berry, Lead Adviser, Natural England 25/10/2021 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. Pete delivers first aid courses in a very participant-centric way, tapping in to the knowledge "in the room" and building on that - which is great for involvement and confidence. He covers a lot a content in an accessible way and is always available for individual's questions that pop up. First aid courses can seem daunting as there is always a lot to take in but Pete gets the input level just right so that participants can leave with belief in their abilities as confident and effective first aiders.
Testimonial from Tim Morris, Facilitator and Coach 25/10/2021 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid Ross Wallace is an excellent instructor who brought his passion for first aid to the course and made it really enjoyable as well as informative. It was a well structured course mixing listening sessions with practical scenarios to test our knowledge and first aid problem solving. After completing the 2 days I feel much more prepared to go out on site visits in remote rural areas.
Testimonial from Benita Rose Stacey, Natural England 21/10/2021 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. Pete delivered an interesting and interactive course to what can be, after many first-aid updates, a dry and repetitive subject. The materials and teaching were innovative and effective, especially in these covid safety-compliant times. Pete's professionalism, client care and understanding, underpinned the quality and realism of this first-aid course. A testimony to his outdoor experience and knowledge base.
Testimonial from David Larkin, David Larkin - 40yrs of Outdoor Education and fun 20/10/2021 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. Highly recommended, having completed many first aid courses this was by far the best
Testimonial from Michael Waplington 20/10/2021 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. Really well communicated/taught with various methods leading to me taking much more of the course content in than on previous courses - was less overwhelming
Testimonial from Kay-Louise Andrews 20/10/2021 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid An amazing course detailing multiple scenarios i will face in my day to day site work. Ross was an amazing teacher full of enthusiasm which was infectious and really allowed us to engage with the material.
Testimonial from Sean Yeganeh, Terrestrial Biodiversity Advisor, Natural England 20/10/2021 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid An enjoyable practical course, both extensive and intensive in scope.
Testimonial from John Graham Worsnop 20/10/2021 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid The course leader's style and presentation was engaging and lively, maintaining interest and concentration. The course was well-structured and relevant.
Testimonial from Frederick Gordon Brooks, Practical volunteer, Natural England 18/10/2021 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. Thanks for another great course Pete!
Testimonial from Clare Dyson 08/10/2021 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid Really enjoyed the course. Ross was a fantastic teacher!
Testimonial from Paul Crocker 08/10/2021 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Simon Clooney Really good practical knowledge and confidence boosting
Testimonial from Tom Savory 07/10/2021 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid Ross is an excellent communicator with a deep understanding of what lies behind good first aid practice. The course was enjoyable and entertaining and included many real-life scenarios, hacks, and real-world solutions to common problems. First class. Can't recommend it enough.
Testimonial from David Blyth 06/10/2021 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid Luke did a fantastic job, his delivery was clear and engaging. I really wasn’t looking forward to attending this course -Luke managed to change my mind on this within the first 30 mins. I actually looked forward to attending the second day (not an easy task).
Testimonial from Fran Ward, Director, C-STEM 04/10/2021 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid Fantastic and engaging course! I feel that our leaders are now prepared to administer first aid should something go wrong when leading a trip !"- Lancaster University Mountaineering Club
Testimonial from Bertie Purkiss, Lancaster University Mountaineering Clubhttp://lumc.org.uk 30/09/2021 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. Another great 2 days - Thank you For some reason I come away feeling more confident in thinking how I will manage an incident
Testimonial from Richard Dutton 29/09/2021 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid Excellent course, very well delivered, trainer was very knowledgeable and delivered the information in a way that was easy to understand and enjoyable.
Testimonial from Chris Smith, Deputy Manager , New Reflexions http://www.newreflexions.co.uk 27/09/2021 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid Good variety of learning methods - liked the use of the cards to work out relevance of symptoms too.
Testimonial from Catherine Mowat, Lead Advisor, Natural England 27/09/2021 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid A well-paced, informative and interesting course, well thought-through and delivered, in a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere. Hands-on, problem-solving scenarios a great aid in thinking through and applying first aid skills, learning from mistakes and building confidence - enjoyable too.
Testimonial from Amanda Anne Marler 27/09/2021 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid Ross is a very good trainer. He did a really good job of refreshing and updating my first aid knowledge. Thank you for an informative and enjoyable couple of days.
Testimonial from Paul Shires, Senior Reserve Manager, Natural England 24/09/2021 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid Excellent - thank you
Testimonial from Nicholas John Stonehouse, Lead Adviser 24/09/2021 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid I came away from this course feeling much more positive about my ability to deal with first aid incidents. It was so refreshing to practice relevant first aid scenarios with the opportunity to think about the additional challenges faced by working in an outdoor setting. Ross provided so many useful tips and hacks, which I'll definitely be putting into practice. All in all a thoroughly enjoyable and very worthwhile two days.
Testimonial from Sasha Pearce, Field Unit Team Leader, Natural England 23/09/2021 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. Pete was an excellent instructor and made sure I was confident in my skills before I left
Testimonial from Michael Budd 22/09/2021 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. A really well run course, thanks again Pete! I especially appreciated all the efforts you made to ensure the course was 'Covid Safe'. See you again for the next one!
Testimonial from Michael Palk 22/09/2021 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. This is a practical knowledgeable course and is delivered in a personable manner. Hearing of real events and situations helps to relate it to your own life.
Testimonial from Susan Cartwright-Smith 17/09/2021 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. Thanks Pete, great course as always. Driver CPC and First Aid combined in one is excellent. The practical skills and opportunities to consolidate the basics really sink the skill deep into the mind ready for (hopefully not) when you need it.
Testimonial from Dan Robinson, Director, Real Adventure http://www.real-adventure.co.uk 15/09/2021 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid Great enthusiastic trainer, made the course more engaging and enjoyable
Testimonial from Robert Wilson, Campus Manager, University of Cumbria 15/09/2021 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid Great learning and experience
Testimonial from Volker Deecke, Lecturer, University of Cumbria 05/09/2021 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid Having attended many First Aid courses over the years, I'm delighted to find one close to where I live which is excellent. Great venue near to Ullswater lake.
Testimonial from Jane Yates 03/09/2021 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. An excellent course with tons of theoretical and practical information!
Testimonial from Sophie Smith, Assistant Warden, Cumbria Wildlife Trust 31/08/2021 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid The course was exceptionally well organised and delivered very professionally. The days were tailored as much as possible to the needs of the group. It is my 6th outdoor first aid course and one of the best.
Testimonial from Kathryn Pigdon 16/08/2021 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Active First Aid Training Limited A great course delivered by a hugely experienced trainer. It was an at times graphic look at the reality of dealing with certain situations, without any time wasted on applying immaculate bandages. Hopefully I'll never need it, but David's descriptions of the noises and sights we may encounter may just help to reduce that initial shock when dealing with a situation in the real world.
Testimonial from Rhys Jones 15/08/2021 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. Fantastic 2-day course, clear and concise with easy to understand content. A must for everyone to do.
Testimonial from Paul Stafford 04/08/2021 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid This was a great course that's delivered in a way that builds and reinforces on knowledge over the two days give confidence in a variety of situations.
Testimonial from Dave Harris-Jones, Partner, Lavercok Law Cottageshttp://www.laverocklawcottages.co.uk 28/07/2021 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid The course was excellent very informative and was presented in a straightforward way not over complicated .
Excellent
Testimonial from Laura Couper 21/07/2021 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. An excellent and informative course, perfect for those who work in the outdoors.
Testimonial from Sophie Hall, Business Manager, Calvert Lakeshttp://www.calvertlakes.org.uk 21/07/2021 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. Petes courses are always brilliant - will book again definately
Testimonial from Vicky Wilkinson 20/07/2021 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. An excellent course delivered by an experienced and engaging trainer.
Testimonial from Sam Barrett 20/07/2021 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid Excellent Outdoor First Aid course and superb tutor.
Testimonial from Geraldine Fardon, Walk leader 19/07/2021 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid This was my first ever first aid course and was expecting some of it to be difficult to learn and potentially scary to deliver in a real life situation. Ross made it all easy to understand and I now see that most first aid is simple and practical and I wouldn’t be afraid of helping anyone in need of assistance. He also made the course fun and enjoyable
Testimonial from Amelia Wilson, Business Owner, Amelia Wilson Interiors Ltdhttp://Www.ameliawilsoninteriors.co.uk 19/07/2021 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. The course was excellent and the instructor very knowledgeable and friendly. It was my first time on a first aid course and I came away from it with newfound confidence and awareness of what to do in emergency situations. Would use again for refresher training.
Testimonial from Niamh Sheppard 07/07/2021 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Simon Clooney I have been on many first aid courses over the years but this has definitely been the most useful to me.
Testimonial from Rachel Landsborough, Specialist Teacher 05/07/2021 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Simon Clooney The use of the app for CPR was really good feedback. Having a go with the defibrillator was excellent.
Testimonial from Phil Heaton 30/06/2021 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. Pete is approachable and pragmatic in his approach to outdoor First Aid. Tells you everything you need and nothing you don't need. Thanks. Chris
Testimonial from Chris Hillidge 30/06/2021 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid In this current Covid climate I would like to give my thanks to Ross and Tania for making the course such a success. I applaud their hard work, excellent teaching, demonstrating and patience and also their excellent efforts to run such a successful course in such demanding and difficult times. Thank you!
Testimonial from Jeff Fozzard 30/06/2021 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. Always good to top up and revisit the different techniques but Pete always varies and updates the info so it isn’t exactly the same each time. Worth travelling up to the Lakes for!
Testimonial from Jane Stubbs, Head of Biology, Loughborough High School 28/06/2021 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. In liked studying the basics on line first and then spending more time on things like CPR and hypothermia
Testimonial from Jim Akrill, n/a, n/ahttp://n/a 24/06/2021 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. Pete pitches his courses very well. An enjoyable learning experience conducted in a very covid safe manner.
Testimonial from Jason Waters, Giggleswick School 21/06/2021 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. As ever, a really good and comprehensive course for outdoor activity instructors. Very full and all topics well explained by Pete. Very professional, very competent and an excellent and very valuable refresher course. Thanks Pete
Testimonial from Nick Gaskell, Director, Ski Nordic -'XC Ski Coaching Courses in Norway' 21/06/2021 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. The outdoor first aid course was delivered using high quality kit, current 1st aid knowledge, and with great enthusiasm. Great value of money.
Testimonial from Ben McNutt, Wild Humanhttp://www.wildhuman.com 17/06/2021 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. This was an excellent course that gave us everything we needed to ensure we can assist our members (and anyone else) when we are required to deliver first aid.
Testimonial from Liam Bibby 17/06/2021 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid Luke was an excellent tutor, he is very knowledgeable and friendly which put everyone at ease. He was able to adapt parts of the learning accordingly and was very accommodating of my medical conditions, checking continually that I was coping ok and making sure I wasn’t doing too much
Testimonial from Mel Wright, County first aid trainer, Scouts 16/06/2021 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. It is a pleasure to attend this course. Relaxed environment to refresh first aid knowledge and to be confident you will be informed of any updates. Pete's knowledge never fails to impress
Testimonial from Simon Mumford, teacher, clitheroe royal grammar school 15/06/2021 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid Great course delivered in a professional manner by a friendly and approachable instructor who made the course fun and enjoyable.
All aspects were covered in detail and practical scenarios were great for engaging and putting into practice what we learnt.
I now feel more prepared and confident to help both myself and others in whatever environment I find myself
Will be renewing this with the same guys in 3 years
Testimonial from Stuart Fleming, painter and decorator 15/06/2021 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. Excellent course, really enjoyed the mixed learning approach and feel up to date in my first aid knowledge.
Testimonial from Gemma Prescott 14/06/2021 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid Lakes First Aid provided an excellent 2 day outdoor first aid course undertaken with good covid precaution measures.I am confident that all the candidates on this course will be able to respond positively to any incident requiring first aid.
Testimonial from CHRISTOPHER WEBB 14/06/2021 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid Good course with lots of links to how to deal with causalities in the outdoors. Luke had lots of real experience in the outdoors which really helped.
Testimonial from Fiona Massey 13/06/2021 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. A really informative course with a very knowledgable presenter. Recommended!
Testimonial from Peter Graham 13/06/2021 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid The practical scenarios have really helped me to become confident in delivering First Aid in the 'real world', which you don't get from other course providers.
Testimonial from Michael Freeman 09/06/2021 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid Ross makes it really clear how to approach situations and gives lots of good memory aids.
Testimonial from Caitlin Pearson, Catchment Officer, West Cumbria Rivers Trust 05/06/2021 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid An excellent course as always. Delivered in a very safe manner, taking into account all of the safety measures necessary, yet still being practical and friendly.
Testimonial from Clare Morley, Teacher and Freelance Environmental Tutor 26/05/2021 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid The Covid protocols were excellent, I'd been feeling a bit unsure about how I would react to my first in-person training course since the pandemic broke out but I felt really comfortable and confident that we were doing everything we could to keep each other safe while making the course still useful. Thank you for taking it so seriously and yet making it feel not oppressive - it's a hard balancing act to pull off!
Testimonial from Jessie Binns, Visitor Experience Manager, The National Trust 21/05/2021 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid The course was fun and interactive, and the instructor was very enthusiastic, helpful and had an extensive knowledge of First Aid. It was definitely worth attending and I am really glad that I learned the things I did, as they are all extremely important if you’re going to be working in the outdoors.
Testimonial from Eloise Harris 21/05/2021 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid I found the course really informative and helpful, especially with the outdoor-based scenarios and kit. Thank you :)
Testimonial from Elizabeth Lole 08/05/2021 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Active First Aid Training Limited I really enjoyed the course and more importantly learned a lot. Would definitely recommend it. The online handbook provided is great.
Testimonial from Lian Nelson 01/05/2021 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid This is the 2nd course I've been on with Lakes 1st Aid and with Luke as a Trainer. His delivery is first class , put across in an easy manner, with a great knowledge of the subject. I highly recommend this course.
Testimonial from Robin Sanderson 30/04/2021 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid The Outdoor First Aid 2-day course by Lakes First Aid has a comprehensive and well-thought through syllabus, focused on outdoor leaders, their needs and the potential scenarios with which they may need to deal. Significant value-add came from the course instructor's long-standing involvement with the local mountain rescue team, enabling him to convincingly contextualise the course material and offer authoritative personal insight and perspective. The instructor’s relaxed but informative delivery style was a real boon and made the course an absolute pleasure – just the right touch applied in keeping the lessons to time while making time to discuss individual experiences to aid exploration of the topic. I was impressed by the level of detail evident in the COVID secure procedures under which the course operated. In short, top marks for content, top marks for delivery, top marks for knowledge transfer and top marks for student experience.
Testimonial from Anthony Crook 29/04/2021 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. Overall an enjoyable and informative course, with a good mix of learning methods. Loved the CPR manikins and I would have liked to spend more time on the baby as I had trouble getting things to work. I found it useful doing more on children and babies than I have on past courses.
Testimonial from Amanda Halliwell 29/04/2021 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. Pete is great at conveying first aid information and embedding confidence to stick to priorities, keep things simple and deliver meaningful first aid - which is exactly what any first aider needs. Relaxed, knowledgeable and with lots of hands-on/"been there" experience. Tony Halliwell, WMCI.
Testimonial from Anthony Halliwell 26/04/2021 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid Excellent practical course, giving me more confidence than from any other first aid course I have attended.
Testimonial from Jill Davies, Outdoor Learning Teacher, Clifton Primary School 21/04/2021 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid The COVID precautions were well thought out, effective and didn't hinder the course at all.
Testimonial from Sean Bolland 19/04/2021 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. Knowlegdeable staff made the course interesting
Testimonial from Andrew Galley 06/04/2021 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. Excellent course. The instructor was superb. I was extremely impressed (and surprised) by the technology in the "dummies", we got instant feedback on our smart phones on how we were doing when performing CPR on infants, children and adults. FAC's dummies "tell" you when you get it right! When performing First Aid it is critical that one can perform good CPR and the kit and instruction ensured we did. Superb teaching.
Testimonial from Roger Chaldecott 01/04/2021 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. I like Peter's laid back, no nonsense approach to teaching. His medical knowledge is outstanding and he is an excellent communicator. I was also impressed by the amount of thought and preparation that had been done regarding the current pandemic.
Testimonial from Steve Anthony 01/04/2021 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Simon Clooney Well done Simon! Hard to do an outdoor first aid course given Covid, but you did a great job. It was relevant, engaging, and safe.
Testimonial from Andrew Woodhead, Brathay Trust 31/03/2021 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Simon Clooney The programme was a great refresher and was bang up to date in integrating the new risks and concerns we are all living with as a result of the pandemic.
Testimonial from Godfrey Owen 31/03/2021 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Simon Clooney The course was very well managed given the current COVID restrictions. Even though practical outdoors group scenarios were unable to take place, it was still engaging as discussions went into greater depth and “what ifs” were considered around various topics. The opportunity to address any other content useful to our profession was given and taken up. Thoroughly enjoyable, thank you.
Testimonial from Garry Cook, Coach and Leadership Development Trainer, Experience Coachinghttp://Www.experiencecoaching.co.uk 31/03/2021 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Simon Clooney Thanks for a solid course Simon. Very well delivered considering the current constraints
Testimonial from Chris Nicholls 31/03/2021 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid First-aid made easy to understand & remember. Thanks Luke
Testimonial from Richard Blackmore, Guide 30/03/2021 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid An excellent course, thank you Luke!
Graham
Testimonial from Graham Watson 26/03/2021 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid The pace, delivery and the relevance of the content was good, with scenarios put in perspective of the environment I work in the mountains.
Testimonial from Stephen Hall 26/03/2021 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. The calm and positive learning environment created by the trainer supported learning for all and I came away feeling confident in the skills I had learnt.
Testimonial from Rachael Thompson, Head of Therapy, Cairn Educationhttp://www.cairneducation.co.uk 25/03/2021 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. Pete was a friendly, thoughtful and competent trainer, often able to relate the information presented to his own real life experiences. This helped interpret how the info found in training manuals could actually be applied most effectively in situations you may find yourself in when you need to call on this knowledge (hopefully never!). Best and most valuable two days training I have ever done. Wholeheartedly recommend Pete at First Aid Cumbria.
Testimonial from James Cowan 25/03/2021 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. The most practical and comprehensive first aid course I have done. Peter is knowledgeable and the resources available to help you practice are relevant and up to date. I would certainly recommend this course and will use again in the future when it is time to renew my First Aid Certificate.
Testimonial from Lucie Kelly, Head of Education, Cairn Education CIC 25/03/2021 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. Excellent Course. Carefully and safely adapted for Covid times. Henry Farrar
Testimonial from Henry Farrar 24/03/2021 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid I really enjoyed the course and I was very impressed by Ross. I'd be very happy to use Lakes First Aid in the future.
Testimonial from Robert Sunners, Residential Care Worker, New Reflexions 24/03/2021 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid Well done Ross!
Testimonial from Jonathan Ashurst, Residential Care Worker , New Reflexions 11/03/2021 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid Luke is highly experienced in First Aid and also very practised at teaching it really well - the course was relevant and practical throughout, never condescending, and with no unnecessary anecdotes. Excellent value for money.
Testimonial from Paul Cheshire 11/03/2021 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. I'd highly recommend. This was my first time doing a course with Pete. The course content was fantastic, the days were very enjoyable and they covered a wide range of learning. It was delivered by Pete incredibly well and during Covid, I felt safe on the course in the venue and the course covered plenty of self-led practicals too. This mixed course approach should be considered in future. Areas I have not covered before on other courses such as heavy bleeds was something particularly useful to learn about.
Testimonial from Eve Mulholland, Engagement Officer, Cumbria Wildlife Trust 11/03/2021 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. Great course. The information on paediatric first aid, although not in my area of work and activity was very helpful and informative.
Testimonial from David Meredith, Forestry and Arboriculture Instructor/ Assessor , David Meredith 09/03/2021 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid Genuinely really enjoyable and informative
Testimonial from Rachel Scott 08/03/2021 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Simon Clooney Simon was absolutely great, the course delivered well. All topics were covered and discussed appropriate to our jobs. Highly recommend, thank you so much!
Testimonial from Amy Barlow 06/03/2021 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Simon Clooney Thank you Simon. I enjoyed the course and as always learned something new and renewed knowledge.
Testimonial from Douglas Hardie 03/03/2021 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. A great few days. The online is excellent.
Testimonial from David Yardley 02/03/2021 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid Ross is a great provider, our company will be using him again for all first aid courses.
Testimonial from Ryan Bond, Managing Director/Mountain Leader, High BEE Ltdhttp://www.beexpeditions.co.uk 12/02/2021 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid Ross tailors his course to meet the needs of the participants, employer and makes it relevant to the venue. Always a superb learning journey.
Another great course, thanks Ross.
Tim
Testimonial from Tim Taylor, Manager, Patterdale Hallhttp://www.patterdalehall.org.uk 15/01/2021 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Simon Clooney Looking forward to the next one in three years time
Testimonial from Rosemary Vidler 08/01/2021 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. I thoroughly enjoyed the course and even with covid restrictions, I was able to learn a huge amount.
Testimonial from Will Davies, Outdoor Instructor 04/01/2021 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Simon Clooney As usual, a top course. Simon managed to run an engaging and informative course despite the lack of practical sessions. The covid 19 restrictions were managed very well.
Testimonial from Andy Morris 21/12/2020 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. I think Pete did a stellar job of delivering the course, especially with respect to having to mitigate the risks of Coronavirus transmission.
Even though it was not possible to perform first aid procedures on each other, I think he managed the situation excellently. I also felt extremely safe with the Covid measures he had put in place: for example, desks 2 metres apart from each other, sanitising material constantly available for personal use and for the cleaning of first aid equipment, having good ventilation in the room and gentle reminders on applying Covid safe practice.
I would highly recommend First Aid Cumbria to others. Thanks Pete!
Testimonial from Tracy Cumberbatch, Reserve Warden, Natural England 18/12/2020 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Simon Clooney A well delivered course: thorough, sensitive to learner needs and a relaxed delivery style.
Testimonial from Michael Anthony McKenzie, Owner/Manager, iGuide Adventure 27/11/2020 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid I wouold strongly recommend the experience I have had to anyone working in the outdoors. For those new to first aid it will build a great dealm of confidence. For those renewing a first aid qualification, the style, progression and detail enables review and revision of knowledge and practice very effectively.
Testimonial from David Barham, Managing Director - Outdoor Education Consultant, Dave Barham Consultancy Ltdhttp://www.davebarham.info 25/11/2020 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid Luke was a fantastic trainer. Information was clear and well presented both theory and practical. I was quite anxious about day 2 but came away felling very empowered and confident. Thank you!
Testimonial from Julie Barham 24/11/2020 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. Hope Pete is still running it in 3 years time if I need to refresh.
Testimonial from Richard Storton 19/11/2020 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. I really enjoyed this course. The blended learning meant that I began the two practical days feeling like my knowledge was already refreshed. The two days then allowed us to discuss things further and try the skills and techniques that we were learning about. Pete is a great trainer who explains things clearly, with an appropriate sense of humour and at a good pace. I would very much recommend this first aid course.
Testimonial from Sarah Norton, Wray With Botton Endowed School 16/11/2020 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid Excellent course. I'll certainly be happy to rebook.
Testimonial from STEPHEN LEE, Director, STEPHEN LEE ASSOCS 16/11/2020 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid Brilliant course, really enjoyed it.
Testimonial from Jamie Lawler 21/10/2020 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid Really good 2 day first aid course. Good content, great friendly trainer and great location and facilities. Thanks!
Dave Sharpe IFMGA Mountain Guide.
Testimonial from Dave Sharpe 19/10/2020 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid Informal, professional and well adapted for Covid
Testimonial from Alun Lewis 15/10/2020 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. thankyou I learnt a lot . u managed to create an engaging relevant course while creating a very safe sociality distanced environment
Testimonial from Thomas Marvan 13/10/2020 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. Pete’s attention to detail is second-to-none. Even during a pandemic, he delivered a richly rewarding course which left me brimming with confidence to deliver First Aid as soon as I walked out of the door.
Testimonial from Jonathan Wolfendale 11/10/2020 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. A very informative, thorough and practical course.
Testimonial from Fiona Roberts, Teacher of Outdoor Education, Windermere School 09/10/2020 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. The blended learning approach allowed me to prepare and focus ready for the course itself, which I thought was really helpful. I also thought the bluetooth resuss manakins combined with the QCPR app gave really useful feedback on how well we were performing CPR.
Testimonial from Stuart Peacock, Expedition Manager, Adventure Peaks Ltdhttp://www.adventurepeaks.com 08/10/2020 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. Pete made every effort to ensure that the course was tailored to the learners needs. The adaptations made in light of Covid were appropriate. Pete found a fantastic balance of reminding us of these adaptations without allowing the course to be overshadowed by them. I'll be back in 3 years!
Testimonial from Robert Kendrew 07/10/2020 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid I wouldn't go anywhere else for my 1st Aid Course
Testimonial from Martin D Barratt, Senior Instructor, Outward Bound Trust 06/10/2020 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. Great course and content. Pete is brilliant and delivers an engaging and informative course. Recommend highly!
Testimonial from Cara Parker 05/10/2020 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid Excellent facilitator!
Testimonial from Korin Mai 04/10/2020 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. Excellent course. Really useful and I feel confident that I would be able to tackle the scenarios I am most likely to encounter.
Testimonial from David Yates, Lancaster Royal Grammar School 03/10/2020 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid Thank you Luke
Testimonial from Dave Horn 30/09/2020 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid The course was well adapted to circumstances regarding covid whilst still being hands on,informative and engaging.
Testimonial from Jamie Norris, Mental Health Practitioner , Manchester Mind 30/09/2020 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. I would highly recommend this course to anyone seeking practical knowledge and a foundation in outdoor first aid. Peter has a great delivery style, personable and interactive, and coupled with his wealth of practical experience meant that this was a highly informative, relevant and engaging course. Thank you!
Testimonial from Louise Yates, Director and Coach, Clear Perspectives Ltdhttp://www.clear-perspectives.co.uk 30/09/2020 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. I have done lots of first aid courses and this is easily the best due to its practical nature and the detailed knowledge of the instructor.
Testimonial from David Rowe , Assistsnt Headteacher 27/09/2020 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. A great 2 days well spent. Thank you.
Testimonial from Phil Irwin 13/09/2020 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid Very pleasant well run course.
Testimonial from Samuel Gay, Samuel Gay 07/09/2020 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
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Testimonial from Mike Pigott 26/08/2020 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. great course, the trainer was very knowledgable, the course was very interactive and was presented in a simple, understandable way, the resources and the hands on element was excellent
Testimonial from Kristopher Wilkinson, Rehab Coach, Calvert Reconnections 25/08/2020 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. Petes course and knowledge of the different areas is amazing. He did everything Covid compliant and it was still so much fun and so informative. I loved the use of "hands on" equipment along side the powerpoint with the intermittent moments of practicing skills throughout, "The cube is bleeding again!"
Testimonial from Stephanie McGowan, Rehabilitation Coach, Calvert Reconnections 25/08/2020 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. Thanks Pete for creating a great first aid course, with a good mix of practical and theory, improvising to keep things interesting and still very safe during Covid
Your friendly approach to the subject created a learning environment where we felt interested, at ease and I think everyone contributed to the course and felt comfortable , even during the CPR bits, I didn't feel under pressure or put on the spot, but able to practice in my own time and now feel much more confident
Testimonial from Henri Carew, Stables Manager, Lake District Calvert Trust 23/08/2020 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. Great course really enjoyed it, practical and useful for personal and professional use.
Testimonial from Matthew Bradley, Neuro rehab coach , Calvert reconnections 16/08/2020 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. I have been attending Pete Cunningham's first aid courses for years. He always delivers well, his courses are informative, interesting and a pleasure to attend.
Testimonial from Rachel Eastwood 12/08/2020 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. Our learning had to operate within the restrictions of Covid. Peter was very conscious of our safety and social distancing and still successfully delivered a practical course.
Testimonial from Barbara Clifford 09/08/2020 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid A superb and informative course about outdoor first aid. The practical scenarios help embed the theory and the actions to be practised and built upon each time.
Ross is really good at explaining how first aid can be applied in the outdoors and tailored the information provided to the activities undertaken by the members of the group.
The course is hard work but relaxed and at no point do you feel silly if you say something that isn't correct. During the scenarios the first aider and the casualty can work together as the main goal is to improve everyone's first aid knowledge. I am looking forward to renewing in three years!
Testimonial from Jennifer Palmer 06/08/2020 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. Thanks to Pete of First Aid Cumbria for a great course this week. Working around COVID restrictions can't have been easy, but I felt very safe and learnt a lot. It was a bonus to also get certificates for Forest School and Forestry as well as Outdoor First Aid - ideal to cover both my jobs.
Testimonial from John Hodgson, Project Officer, Restoring Hardknott Forest & Fore 05/08/2020 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. This was Pete Cunningham's first course for about 9 months, and also the first course run under full COVID-19 arrangements. Despite this, it went very well. It was well managed and very well resourced
Testimonial from Peter Nelson 05/08/2020 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid This was an excellent course that I have already recommended to others. It represents extremely good value for money. It provided training not only beyond what I'd expected but also more that I had hoped for. It is very hands-on and the outdoor element scenarios of the training really help to boost confidence as well as 'keeping it real'. I'd readily endorse this course to others. Such important life skills for everyone. Massive thanks to Ross and his organising team.
Testimonial from John Moore 05/08/2020 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid Really enjoyed the two days, slept really well having had fun as well as learning. Ross worked hard as the trainer and kept my interested from 9 am until 5.30pm,. Taking some of the practice outside was different from other courses I have done and added a touch of reality to role play, it even rained on us briefly. I came home with lots of helpful ideas such as phone apps and improving my own first aid kit. Thankyou Ross and team for providing great training under challenging Covid 19 rules for safety.
Testimonial from Marie Wray 03/08/2020 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid An excellent and enjoyable course in a nice location. I especially liked its pragmatic focus based on what works, what the the up-to-date guidance says and what a first aider can remember/do. Ross delivered the course in an excellent mannner.
Definitely consider coming back to Lakes First Aid in 3 years time!
Tim
Testimonial from Timothy Palmer 28/07/2020 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. Thank you- awesome as ever.
Testimonial from ANDREW FELLOWS 19/07/2020 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid Lakes First Aid delivers an excellent and thorough coverage of the 16 hour first aid certificate. I have held an up to date first aid certificate for over 40 years and experienced many different courses and am convinced Ross is an excellent, diligent trainer and the course is suitable whether it is as a first time or a repeat. Thank you
Testimonial from Catherine Pearce 16/06/2020 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Simon Clooney Simon has a very good delivery of his course content and his knowledge is gently and sensitively shared with participants.
Testimonial from Hugh Pollard 20/04/2020 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Simon Clooney I really enjoyed how these gentlemen made some real life, pragmatic situations come to life for us students.
Testimonial from Wendy Moore 31/03/2020 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid I have done my last three first aid courses with Lakes First Aid. They cover a good range of topics but keep it relevant and concise. There is lots of practical and not too much being talked at! Also great cake :)
Testimonial from Emma Cooperhttp://www.emma-cooper.com 19/03/2020 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid Thank you for an amazing 2 days. Looking forward to my next course and furthering my skills. I found the course interesting, informative, and fun.
Testimonial from Julie Tarring 19/03/2020 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Cambridgeshire County Council stephen brown is by far the best deliverer of this kind of course that i have come across - first class.
Testimonial from Christopher Havard, head of pe, St. Ivo School 18/03/2020 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. Even though there where restrictions due to the coronavirus, Pete and Tanya did a fantastic job still delivering a quality course.
Testimonial from Stephanie Atkinson 18/03/2020 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. Great course, really knowledgable instructor will definitely go on the course again in 3 years
Testimonial from Scott Cameron 17/03/2020 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. Thoroughly enjoyed it and thought the leaders made it really interesting.
Testimonial from Joanne Rice 17/03/2020 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid I'm glad I attended the course, both instructors where very informative, approachable & energetic...
The course was better than I expected, breaking every subject down, working through each step.
I highly recommend Lakes First Aid for anyone thinking of attending a first aid course
Testimonial from Steve Ansell 17/03/2020 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid Ross and Luke delivered this course in a relaxed but very informative style. I particularly liked the way in which they introduced the first element of the DRSABCDE acronym and worked through, one element at a time with scenarios, until we were confident to approach a casualty and work our way through from D to E. This was a really good course and I would not hesitate to recommend it to others.
Testimonial from Sean Adams 17/03/2020 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid Best first aid course I've attended and I've been on a few :-)
Testimonial from Anne Woods 16/03/2020 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. Peter had relaxed style which put everyone at ease, and his skill, knowledge and experience was brilliant.
Testimonial from Chris Hale 16/03/2020 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. Excellent two day first aid course, very interactive and informative.
Paul Marshall
Testimonial from Paul Marshall 11/03/2020 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid Best ever. Thanks ross
Testimonial from David Corrie 10/03/2020 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. Please keep on going as you’re doing a great job. You make everything seem so accessible and have left us feeling capable enough to make all the right decisions when the time comes!
Testimonial from Andrew Casey, Director, WalkWise UK Ltd http://www.walkwise.co.uk 08/03/2020 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid Our trainer Ross put first aid
Across really well without over complicating the subject. One of the best first aid courses I've attended!
Testimonial from Brian James 08/03/2020 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid The course was very good not like some were its hard to stay awake
Testimonial from Peter Eagan, Free lance Cycle Guide, My employers company Saddle Skedaddle 04/03/2020 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid Cakes/cookies were great.
Testimonial from Dan Armstrong 03/03/2020 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Cambridgeshire County Council This was the second time I have done this course and again was very well presented by a very knowledgeable trainer.
Testimonial from Lynne Campbell, Cover Manager, Sawtry Village Academy 02/03/2020 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid Very well presented, enjoyable course in a good location. Every course I attend seems to make things simpler and easier, which is great.
Testimonial from Stuart Watson 01/03/2020 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
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Testimonial from Rory Murphy 01/03/2020 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. Just wanted to say that I was impressed with the tutors. Debs and Trish both had a very good style and were very good at clearly explaining what they knew and what we needed without adding excessive detail. They clearly knew more but were careful to keep things clear and simple. This was further emphasised by Debs as she kept referring back to the key points whenever we had problems to solve.
Testimonial from Gareth Thomas 29/02/2020 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Simon Clooney Top notch course - everyone should be required to do one
Testimonial from Peter Ullrich, Ornithologist, Peter Ullrich 28/02/2020 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. Thanks for a great course which featured active participation and clear information from knowledgeable trainers. It was easy to learn in a friendly but focused atmosphere and the delicious lunch at the pub was a bonus.
Testimonial from Tania Lemmey 26/02/2020 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. I thought everything about the course was excellent. The scenario based approach was well thought out and the knowledge and experience of the tutors was at a very high level. Anyone considering attending a First Aid course should look no further than Active Aid.
Testimonial from Andy Hope 26/02/2020 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Simon Clooney Simon is a very knowledgeable tutor who delivers the course in an engaging and professional way.
The course has given me confidence to carry out first-aid in the workplace and in an outdoor environment.
Testimonial from Kerry Wright 26/02/2020 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Simon Clooney The course was very well presented with lots of opertunities to practice. The outdoor element ment that you had to work out how to deal with situations in a realistic environment.
Testimonial from Diane Naylor, Office Manager, Derwent Water Marina Ltdhttp://www.derwentwatermarina.co.uk 25/02/2020 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. Trish and Deb delivered an excellent course in a friendly and confidence building manner. Highly recommended.
Testimonial from Catherine Sinclair 25/02/2020 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Simon Clooney I have done quite a lot of first aid courses in the past and I have also done casualty care in a mountain rescue team as well well I thought the course was well delivered in a nice relaxed atmosphere and let stuff to very knowledgeable and very professional thanks very much Simon
Testimonial from James Rutter 24/02/2020 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Cambridgeshire County Council An excellent course that goes beyond the normal training to give good practical experience of outdoor situations
Testimonial from John Burton , Teacher, Soham Village College 22/02/2020 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. Was very good, couldn’t of asked for a better tutor
Testimonial from Rhys Wadsworth 17/02/2020 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid Excellent course, many thanks.
Testimonial from David Kim Parry 17/02/2020 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid I will be booking again as soon as I need to renew, and will recommend this course to my friends.
Testimonial from Gwyneth Elizabeth Parry, Director of Adventure Activities, SEDBERGH SCHOOL 15/02/2020 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. Great first aid course, good variety of learning styles and and time to practice. Lunch included is of course a bonus and great to be doing the course with lots of friendly outdoor people.
Testimonial from Maria Hearn, Primary School Teacher , Appleby Primary School 14/02/2020 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid The trainer started with the fundamentals of first aid, giving us plenty of time to practice primary surveys in the outdoors, before building up our knowledge and skills from there. No previous knowledge was assumed.
On the softer side, it was also lovely to be provided with such great coffee, tea, biscuits and cake ... and to have a warm hall to retreat to during the wild winter weather!
Testimonial from Nicola Carter, Mountain Leader & Rock Climbing Instructor, Nicola CarterLink to student's website 12/02/2020 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid A bit cold outside at times however this allowed us to simulate real life experiences which was valuable.
Testimonial from Peter Sowerby 11/02/2020 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. Delivered by very experienced and knowledgeable folk who understand the challenges of outdoor and remote locations -but give you the confidence and skills to do the very best you can to enable survival and recovery.
Testimonial from Sally Hempsell, Conservation Grazing Manager/ Forest School Teache, Grazing Matters 10/02/2020 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Cambridgeshire County Council Fantastic course especially doing the practicals in real environments.
Testimonial from Colin Rudwick, Teacher, Castle School, Cambridge 07/02/2020 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid Anyone who works in remote locations should consider whether they could manage an emergency and this course gives you the knowledge and confidence to be able to help. The attention to learning and reflection make this a very good course.
Testimonial from Kerry Rennie, Senior Manager, Natural England 02/02/2020 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid Quite simply the best first aid course I've ever been on. Ross's time working in outdoor rescue meant that he has a level of personal practical experience that is rare in the sector and this came across in the design and delivery of the course. The inclusion of well thought through role playing exercises that gradually grew in complexity whilst reinforcing the key learning outcomes was really useful and meant that I left the two days feeling confident in my ability to handle a real-world situation if one ever arises.
Testimonial from Richard Waller, Senior Lecturer in Physical Geography, Keele UniversityLink to student's website 30/01/2020 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. Well delivered by friendly knowledgeable people, with enough up to date equipment to cater for large groups well.
Testimonial from Danielle Chalmers 27/01/2020 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid Great Trainer, Luke, very engaging and knowledgable. One of the better first aid courses I've attended, thank you
Testimonial from Mark Quest 22/01/2020 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid As well as being very practical the course included update to date information and it was easy to link the training to situations I may be in over the next three years.
Testimonial from John Murray 22/01/2020 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid Good realistic practical activities to embed knowledge
Testimonial from Rachel Boyes 21/01/2020 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Simon Clooney Kudos to Simon and Mark for a well organized and delivered course
Testimonial from Shane Wilson 20/01/2020 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Simon Clooney This course was a dynamic program with practical skills, enough theoretical knowledge to make relevant meaning, and a smidge of way-higher information to satisfy the most intellectually curious. Hands-on skills followed directly from the theoretical as taught, and question-and-answer sessions were super informative, always on-point, and validated both the content learning and the students’ different learning styles and level of prior experience. A highlight of the program was the respect that quickly developed between the instructors and students, and hence, among the entire group - super! Over the years I’ve taken my full share of EMS and outdoor emergency care courses, and Simon, along with Mark when he weighed in on the second day, delivered a product that was among the top I can recall in terms of value-added “I’m really glad I took this course” learning experiences in this field.
Testimonial from TW Williamson 20/01/2020 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Simon Clooney This course is a fantastic introduction to practical first aid and CPR. It takes into account factors that are not covered in typical courses, such as location, weather, terrain, and remote areas. By getting outside and going through scenarios, I was really able to build confidence in my skills.
Testimonial from Heather Carreirohttp://www.expatheather.com 18/01/2020 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid Most enjoyable and useful first aid course that I have attended to date.
Testimonial from Stuart Egan, Senior Lecturer in Geology, Keele Universityhttps://www.keele.ac.uk/gge/ 17/01/2020 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. Overall one of the best FA courses I have done. A nice informal delivery style with plenty of time to discuss ideas and thoughts. Also very good value for money compared to many FA courses. And a pub lunch included, what's not to like!
Testimonial from Robert Richardsonhttp://www.terravia.co.uk 15/01/2020 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. Trish and Deb complemented each other well with their different backgrounds. There was a good balance between practical sessions, instruction and discussion. Trish and Deb created opportunities for us as students to learn from each other. There was no unsatisfactory rushing through the syllabus to get it "covered".
Testimonial from Ian Oldham 14/01/2020 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid Thanks for a great course, learned more up to date stuff and a good insight on what an experienced and active MR person thinks and practises on First Aid in the outdoors.
Testimonial from Kevin O'Neale 19/12/2019 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid I would strongly recommend this course, and this trainer to other people.
Testimonial from Nicholas Rhys 18/12/2019 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Simon Clooney Having completed at least eleven 1st aid courses over the last thirty years or so, I cannot rate this course, and this trainer highly enough. from the get go, this course was tailored to fit both the group and the individual needs of each candidate. Style and methods of delivery where engaging, informative, relevant and thought provoking. I walked away from this course with more confidence in my skills and how to apply them, and with greater clarity on my priorities and role as a 1st aider.
Testimonial from Mark Allen, Operations Manager- Brathay Trust, Brathay Trust 18/12/2019 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Simon Clooney Simon provided an excellent course with well-tailored content for our situation, delivered in an engaging and interesting way. The best First Aid course I've ever attended :)
Testimonial from Scott Umpleby, Fundraising Lead (Events), Brathay TrustLink to student's website 18/12/2019 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Simon Clooney Good pace, flexible and responsive to individual needs, relaxed and interactive style, good mix of inside and out side and keeping it real.
Testimonial from Graham Jones 18/12/2019 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Simon Clooney Simon is excellent at facilitation and at packing in so much information in a fun and interesting way. 2 days just flew by!
Testimonial from Jacqueline Wallace 16/12/2019 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid A well paced and relaxed course which covered all I needed to know. Thoroughly enjoyed updating my skills
Testimonial from Donald McCutcheon, Scout Leader, 1st Border Scout Troophttp://Nil 13/12/2019 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. Excellent course, as always.
Testimonial from Anne Platt 13/12/2019 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. A great course and delivered at the right level
Testimonial from Martin Kenyon, Director of Training 12/12/2019 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. This course is a practical one which looks at covering the fundamentals of first aid extremely well. The course delivery is excellent, and the trainers have a breadth of knowledge and experience to match the training to your (often niche) circumstances.
Testimonial from Robert Bowyer 12/12/2019 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. I've been on 4-5 other First aid courses over the years, with a range of providers, but this was the best. The approach was effective and a good learning environment, with lots of practical elements. The use of technology with the resuscitation dummies gave a lot of confidence that you were doing it sufficiently well to be effective.
Testimonial from Tony Jolly 09/12/2019 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Simon Clooney I was reluctant to attend the course, Simon put me at ease immediately. He delivered the sessions in a practical way that made the learning easy & enjoyable.
Testimonial from Julie Wiltshire 07/12/2019 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Simon Clooney Great course, will recommend to others looking to renew.
Testimonial from Jack Ramsden, Outdoor Instructor , Newlands Adventure Centre 07/12/2019 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Simon Clooney Thanks Simon, see you in 3 years
Testimonial from Dave Cragon 05/12/2019 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. This course was ran in a professional manner, with the tutor clearly able to adapt and tailor i to suit the class. The Venue was great and the views well worth taking this course just to see.If anyone is seeking a similar course i would heartily recommend this one.
Testimonial from Scott Edmondson 05/12/2019 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. Useful mix of practical first aid and theory to back it up. Pete's knowledge and experience from a wide variety of settings is great. Good interaction and use of particular strengths from participants too to put the course into context. Thanks for another very useful course.
Testimonial from John Douglas, Senior Instructor 28/11/2019 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid What an excellent course, would higly recommend it.
Testimonial from SALLY WILSON 27/11/2019 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid I actually needed to revalidate my FAAW certificate and was accommodated by lakes first aid when they put me on their outdoor first aid course then gave me my exam for FAAW. This gave me what I needed an an extra insight and valuable experience in outside work as well as my qualification. Keep up the good work!
Testimonial from Joseph Dias, Artist, Diasfineart 27/11/2019 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid I have done many outdoor first aid courses over the years but I thought this one was excellent; a thoroughly engaging and enjoyable two days.
Testimonial from Martin Spooner, Teacher / outdoor practitioner , Hunter Hall School 24/11/2019 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid An ace course delivered with pace and enthusiasm from start to finish. Ross delivery is entertaining and enlightening giving good "real world" solutions to events that you hopefully will never come across. Just brilliant from start to finish.
Testimonial from Stuart Mason 23/11/2019 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid The course is full of great teaching and hands on practice. It was made relevant to the outdoor setting in which I work which is amazing. Ross who took my course was enthusiastic and knowledgeable about first aid which made for a very enjoyable 2 days.
Testimonial from Rebekah Morgan 21/11/2019 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Cambridgeshire County Council A highly interactive course which covered all manner of scenarios that might occur out of reach of regular emergency services. Plenty of opportunity to discuss specific examples and an excellent refresher of first aid techniques. I also enjoyed the range of new products brought and discussed as part of the course. I would thoroughly recommend this course to anyone running outdoor activities such as DofE.
Testimonial from Elizabeth Bazley 21/11/2019 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid Thoroughly enjoyed the course, felt confident empowered to have a go if the opportunity arises.
Testimonial from Julie Matthews 20/11/2019 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid By far the best course I have been on, and I have been on quite a few. Much more realistic, with time to try out different scenarios in the outdoors, not on a carpet.
Testimonial from Will Nelson 19/11/2019 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. There were aspects of this course which were new and challenge perceptions. It was welcoming and well catered with some very good interactive resources.
Testimonial from Sarah Smith 19/11/2019 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid Enjoyed this practical course very much, it makes learning for me much easier. Looking forward to doing more courses.
Testimonial from Alex Warrilow 18/11/2019 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid Really enjoyed the course. Great structure, well presented and with meaningful activities and interaction - genuinely feel better equipped to deal with outdoor first aid situations. All that and a naturally gifted presenter.
Testimonial from Andy Wells 18/11/2019 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. Pete delivers an engaging and inspiring First Aid course.
His simple yet detailed delivery helps to reinforce previous knowledge and increase confidence in First Aid situations.
His knowledge and resources are current and interactive.
Testimonial from Beth Swait 17/11/2019 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid A great course for those working in outdoor environments. Taught by knowledgeable, friendly trainers that can make the content interactive and interesting.
Testimonial from Matthew Stapley 14/11/2019 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. Pete provided a good mix of practical and theory. He is knowledgeable and passed that knowledge on well taking on board the skills and attributes of the course participants.
Testimonial from Kerry Stafford-Roberts 14/11/2019 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid Ross is an awesome trainer and I fully recommend him to anyone who wants to get better at first aid
Testimonial from Mark Tompkinshttp://Rock UK 13/11/2019 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. I am fully retired and have no legal requirement for a certificate. I do this course purely because competency in First Aid is a priority for me. That this is the third course I have done with Peter should speak for itself.
Testimonial from Gus MORTONhttp://www.funalps.com 07/11/2019 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid I thought it was an excellent course, easily accessible and informative. The trainer made it easy for us to remember the content and it was laid out in a relaxed and enjoyable experiential programme.
Testimonial from Jamie Mcphie, Associate Professor , University of Cumbria 06/11/2019 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. Excellent, informative course that has a lot of elements that relate to working in the outdoor industry and many other aspects of working and first aid for general living.
Testimonial from Keith McGregorhttp://kjmcgregorcoaching.co.uk 03/11/2019 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. Great course thank you.
Testimonial from Stephen Banks 01/11/2019 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. This was the first formal first aid course I've ever attended, and I feel much more confident after it to step up and try to help someone in need of first aid. Advice was detailed but digestible and useable, even in an outdoor situation. Pete was friendly, helpful and created a great learning dynamic with a lot of dialogue, active engagement and opportunity to use and practice techniques. Even after lunch, we were all engaged and the session was never dull and always useful. I would definitely recommend.
Testimonial from Christopher Witter 01/11/2019 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. A thorough and enjoyable course with a mix of classroom and practical aspects that meant everyone from first-time first aiders through to experienced mountaineers learnt something new.
Testimonial from Andrew Williams 31/10/2019 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. Am indebted to Pete Cunningham for the way he led this Ist Aid course using both personal experience and his extensive knowledge of real life situations I would likely come across. We had time to practice and repeat key elements both in the classroom and in the outdoors. Pete kept the information simple but relevant and balanced humour with concern for the vital information I needed to hopefully be an effective 1st aider. A pub lunch, copious tea and biscuits and some useful equipment takeaways were very welcome bonuses. This is my 2nd course with Pete and would have no hesitation in booking again
Testimonial from Paul Harris 31/10/2019 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. Peter our instructor for the 2 day outdoor first aid course. Made learning easy with his manner and knowledge. I would recommend this course to anyone.
Many Thanks
John
Testimonial from John Aktinson, OC ARMY SECTION, LRGS CCF , LRGS CCF 31/10/2019 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid An excellent course with lots of outdoor scenarios where we got to practice in 'real time' on our casualties. Luke, the trainer, helped us think about how we could improve after each scenario as well as offering us individual feedback and tips to help develop our skills. Great humour throughout and easy to understand. Highly recommended. Thanks!
Testimonial from Ross Wallacehttp://www.reachbeyondadventure.co.uk 31/10/2019 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid Great course and very knowledgable instructor.
Covered everything that is needed for first aid in the outdoors.
Brilliant.
Thanks to Luke and Ross for their time and effort in putting together a most enjoyable course.
Testimonial from John Abbott 18/10/2019 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. Pete Cunnigham is an outstanding course director. He makes all aspects of first aid relevant to the outdoors, using his vast experience as examples.
I finished the course with a much clearer understanding of all aspects of first aid which I am responsible for.
Testimonial from Robert Bond 16/10/2019 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid Very good course, would definitely do a course with Luke again
Testimonial from Tess Witheridge 16/10/2019 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. Have been on many first aid courses over the years and this was definitely the best so far!
Testimonial from Edmund Taylor 14/10/2019 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid thoroughly enjoyed the training and the presenters style - feel like it was one of the best first aid courses I have attended and learned several new '1st Aid Hacks' that I am sure I wont forget
Testimonial from Lesley Barton 11/10/2019 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid nice approach, to promote clear learning and priorities, also to clarify old myths
Testimonial from Des Kay 11/10/2019 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid As a field ecologist this was the perfect outdoor first aid course for my requirements and I would recommend it to anyone that is looking for a practical course geared for those working in remote locations in the UK. The trainer was very knowledgeable and presented the information in a clear and engaging way that has left me feeling confident to administer first aid if necessary.
Testimonial from Esther Pawley 10/10/2019 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. Great course, lots of detail when needed, Pete explained everything really well and had great coffee too ???? thank you
Testimonial from Stephanie Jackson 02/10/2019 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. Pete in an excellent teacher. His knowledge is extensive and is presented in an clear and interactive manner. Procedures are taught in a simple and memorable way with great use of verbal images to give understanding and confidence. Highly recommended.
Testimonial from Philip Poole, Safety Advisor, Impact International 02/10/2019 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. Thank you for another refresher first aid course with plenty of time to learn both practical skills and theory.
Testimonial from Mike Sunderland 22/09/2019 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. This was a really good two days of essential first aid. Taught with a good balance of discussion and practice covering the most important conditions that anyone might face. I would strongly recommend this to others.
Testimonial from Nick Wharton 16/09/2019 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid Great, detailed course. Would really recommend. Very hands on and practical. Broke things down into small nuggets of information so they didnt feel overwhelming. Lots of practicing and situational tasks.
Testimonial from Josephine Carding-Walker, Owner, Dens, Daisies and Discoveries Forest School 15/09/2019 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid The course was clear, consise and included plenty of practical scenarios.
Testimonial from Chris Waters 17/07/2019 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid I have been doing first aid training for over 23 years annually and also have completed three previous REC courses, this was by far the most impressive and progressive approach I’ve experienced. First aid can be a lot of this and that... however this was simple, straight and manageable.
I really enjoyed it, the trainer was knowledgeable and approachable.... I’ve already recommended it to my pal within 2 hours of driving away.
Testimonial from Lee Magowan 17/07/2019 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Lakes First Aid This is a great course to get you thinking about scenarios. The content is kept simple - in a good way - easier to remember when the real thing happens. Luke was knowledgable, happy to discuss queries but also kept things moving.
Testimonial from Jo Gruchy 17/07/2019 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
Cambridgeshire County Council Steve was brilliant. Attentive and considerate, hugely knowledgeable and a first class teacher.
Testimonial from Charles Pryor 11/07/2019 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. This course was really well delivered in an honest and simple way.
I feel enriched with knowledge I did not have before and am confident that if I am ever faced with a situation where someone needs First Aid, I know that I could do it!
Everyone should do this course!
Testimonial from Richard Berry , Filmmaker, Richard Berry Film & Photography and ImpactLink to student's website 11/07/2019 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. Kept it simple, practical and to the point. Great stories and Interaction. An enjoyable and informative refresher.
Testimonial from David McCarthy 03/07/2019 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by
First Aid Cumbria. Its really great to get outside when appropriate to get hands on experience and have role play opportunities. It makes it 'real' and it really helps to practice in a realistic setting.
Testimonial from Verity Bellouere, Programme Manager, Impact UK ltd