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Look out for any dangers and only act when you're confident it's safe.</p><p style="font-size: 18px;"><br /></p> </section> <section class="component rich-text"> <p style="margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; margin-left: 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p> </section> </div> </div> </div> </section> <div class="component section-links light"> <div class="wrapper"> <div class="row section-links-title"> <div class="base8 ml12 mp12" data-push-left="off-2 ml-0 mp-0"> <h2>Learn first aid skills online</h2> <p>Be confident to help someone in an emergency. Each skill provides clear instructions to help you learn first aid.</p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="base10 ml12 mp12" data-push-left="off-1 ml-0 mp-0"> <div class="row section-links-row"> <div class="base6 ml12 mp12"> <p class="section-links-link"> <a href="/first-aid/learn-first-aid/allergic-reaction" class="cta secondary"><span class="icon-menu-arrow" data-grunticon-embed></span><span>Allergic reaction (severe) - anaphylaxis</span></a> </p> <p class="section-links-link"> <a href="/first-aid/learn-first-aid/asthma-attack" class="cta secondary"><span class="icon-menu-arrow" data-grunticon-embed></span><span>Asthma attack</span></a> </p> <p class="section-links-link"> <a href="/first-aid/learn-first-aid/bleeding-heavily" class="cta secondary"><span class="icon-menu-arrow" data-grunticon-embed></span><span>Bleeding (severe)</span></a> </p> <p class="section-links-link"> <a href="/first-aid/learn-first-aid/broken-bone" class="cta secondary"><span class="icon-menu-arrow" 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data-grunticon-embed></span><span>Unresponsive and not breathing with Covid-19 or other respiratory infection</span></a> </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="component related-links light"> <div class="wrapper"> <div class="row related-links-title"> <div class="base8 ml12 mp12" data-push-left="off-2 ml-0 mp-0"> <h2>Other ways to learn first aid</h2> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="base10 ml12 mp12" data-push-left="off-1 ml-0 mp-0"> <div class="row"> <div class="base12 related-links--wide "> <div class="related-links-item js-listing-result"> <picture>  <source srcset="/-/media/feature/projectred/16x9/first-aid/first-aid-training-landing-page.jpg?h=506&w=900&hash=A992F653B4E06D025D01596972248C76" media="(min-width:768px)">  <img srcset="/-/media/feature/projectred/16x9/first-aid/first-aid-training-landing-page.jpg?h=399&w=710&hash=06F819B1488CCF5C3293D83291CA5029" alt="First Aid Training session"> </picture> <div class="related-links-positioning"> <div class="related-links-text"> <h2>First aid videos</h2> <p>Challenge yourself by taking five minutes or more out of your day to learn five skills from our videos. Follow along to learn essential skills to help someone in an emergency.</p> <div class="js-listing-link"> <a href="/first-aid/learn-first-aid/videos" class="cta secondary"><span class="icon-menu-arrow" data-grunticon-embed></span><span>Watch first aid videos</span></a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="base6 ml12 mp12"> <div class="related-links-item js-listing-result"> <picture>  <source srcset="/-/media/feature/projectred/16x9/first-aid/chest-compressions-first-aid-demonstration.jpg?h=506&w=900&hash=C19E3EC68A42C58422FA5E6CDEBF14FD" media="(min-width:768px)">  <img srcset="/-/media/feature/projectred/16x9/first-aid/chest-compressions-first-aid-demonstration.jpg?h=399&w=710&hash=2BC98E56DA6F158DB36573705F41AB2B" alt="Recreating chest compression on a test dummy"> </picture> <div class="related-links-text"> <h2>Free first aid workshop for youth (ages 10-19)</h2> <p>A workshop where students will learn essential first aid skills. We will help them to build the confidence and willingness to help someone in an emergency, using everyday objects.</p> <div class="js-listing-link"> <a href="https://www.redcross.org.uk/get-involved/teaching-resources/community-education-workshops/youth#firstaid" class="cta secondary"><span class="icon-menu-arrow" data-grunticon-embed></span><span>Book a youth first aid workshop</span></a> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="base6 ml12 mp12"> <div class="related-links-item js-listing-result"> <picture>  <source srcset="/-/media/feature/projectred/16x9/first-aid/first-aid-campaign-dont-stop-at-999.jpg?h=506&w=900&hash=64E973788834CFD7EAA0C5C52F0ADC0F" media="(min-width:768px)">  <img srcset="/-/media/feature/projectred/16x9/first-aid/first-aid-campaign-dont-stop-at-999.jpg?h=399&w=710&hash=1D31EABFC4980B0882E140CC655FD7BD" alt="Someone holding someone's wrists"> </picture> <div class="related-links-text"> <h2>Free first aid workshop for adults (ages 19+)</h2> <p>These free workshops do not give you a first aid qualification, but equip you with basic skills to help in a first aid emergency. Online and face-to-face sessions are available for adults and youth people (ages 10+). </p> <div class="js-listing-link"> <a href="/get-involved/teaching-resources/community-education-workshops/first-aid-workshop-for-adults" class="cta secondary"><span class="icon-menu-arrow" data-grunticon-embed></span><span>Book an adult first aid workshop</span></a> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="base6 ml12 mp12"> <div class="related-links-item js-listing-result"> <picture>  <source srcset="/-/media/feature/projectred/16x9/first-aid-training-book-a-course.jpg?h=506&w=900&hash=FAC66A4E0E993DF59C1F3AE412C76243" media="(min-width:768px)">  <img srcset="/-/media/feature/projectred/16x9/first-aid-training-book-a-course.jpg?h=399&w=710&hash=0D912AFC1C484F4469502414A0E29246" alt="First aid demonstration"> </picture> <div class="related-links-text"> <h2>Try a first aid course</h2> <p>Whether you need to learn first aid for work or want to know how to help friends or family. Courses include mental health and specific training for babies and children.</p> <div class="js-listing-link"> <a href="/first-aid/book-a-first-aid-course" class="cta secondary"><span class="icon-menu-arrow" data-grunticon-embed></span><span>Book a first aid course</span></a> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="base6 ml12 mp12"> <div class="related-links-item js-listing-result"> <picture>  <source srcset="/-/media/feature/projectred/16x9/fa-app-1.jpg?h=506&w=900&sc_lang=en&hash=DBD16ECDF267A3944DAF3A649304FAA3" media="(min-width:768px)">  <img srcset="/-/media/feature/projectred/16x9/fa-app-1.jpg?h=399&w=710&sc_lang=en&hash=A477458E66B61FFAA6FA6BE08D0475AD" alt="Close-up shot of a man's hands holding an iPhone with the British Red Cross First Aid App open on the screen"> </picture> <div class="related-links-text"> <h2>Access first aid advice easily</h2> <p>Download our free first aid app to learn and practise first aid. With our digital helper, you can have first aid skills with you wherever you go.</p> <div class="js-listing-link"> <a href="/first-aid/first-aid-apps" class="cta secondary"><span class="icon-menu-arrow" data-grunticon-embed></span><span>Download first aid app</span></a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="component related-links light"> <div class="wrapper"> <div class="row related-links-title"> <div class="base8 ml12 mp12" data-push-left="off-2 ml-0 mp-0"> <h2>First aid for babies and children: free online learning</h2> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="base10 ml12 mp12" data-push-left="off-1 ml-0 mp-0"> <div class="row"> <div class="base12 related-links--wide "> <div class="related-links-item js-listing-result"> <picture>  <source srcset="/-/media/feature/projectred/16x9/first-aid-object-in-ear-mother-and-child/first-aid-mother-and-child-object-in-ear/first-aid-mother-and-child-on-playground.jpg?h=506&w=900&sc_lang=en&hash=962EF3B2FA065F9D4484094FC6EE1F6C" media="(min-width:768px)">  <img srcset="/-/media/feature/projectred/16x9/first-aid-object-in-ear-mother-and-child/first-aid-mother-and-child-object-in-ear/first-aid-mother-and-child-on-playground.jpg?h=399&w=710&sc_lang=en&hash=31C7590B1C123E3B4DEE6B05C4649875" alt="First Aid mother and child on playground"> </picture> <div class="related-links-positioning"> <div class="related-links-text"> <h2>Learn first aid skills to help a baby or child</h2> <p>Easy-to-follow first aid skills for anyone who wants to know how to help a baby or child in an emergency. You can complete these free online learning resources at any time and at your own pace.</p> <div class="js-listing-link"> <a href="/first-aid/learn-first-aid-for-babies-and-children" class="cta secondary"><span class="icon-menu-arrow" data-grunticon-embed></span><span>Learn the skills</span></a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="component related-links light"> <div class="wrapper"> <div class="row related-links-title"> <div class="base8 ml12 mp12" data-push-left="off-2 ml-0 mp-0"> <h2>Teach first aid: resources for teachers</h2> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="base10 ml12 mp12" data-push-left="off-1 ml-0 mp-0"> <div class="row"> <div class="base6 ml12 mp12"> <div class="related-links-item js-listing-result"> <picture>  <source srcset="/-/media/feature/projectred/16x9/first-aid-champions-web-image/first-aid-champions-promo-box-resized.jpg?h=506&w=900&sc_lang=en&hash=1704164B1B2523122AF9707377724E80" media="(min-width:768px)">  <img srcset="/-/media/feature/projectred/16x9/first-aid-champions-web-image/first-aid-champions-promo-box-resized.jpg?h=399&w=710&sc_lang=en&hash=EE51FBD69525432D636A17EFFE161ECE" alt="first-aid-champions-promo-box-resized"> </picture> <div class="related-links-text"> <h2>First aid champions</h2> <p>Help children to learn first aid through interactive activities, film scenarios, information sheets and quizzes.</p> <div class="js-listing-link"> <a href="https://firstaidchampions.redcross.org.uk/" class="cta secondary"><span class="icon-menu-arrow" data-grunticon-embed></span><span>Find out more</span></a> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="base6 ml12 mp12"> <div class="related-links-item js-listing-result"> <picture>  <source srcset="/-/media/feature/projectred/16x9/other/stories-first-aid-education-houses-of-parliament.jpg?h=506&w=900&sc_lang=en&hash=D345F8BCB5C93B14429A4BD932AE48E0" media="(min-width:768px)">  <img srcset="/-/media/feature/projectred/16x9/other/stories-first-aid-education-houses-of-parliament.jpg?h=399&w=710&sc_lang=en&hash=89F2AB45B25B959C9F266159420964EF" alt="Children from Ark Oval Primary Academy School in South London practise first aid on dummies on the lawn in front of the UK Houses of Parliament."> </picture> <div class="related-links-text"> <h2>First aid curriculum for teachers</h2> <p>Learn the basic guidelines for teaching first aid in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Our first aid workshops, resources, and First aid Champions website help you to meet your curriculum requirements. </p> <div class="js-listing-link"> <a href="/get-involved/teaching-resources/first-aid-curriculum-for-teachers" class="cta secondary"><span class="icon-menu-arrow" data-grunticon-embed></span><span>First aid curriculums</span></a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="component related-links light"> <div class="wrapper"> <div class="row related-links-title"> <div class="base8 ml12 mp12" data-push-left="off-2 ml-0 mp-0"> <h2>More free educational support</h2> <p>Visit the Red Cross free education page to discover more ways we can support your learning </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="base10 ml12 mp12" data-push-left="off-1 ml-0 mp-0"> <div class="row"> <div class="base12 related-links--wide related-links--left"> <div class="related-links-item js-listing-result"> <picture>  <source srcset="/-/media/feature/projectred/16x9/get-involved/teaching-resources-build-resilience.jpg?h=506&w=900&hash=D37DB70160620353446C53798AA5E0C7" media="(min-width:768px)">  <img srcset="/-/media/feature/projectred/16x9/get-involved/teaching-resources-build-resilience.jpg?h=399&w=710&hash=82EED64E7F45D4B2C74704E6D6E6C17F" alt="Adolescents engaging during a workshop"> </picture> <div class="related-links-positioning"> <div class="related-links-text"> <h2>Red Cross free education materials and workshops</h2> <p>Education resources and workshops to build skills, confidence and empathy across a range of topics from first aid and wellbeing to humanitarianism and educator development</p> <div class="js-listing-link"> <a href="https://www.redcross.org.uk/get-help/education" class="cta secondary"><span class="icon-menu-arrow" data-grunticon-embed></span><span>Free education resources</span></a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="component section-links section-links--primary light"> <div class="wrapper"> <div class="row section-links-title"> <div class="base8 ml12 mp12" data-push-left="off-2 ml-0 mp-0"> <h2>Help communities cope in a crisis</h2> <p>Our free online resources and workshops teach lifesaving first aid and wellbeing skills to millions of people. Help us fund this important work by donating whatever you can.</p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="base10 ml12 mp12" data-push-left="off-1 ml-0 mp-0"> <div class="row section-links-row"> <div class="section-links-primary-link"> <a href="https://donate.redcross.org.uk/appeal/community-education" class="cta"><span class="icon-menu-arrow" data-grunticon-embed></span><span>Support Community Education</span></a> </div> <div class="section-links-primary-link">  </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div>  <div class="component related-links light"> <div class="wrapper"> <div class="row related-links-title"> <div class="base8 ml12 mp12" data-push-left="off-2 ml-0 mp-0"> <h2>Related articles</h2> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="base10 ml12 mp12" data-push-left="off-1 ml-0 mp-0"> <div class="row"> <div class="base6 ml12 mp12"> <div class="related-links-item js-listing-result"> <div class="related-links-text"> <h2>True stories</h2> <p>Have you helped someone with first aid? Share your own story with us and read our real-life first aid stories.</p> <div class="js-listing-link"> <a href="/first-aid/first-aid-true-stories" class="cta secondary"><span class="icon-menu-arrow" data-grunticon-embed></span><span>Read the stories</span></a> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="base6 ml12 mp12"> <div class="related-links-item js-listing-result"> <div class="related-links-text"> <h2>Learn and share your first aid skills</h2> <p>If you can learn one simple first aid skill and share it with others, you can help us save more lives.</p> <div class="js-listing-link"> <a href="" class="cta secondary"><span class="icon-menu-arrow" data-grunticon-embed></span><span>Find out more</span></a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="component related-links light"> <div class="wrapper"> <div class="row related-links-title"> <div class="base8 ml12 mp12" data-push-left="off-2 ml-0 mp-0"> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="base10 ml12 mp12" data-push-left="off-1 ml-0 mp-0"> <div class="row"> <div class="base6 ml12 mp12"> <div class="related-links-item js-listing-result"> <div class="related-links-text"> <h3>Don’t stop at 999</h3> <p>Up to 59% of deaths from injury may have been prevented if first aid was given before the emergency services arrived.</p> <div class="js-listing-link"> <a href="/first-aid/dont-stop-at-999" class="cta secondary"><span class="icon-menu-arrow" data-grunticon-embed></span><span>Find out more</span></a> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="base6 ml12 mp12"> <div class="related-links-item js-listing-result"> <div class="related-links-text"> <h3>Only one in 20</h3> <p>Just one in 20 people would know what to do in a first aid emergency, British Red Cross research has found.</p> <div class="js-listing-link"> <a href="/first-aid/only-one-in-20-unpublished" class="cta secondary"><span class="icon-menu-arrow" data-grunticon-embed></span><span>Find out more</span></a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="component feedback"> <div class="wrapper"> <div class="row"> <div class="base10 ml12 mp12" data-push-left="off-1 ml-0 mp-0"> <div class="feedback-grid"> <div class="feedback-links"> <div class="feedback-row"> <p><span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #172b4d;">Do you have a question about this page or want to give us feedback? 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