With over 20 years of frontline experience as a retired police officer, I understand just how critical first aid knowledge can be. I’ve seen firsthand how quick, confident action can save lives—and now I’m here to share that life-saving knowledge with you.
At MBwellbeing, I offer a wide range of accredited and practical first aid training courses designed to equip you with the skills you need in real-world situations. Whether you're looking for workplace compliance or want to feel more confident in everyday life, there's a course for you.
Courses offered
Courses can be tailored to suit your needs—whether you’re a school, outdoor organisation, small business, or individual.
Basic Life Support (BLS)
2 to 4 hours
Provides essential training in life saving techniques used in medical emergencies, particularly when someone is unresponsive or not breathing properly.
Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW)
1 day
Basic first aid training designed to equip participants with essential life saving skills to handle work place emergencies. Meets HSE requirements in UK. Valid for 3 years.
First Aid at Work (FAW)
3 Days or 2 days refresher training
Comprehensive training to prepare individuals to handle a wide range of workplace first aid emergencies. Meets HSE requirements in UK. Valid for 3 years.
Paediatric First Aid
2 days
Provides essential first aid skills for those caring for babies and children, ensuring they can respond effectively to emergencies. Meets Ofsted and Early Years Foundation Stage requirements in UK. Valid for 3 years.
Forestry First Aid
2 - 3 hours
Additional first aid training designed for those working in forestry, agriculture and remote outdoor environments where there is a higher risk of severe injuries. Meets HSE requirements in UK. Valid for 3 years.
Can be added on to EFAW or FAW.
Forest School First Aid
2 days
Specialist first aid training designed for those working with children and adults in outdoor, woodland and forest school environments, often in remote settings. Meets the requirements for forest school leaders, outdoor educators. Valid for 3 years.
Activity First Aid
2 days
Designed to provide essential first aid skills for those involved in sports, leisure, and outdoor activities, where there is a higher risk of injury. Valid for 3 years.
Mini Medics (children’s first aid)
1 to 3 hours
A fun and interactive first aid course designed specifically for children, helping them learn basic first aid skills in an age-appropriate way.
Why train with me
Whether you’re a complete beginner or refreshing your skills, you’ll receive high-quality, engaging training that leaves you feeling capable and confident.
20 years’ service in the police force
Real-life experience in emergency situations
Friendly, approachable, and supportive training style
Relaxed environment to help you learn with confidence
Passionate about first aid and empowering others
Fully qualified and insured to provide you with the best service
Get in touch to book a course with me
“Interesting useful facts, good opportunities to apply the information, and practice range of learning methods, very encouraging first First Aid course. I feel confident having completed.”
“She was very engaging. Will always recommend to others as training is explained detailed and brilliant.”
“Very engaging from a knowledgeable teacher. Thank you very much.”
“Melanie was very helpful and lovely”
“Amazing, super knowledgeable!”
“Loved Mel, she was really understanding and supportive! Very knowledgeable!”
“Very interesting course and Mel was very good at making sure I was following it as I’m deaf and needed lipreading”
“Really informative, very friendly and professional. I found Mel very professional and confident delivering this course.”
“Mel was fantastic instructor. Very friendly and approachable. Made us feel at ease. Was open to questions and related a lot to children who we work with specifically.
Told us a lot of information, breaking down why we do things (medical reasons, what happens inside the body) which was mentioned by others how helpful it is knowing the facts and why we follow the different first aid procedures. I enjoyed the writing in
groups activities, really enjoyed the first aid course and the practicals were so
beneficial. Thanks again.”
“Soooo helpful!”
“Mel was absolutely lovely, she was brilliant, patient and informative. I really appreciated her patience when I had further questions. Very engaging and interactive."
“Absolutely brilliant, very supportive, enthusiastic and knowledgeable. I will definitely recommend them and this course to others. This was much better than expected and the day flew by. I feel confident and ready to use my first skills if the need arises.”
“Mel was so lovely and very engaging session! I feel refreshed on everything and now.”
