BASIC LIFE SKILLS Big thanks to Richie Watts not only delivering the course in a very professional and easy to understand way but also making the course fun and relaxed for the volunteers. Tha... See more
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Students recently took part in a Restart a Heart session including other life saving skills. Richie Watts made the session really engaging from start to finish. He explained everything clearly and stu... See more
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Thank you, Richie. Our Cadet unit at Burnley Pennine were impressed with the Mental Health First Aid training. Your friendly, approachable manner, helped them relax and you engaged them all. It was a... See more
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I have been on lots of First Aid training throughout my career, but I have never really enjoyed them or retained what I had supposedly had learnt. However, the training delivered by Matt was excellen... See more
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Cookson First Aid is on a mission to save lives. We offer FREE first aid training to communities, and accredited training for businesses and schools. We offer a range of accredited training courses, such as Emergency First at Work. In using Cookson First Aid as your first aid training supplier, you will help to build a sustainable free first aid training offer across the UK. All of the income generated from our accredited and corporate training is directly invested into our free first aid programme. Call us on 0330 043 5334 or email hello@cooksonfirstaid.org to discuss your training needs.
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CPR/Difibrillator/first aid
Excellent training session on CPR/Defibrillator/first aid given by Matt from Cookson First Aid. Matt was very informative and had a friendly manner, all our participants found it very interesting and informative with lots of interaction. Matt answered all our questions and I would highly recommend him. We will be looking into further coarses.
20 May 2025
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Hi Yvonne,
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us this glowing review.
Please dont hesitate to contact us should you require any further training.
This is a must for everyone
This is a must for everyone. Excellent training. All questions answered. Would highly recommend
20 May 2025
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Hi Julie,
Thank you so much for leaving us this review. We agree that first aid is a must for all.
Great training session provided
Great training session provided. It was clear and informative. He asked questions to get everyone involved throughout the session and provided clear steps for understanding, as well as answering any questions we had along the way. We was provided an Information sheet to take home which is very useful to keep.
9 May 2025
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Hi Stephanie,
Thanks so much for leaving us this review.
Please dont hesitate to contact us should you require any further training.
By far the best first aid training I've…
By far the best first aid training I've been on. Would highly recommend.
9 May 2025
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Hi Tom,
Thanks so much for leaving us a review. We really appreciate it.
Thanks again
Amazing training delivered by Richie
Amazing training delivered by Richie. Best and most memorable first aid course I’ve ever been on. More information on this 1 hour and half awareness course with Cookson first aid than a 2 day paediatric first aid course with other companies. Highly recommended.
9 May 2025
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HI Rachel,
Thanks so much for taking the time to leave such positive feedback.
If you require any accredited first aid then please don't hesitate to reach out.
Richie was fabulous and a great…
Richie was fabulous and a great instructor!
9 May 2025
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Reply from Cookson First Aid
Hi Claire,
Thanks so much for leaving us a review. We agree Richie is Fab and will be sure to let him know that you think so too.
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Thank you so much for joining us on our free session and for leaving us a review.
Richie watts made the learning session…
Richie watts made the learning session good and enjoyable thank you
8 May 2025
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Reply from Cookson First Aid
Hi Tracey,
So pleased you enjoyed the course with Richie. Hope to sse you again soon.
First Aid
Excellent delivery of basic first aid course today by Richie. Thank you!
8 May 2025
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Hi Conor,
Thanks so much for leaving us a review. Its great to hear you enjoyed the course.
It really interesting Richie made it…
It really interesting Richie made it very engaging
8 May 2025
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Reply from Cookson First Aid
Hi Faye,
Thanks so much for leaving us feedback. Its great to hear you found the course so engaging. Hope to work with you again soon.
First aid at FWS
It was an excellent delivery. All the participant found it very informative. They achieved basic firast aid training. It was an interactive session and the trainerwas excellent. Very friendly service.
6 May 2025
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Hi Shabana,
Thank you for leaving this review. Its great to hear you found the session very informative.
Thank again
First aid training
First time attend First aid training, Richie is very good to explain everything in very easy way that anyone can understand very well.I tried CPR for kids and adult and it going very well.
Thanks so much Beaver road primary school Manchester and special thanks for Cookson first aid and respected Richie .
2 May 2025
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Hi Shamalia,
Thanks so much for leaving us a great review.
Please don't hesitate to reach out should you require any further training.
Best wishes
Cookson First Aid
Richie was amazing with our groups and made the sessions interactive and engaging. His knowledge was evident and delivered in a way accessible to the 16-19 cohort in the room. Would highly recommend!
1 May 2025
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Hi Emma,
Thank you so much for leaving this great review about Richie and his session he delivered.
Please don't hesitate to reach out should you require any further training
Such a valuable use of time and Richie…
Such a valuable use of time and Richie was great!
24 April 2025
Unprompted review
Reply from Cookson First Aid
Hi Sophie,
Thanks so much for taking the time to leave Cookson a review. So pleased to hear that you thought Richie was great.
Invaluable course
The child and baby first aid course was invaluable. Hopefully something I will never have to use but will make all the difference if I do.
Thank you to Richie for a very well ran informative session, and the Oliver Cookson Foundation for making it possible.
24 April 2025
Unprompted review
Reply from Cookson First Aid
Thanks so much for taking the time to leave us such a lovely review. We also really hope that you will never need to use the skills taught however it's great to read that should the need arise you are now confident to help.
Thanks again!
First aid with Richie
Today i learned about first aid from Richie.He explained everything in detail and clearly. I learned about how to perform CPR and how to rescue someone who is choking. I did practice what I learn on the manikins as well . Overall today's experience was amazing I am more confident about helping others now.a big thank to Richie
24 April 2025
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Reply from Cookson First Aid
Hi Hadia,
It's really lovely to read about how much you learnt on our free course. I'm thrilled to hear that you are more more confident in helping others should the need arise.
Fantastic training today
Fantastic training today! Richie Watts our trainer was great. He was thorough, professional and made the session interesting and very memorable.
Thanks Richie and thanks Cookson First Aid.
8 April 2025
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Reply from Cookson First Aid
Thank you so much for leaving us a lovely review.
Its great to hear the session was so interesting and memorable.
Hope to see you again soon.
Good
Clear instructions, well presented. Lots of information. Great to learn life saving skills.
8 April 2025
Unprompted review
Reply from Cookson First Aid
HI Roo,
Thanks so much for leaving us a review. It's great to hear your feedback of the course and love that it was clear and well presented.
Hope to see you at another course soon.
I’ve done three trainings with Cookson…
I’ve done three trainings with Cookson First Aid, two Level 3 First Aid at Work, and one Baby & Child Lifesaver course. The quality of the training is excellent, the trainers are friendly and make the sessions fun. Their mission to offer free first aid training to the community is truly inspiring. I’ve trained with other providers, but Cookson really stands out. Highly recommended!
4 April 2025
Unprompted review
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Hi Alexandros,
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a fabulous review.
Please feel free to reach out should you require any further training.
First Aid course within a primary…
First Aid course within a primary setting. Excellent 2 days of training for the level three. Thank you to Richie who was a brilliant trainer.
3 April 2025
Unprompted review
Reply from Cookson First Aid
Hi Dan,
Thanks for this lovely review.
Please don't hesitate to contact us should you require any further training.
Thanks
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