Testimonials

11/03/2026 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by First Aid Cumbria.

Pete made the first aid training highly relevant to modern life and being outdoors. He delivered the content through storytelling, multimedia and interaction, which made the learning engaging, practical and easy to absorb.
I especially appreciated Pete speaking about the importance of self care and awareness of our mental and emotional wellbeing after delivering first aid, particularly when trauma may have been involved. Hearing him share his own experience and speak openly about this, as a man, felt powerful and important. For me, that was one of the most valuable parts of the two days.
Delyth Johnson

Testimonial from Delyth Johnson
http://www.becomingyourtruenature.com

11/03/2026 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by First Aid Cumbria.

Thanks again Pete for your kind and pragmatic approach. It's an uncomplicated course, just as it should be.

Testimonial from Charlie Shufflebottom, Outdoor Education Tutor

04/03/2026 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by Lakes First Aid

Phil Davies. Productive Landscape Manager
"I don't think I've ever come across a more effective trainer than Ross. If you want a pragmatic and engaging approach to learning critical 1st Aid skills in the Outdoors, then you will be hard pushed to find anyone as good as Ross - enthusiastic, humorous, serious, helpful, and enormously confidence building.

Testimonial from Philip Davies

04/03/2026 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by Lakes First Aid

Ross was an excellent teacher! Enthusiastic, knowledgeable and confidence enhancing. Thoroughly enjoyed the 2 days!

Testimonial from Matthew Freeman

01/03/2026 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by Lakes First Aid

Just a big thanks to Ross. Feel he is part of the Skedaddle Family and gets our needs and requirements

Testimonial from Andrew Straw, Director, Saddle Skedaddle Cycling Holidays
http://www.skedaddle.com

27/02/2026 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by First Aid Cumbria.

Another great course delivered by Pete, updated and refreshed to todays requirements, definitely worth doing if you have never had first aid training, or need a refresher as things have changed.

Testimonial from Daniel Stringer, Director, We Ride Bikes Ltd
http://www.ridebikes.co.uk

27/02/2026 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by First Aid Cumbria.

Excellent course as always. Pete's approach to training is brilliant. Its a hands on course that is clear, understandable and makes you feel confident and reassured. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend!

Testimonial from Michaela Irving, Director, See Events Ltd
http://www.see-events.co.uk

27/02/2026 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by First Aid Cumbria.

As always the course was delivered with enthusiasm and a real depth of knowledge. Different to the last course and so maintained interest. Pete has a passion for the subject.

Testimonial from Duncan Morrison

27/02/2026 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by Lakes First Aid

Ross was brilliantly knowledgeable, as well as being extremely entertaining and enthusiastic. He had great answers to all questions. I learnt a lot and feel much more confident.

Testimonial from Helen Brownlie, Saddle Skeddadle

27/02/2026 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by First Aid Cumbria.

It was really good that Peter, our trainer adapted the course to suit the trainees who had all experienced many previous courses. The results of recent research by Professor Mike Tipton was especially illuminating.

Testimonial from Ian Oldham

23/02/2026 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by Lakes First Aid

Another well delivered 2 day First Aid Course. Luke has a style and approach which helps, enormously, with learning and when added to his depth of (live) professional knowledge in the outdoors, lends itself to both an interesting, informative and enjoyable course - thank you.

Testimonial from Ewan Hall

18/02/2026 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by Lakes First Aid

Thank you for another excellent course. Luke is a superb trainer and keeps things super practical and relevant to the realities of dealing with first aid in the outdoor setting. The approach is kept simple and relevant with plenty of opportunity to repeat practice which helped me to consolidate and actually be confident to use the skills that are directly relevant. Would definitely recommend and book with them again. Thank you!

Testimonial from Bernard Gilmartin

13/02/2026 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by Jane McCabe Training

Jane is the best first aid trainer I’ve had. She made it real as well as memorable so I felt things were more embedded

Testimonial from Katherine Jameson, club helper/Welfare role, HXCC

09/02/2026 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by Jane McCabe Training

Great course. Very well facilitated. Good balance of activities and taught sections that maintained interest & appealed to all learning styles.

Testimonial from Jane Wheildon, Instructor, Halifax Canoe Club

29/01/2026 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by First Aid Cumbria.

This training was far and away the best I have ever been on for first aid and I have been on many as a school pupil/swimming teacher/ lifeguard/ teacher. It was very engaging, real, affecting and did a brilliant job of combining lots of detail and information explaining bodily functions, scenarios and the "whys" of what we are doing etc while also paring things down to simple basics meaning I feel far more clear in my role as a first aider. The training covered so much; it related to my professional life of course but also very much to my personal life and brought into sharp focus everyone's potential fragility and the need for everyone to have these skills. A very powerful course that I would get both my very active sons to do if they lived locally! Thank you. I have lots to take back to school and to my family and friends.

Testimonial from Nicki Bradbury, Head teacher, Nether Kellet Community Primary

29/01/2026 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by Lakes First Aid

It has given me a lot more confidence with first aid and some really good tips for improving some of the procedures of my guided walks. Huge thanks go to Ross. I definitely think you need your own You Tube channel!

Testimonial from Annabel Rushton, People and Partnerships Manager, The RSPB at Wild Haweswater
http://www.wildhaweswater.co.uk/

28/01/2026 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by Lakes First Aid

Fantastic course delivered by the excellent instructor Luke.
2 day outdoor first aid course for use on our ski trip to Austria and daily use in school throughout the year.

Testimonial from Adrian Schultz, Head of Year, Nelson Thomlinson School

28/01/2026 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by Lakes First Aid

I had the most amazing time learning outdoor first aid with Luke of Lakes First Aid, and now know I can go fully prepared to help out for any incident should it arise on the fell or in an urban environment.

Testimonial from Ruth Anna Caulcott-Cooper

28/01/2026 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by Lakes First Aid

This was my second 16-hour Outdoor FA course with Lakes First Aid. Although I have to travel quite a distance to attend training with them it is entirely worth the extra time and expense to receive top class training and I would not even think of going elsewhere now. The course is very practical, focuses on the real priorities for a First Aider and includes lots of hands-on practice scenarios which builds confidence in using the step approach to casualty injury/illness diagnosis. I will be returning to Lakes First Aid when I need to do refresher training again in 3-years time.

Testimonial from Shirley Gilmour, Walk Galloway with Shirley G
https://walkgalloway.com/

28/01/2026 — 'Outdoor First Aid 2 day' course by Lakes First Aid

The course was great - Ross was really enthusiastic and knowledgable. The equipment you have made all the difference - being able to actually try things out, and break up the day was perfect - I really enjoyed it.

Testimonial from Rachel Button