Neurodiversity Training by First Response Training Empower your workforce with essential knowledge and skills to support neurodivergent individuals. Our comprehensive training covers Autism, ADHD, learning disabilities, and related conditions, helping health and care providers meet the Health and Care Act 2022 requirements. We offer flexible learning options, including online interactive webinars and in-person sessions,...
The Importance of Crisis Management Training in Care Settings
In care settings, unexpected crises can happen at any time, and having the right training can make all the difference. Whether it's a medical emergency, fire, or missing person, effective crisis management is vital to ensure the safety and well-being of those in care. To support care professionals in managing such situations, First Response...
How to Create an Inclusive Workplace for Neurodivergent Employees
Creating an inclusive workplace for neurodivergent employees isn’t just about compliance—it’s about fostering an environment where everyone can thrive. With 15% of the UK population identifying as neurodivergent, businesses must take meaningful steps to provide support, make reasonable adjustments, and educate their workforce. At First Response Training, we are committed to inclusion through flexible...
Unlocking Potential through Strengths-Based Approaches
Discover how strengths-based approaches can transform the way we support individuals. This resource covers: What Are Strengths-Based Approaches? Why Are Strengths-Based Approaches Important? Strengths-Based Approaches in Mental Health Plus, we’re excited to introduce our new course: Level 2 Award in Strengths-Based Approaches — designed to help professionals apply these techniques in practice and empower...
Understanding Trauma-Informed Care
Trauma impacts millions across the UK, affecting how individuals engage with services and seek support. Without awareness, organisations may unintentionally cause further harm. First Response Training has developed a new Level 3 Award in Trauma-Informed Care. This one-day course empowers professionals to integrate trauma-informed practices and provide more compassionate, effective support to those affected...
Time to Talk Day: Encouraging Conversations About Mental Health
Every year, Time to Talk Day encourages us to talk about mental health. It's led by Mind and Rethink Mental Illness. They work in partnership with Co-op with support from organisations throughout the UK. This guide includes: Tips for Starting a Conversation About Mental Health How to Get Involved in Time to Talk Day...
Maximise Your Budget Through eLearning
As the financial year draws to an end, many organisations are facing the challenge of unspent budgets. Unused funds may seem like a win, but here's the hard truth...Unspent budget this year = Reduced budget next year. So, what can you do to prevent this? It's time to focus on strategic spending. "Budget burn"...
Delegated Healthcare Tasks: All You Need to Know
Delegated healthcare tasks are transforming how the UK delivers care. They allow individuals to maintain autonomy while easing the burden on healthcare professionals. What are "Delegated Healthcare Tasks"? Benefits of Delegation Skills for Care's Guiding Principles Success Stories and Insights Training...
Why L&D Should Be a Top Priority in 2025
Learning and Development (L&D) is not about ticking boxes. It’s about driving business success and growth through attracting, retaining and upskilling talent. It’s about showing employees they’re valued and invested in, which fosters loyalty and reduces turnover....
Your New Duty to Prevent Sexual Harassment
Recent legislative changes have introduced new expectations of employers. Here, we look at what employers must do, including what steps they must take....
Health and Safety for the Winter Season
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is providing employers with tailored seasonal guidance for protecting workers during the winter months. The HSE has highlighted the importance of protecting the health, safety and welfare of all workers, and urged employers to be especially aware of seasonal hazards and risks....
Remember, Remember… Fire safety in the Workplace
We all know Bonfire Night is a time when fireworks and bonfires light up the sky and keep us warm in the chilly autumn weather. While you “Remember, Remember the 5th of November,” we want to remind you about the importance of fire safety. No matter the setting, fire risks are always present. Here...
How to Respond to an Emergency
Every year in the UK, more than 30,000 people experience an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. Sadly, fewer than 1 in 10 will survive. Early CPR and early defibrillation are essential to significantly increase a person's chances of survival. With every minute that passes without these crucial first steps, the chances of survival can drop by...
Learn CPR and save lives with Restart a Heart Day 2024
Today (16th October) is Restart a Heart Day 2024, which aims to raise awareness about sudden cardiac arrest and encourage people to learn life-saving CPR. Taking place on and around 16th October every year, Restart a Heart Day is led by an alliance of national and international partners, such as the British Heart Foundation,...
Resuscitation Council tackles inequalities in CPR training and access
The Resuscitation Council UK (RCUK) is campaigning to end inequalities in resuscitation across the UK, including disparities in CPR training and access to life-saving defibrillators. The RCUK recently published a report, Every Second Counts: Tackling inequalities in resuscitation, which examines inequalities in resuscitation which affect an individual’s chances of surviving a cardiac arrest, and...