Investing in Safer Communities Through Emergency First Aid at Work Training

Qualsafe Level 3 Emergency First Aid at Work (RQF) | South Tyneside Pledge | South Tyneside

Supporting local organisations, charities and community groups, including Billy’s Lifeline.

❤️ Strengthening Community Organisations Through Life-Saving Skills

Strong communities rely on strong organisations.

Whether it’s a charity supporting vulnerable people, a community group running local activities or a voluntary organisation providing essential services, having trained first aiders helps create safer environments for everyone.

Through our partnership with the South Tyneside Pledge, First Aid Saves Lives CIC was proud to deliver the Qualsafe Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work (RQF) to representatives from local organisations, including Billy’s Lifeline.

By providing accredited workplace first aid training, we weren’t simply helping individuals gain a qualification—we were helping local organisations increase their capacity, improve safety and continue supporting the communities they serve.

📋 Workshop at a Glance

Supporting Those Who Support Others

Many charities and voluntary organisations work with people every day.

Their staff and volunteers often support children, families, vulnerable adults and members of the public.

Having trained first aiders isn’t simply a legal consideration.

It’s an investment in the wellbeing of everyone who uses those services.

Through the South Tyneside Pledge, organisations were able to access accredited first aid training that equips their teams with the confidence to respond effectively during an emergency.

That confidence extends beyond the workplace and into the wider community.

Developing Practical Workplace First Aid Skills

The Emergency First Aid at Work course is designed to prepare learners for real-life situations.

Throughout the day, participants developed both the knowledge and practical skills needed to deal with a range of common workplace emergencies.

The course included:

✅ Understanding the role of a workplace first aider

✅ Assessing emergency situations safely

✅ Managing an unresponsive casualty

✅ Adult CPR

✅ Safe use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)

✅ Choking

✅ Severe bleeding

✅ Shock

✅ Minor injuries

Using realistic scenarios and practical exercises, learners were able to build confidence while practising techniques they may one day need to use for real.

Learning That Builds Confidence

One of the strengths of accredited first aid training is that every learner has the opportunity to develop practical experience rather than simply learning theory.

Throughout the course, participants practised essential skills using professional training equipment while receiving guidance and feedback from experienced instructors.

Questions were encouraged.

Discussions were welcomed.

Scenarios reflected situations learners could realistically encounter within their own organisations.

This approach helps ensure learners leave not only with a recognised qualification but with genuine confidence in their ability to respond during an emergency.

Supporting the Voluntary Sector

Community organisations do incredible work every day.

Many operate with limited resources while supporting some of the most vulnerable people within our communities.

Providing access to accredited first aid training helps strengthen those organisations by giving staff and volunteers practical skills that benefit everyone they support.

We’re proud to play a small part in helping local organisations continue making a positive difference across South Tyneside.

Working Together Through the South Tyneside Pledge

Partnership working lies at the heart of everything we do.

The South Tyneside Pledge brings together organisations that are committed to supporting local people and creating stronger communities.

By working collaboratively, we’re able to increase access to high-quality first aid training and ensure more community organisations have qualified first aiders ready to respond if an emergency occurs.

Together, we’re helping make South Tyneside a safer place to live, work and volunteer.

Thank You To South Tyneside Pledge

We’d like to thank the South Tyneside Pledge for supporting this initiative and every organisation that took part in the training, including Billy’s Lifeline.

Your commitment to investing in your staff and volunteers demonstrates the value you place on the safety and wellbeing of the people you support every day.

It was a privilege to work alongside such passionate organisations.

Could Your Organisation Benefit from Accredited First Aid Training?

We deliver accredited workplace first aid training for:

• Charities
• Community Interest Companies (CICs)
• Voluntary Organisations
• Social Enterprises
• Small Businesses
• Schools
• Local Authorities
• Community Groups

Courses can be delivered at your premises or at one of our training venues across the North East.

We’re proud of the feedback we receive from organisations throughout the region. You can read our latest Google reviews here:

First Aid Saves Lives CIC

To discuss accredited workplace first aid training for your organisation, contact us through our website or call 0191 716 6601.

❤️ Community Impact

📍 Location: South Tyneside

👥 Audience: Staff and Volunteers from Community Organisations

🤝 Partner Organisation: South Tyneside Pledge

❤️ Workshop Focus: Qualsafe Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work (RQF)

🎯 Workshop Outcome: Staff and volunteers achieved an accredited workplace first aid qualification while developing the confidence to respond effectively during emergencies within their organisations and the wider community.

🌱 Long-Term Impact: Every qualified first aider strengthens not only their organisation but also the communities they serve. By investing in local charities and voluntary organisations, we’re helping create safer environments for staff, volunteers, service users and members of the public.

💙 Our Mission: Supporting charities, community groups and employers with practical, high-quality first aid training that creates lasting social impact across the North East.

⭐ Looking to train your staff or volunteers?

Whether you’re a charity, community organisation, social enterprise or local business, we’d love to help. Contact us through our website or call 0191 716 6601 to discuss the most suitable accredited training for your team.

About First Aid Saves Lives CIC

First Aid Saves Lives CIC is a Community Interest Company dedicated to improving access to life-saving education throughout the North East.

Working alongside charities, schools, employers, community groups and voluntary organisations, we deliver practical, engaging and inclusive first aid training that builds confidence and strengthens communities.

Alongside our community workshops, we provide accredited workplace first aid qualifications that help organisations create safer environments for their staff, volunteers and the people they support.

We’re proud of the impact our training has across the region. If you’ve attended one of our courses, we’d love to hear about your experience. You can read our latest Google reviews or leave your own here:

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If your organisation is looking for accredited workplace first aid training, contact us through our website or call 0191 716 6601. We’d be delighted to help you find the right course.

Because every trained first aider makes an organisation stronger—and every stronger organisation helps build a safer community.