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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It was useful and we learned something…
It was useful and we learned something new
16 March 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from Cookson First Aid
Thank you so much for leaving us a review, we hope to work with you again soon.
They are helping in Educating and…
They are helping in Educating and increasing awareness on first Aid
16 March 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from Cookson First Aid
Hi Umeru,
Thank you so much for leaving us a review.
Really good to know basic information
I didn’t have any experience before after today course I got experience I really appreciate that!!
16 March 2026
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Reply from Cookson First Aid
Hi Afia,
It's great to hear you gained more experience - thanks for the review.
I have experienced a lot of new things…
I have experienced a lot of new things about first aid.
16 March 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from Cookson First Aid
Hi Saqiba, It's great to hear you learnt new things about first aid. Hope to see you again soon.
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Thanks for leaving us 5*.
It was brilliant session and informative
It was brilliant session and informative
16 March 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from Cookson First Aid
Thanks so much for the review. We hope to work with you again shortly.
Reply from Cookson First Aid
Hi Neil,
Thanks for leaving us a 5* review. It's great to read you found the trainer friendly and relatable.
Reply from Cookson First Aid
Hi Phil,
Thanks so much for leaving us a 5* review. We hope to work with you again soon.
Informative mental health first aid training
Matt was incredibly well-informed. He provided valuable insights and grounded his answers in his extensive firsthand experience within the healthcare sector.
10 March 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from Cookson First Aid
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review. we hope to work with you again soon.
We had Jess today at holt park library
We had Jess today at holt park library she was so helpful and did so good bless her
10 March 2026
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Reply from Cookson First Aid
Hi Victoria,
Thanks for attending our free session today. We hope you found it useful.
Matthew paced the learning outcomes…
Matthew paced the learning outcomes extremely well and catered for all that attended. I have attended many training sessions with various training providers but I have found this course and Matthew to stand out above the rest. Outstanding quality and very informative for the information we needed to know.
5 March 2026
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Reply from Cookson First Aid
Hi Sarah,
Thanks so much for the review, its great to hear you found not only the course but also our trainer Matt stood out above the rest.
Excellent trainer and interesting course
Excellent trainer and interesting course
5 March 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from Cookson First Aid
Thanks for taking the time to leave a review. We really do appreciate it.
Really informative course
Really informative course, great teacher learnt a lot and was fun
5 March 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from Cookson First Aid
Thanks for attending , we are so grateful for this 5* review.
What a brilliant session
What a brilliant session! Jess is an absolute gem and delivered a session that was enjoyable yet informative . I got to learn the basics of CPR for free, thanks to Jess and her team. A big shoutout to Birstall Community Center for allowing us the use of their center. Thank you
5 March 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from Cookson First Aid
Thank you so much for attending our free session at Birstall, We are so pleased you found it enjoyable yet informative. We hope to see you again soon.
The location was friendly and welcoming…
The location was friendly and welcoming and Matthew was very thorough and detailed with the training.
Learnt new things surrounding first aid.
2 March 2026
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Reply from Cookson First Aid
Hi Ruth,
Thanks for leaving us feedback, its great to hear you learnt new things surrounding first aid.
Absolutely amazing learnt so much and…
Absolutely amazing learnt so much and my daughter engaged so well.
Thank you
5 March 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from Cookson First Aid
Thank you for firstly attending our free session but also taking the time to leave it a review. Its great to hear that your daughter engaged with the session so well. We hope to see you at another session soon.
Jess was really good
Jess was really good, she clearly explained everything in simple terms and made the session amusing.
5 March 2026
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Reply from Cookson First Aid
Hi Mary,
Thanks for leaving us a review. Its great to hear Jess was easy to understand but also made the course amusing. We hope to see you again soon.
Great course
A very informative, engaging and fun couple of days with Matt Donnelly. Thank you.
3 March 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from Cookson First Aid
Hi Rachael,
Thanks for leaving us a review. We hope to work with you again soon.
Excellent First Aid Training
I have just completed the 2 day first aid training.
I would like to say that I have found it from start to finish extremely informative. I felt at ease to ask questions throughout all of the training. The training was provided by an extremely knowledgeable trainer who was able to answer all of our questions.
I can honestly say that I feel after the training more confident to do first aid. It was informative, relaxed and reassuring which is for me when the information stays in. Throughout the 2 days you are hands on and interactive with theory.
Thank you Matthew our trainer who kept us all motivated and engaged throughout the two days.
3 March 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from Cookson First Aid
Hi Kayleigh,
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a detailed review.
We are so pleased to read you now feel more confident in performing first aid if needed.
We hope to work with you again soon
Reply from Cookson First Aid
Hi Laura,
Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review.
We hope to see you at another course soon.
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