About First Response
Excellence in Resuscitation and Manual Handling Training
Welcome to First Response—your trusted partner in resuscitation and specialist manual handling training.
With over 22 years of experience we have developed a passion for working with organisations and individuals to help them develop their knowledge and skills to move and handle their clients safely enabling participants to develop the confidence and competence to problem solve in those ‘tricky’ manual handling scenarios. Our Manual handling trainers updates further allow individuals to develop their skills in supporting others to problem solve.
Our CPD accredited GP and Dental surgeries resuscitation training courses are delivered by clinical specialists with a real life understanding of the skills required to act quickly and efficiently in the event of an emergency.
What Sets Us Apart
- Unmatched Experience: With over 22 years in the industry, we have trained thousands of individuals from all walks of life—including healthcare professionals, educators, carers, factory staff, and office teams.
- Expert Instructors: All our trainers are highly qualified, with extensive backgrounds in healthcare, emergency services and education. Their practical insight and approachable teaching style ensure that every single class is engaging, relevant, and effective.
- Customisable Courses: We understand that every organisation is unique. Our training programmes can be tailored to suit your needs.
- Accredited Training: Our resuscitation courses are CPD accredited and comply with national standards, giving you the assurance that your staff are receiving recognised, high-quality instruction.
- Flexible Delivery: We offer on-site training making it easy to fit essential training into your schedule. Our trainers are available across the region, ready to deliver courses at your premises.
Our Training Services
Resuscitation Training
We specialise in teaching effective resuscitation techniques, including CPR, automated external defibrillator (AED) use. Our courses cater to all skill levels, from complete beginners to experienced healthcare providers. Hands-on practice and scenario-based learning ensure that participants leave feeling confident and capable.
Manual Handling Training
Our comprehensive training courses range from manual handling trainers updates to advanced moving and handling for therapy teams covering risk assessment and practical skills development to enable participants to feel confident and competent to meet the individual needs of those they supporting
Who we work with
Our client base is as varied as our training portfolio. We proudly support:
- GP and Dental practices
- Schools, colleges, and universities
- Care homes and community services
- Therapy teams
- Individual clients and their families
- Acute and community hospitals
- Charities and voluntary organisations
Get In Touch
We’re ready to listen.
Contact us now to see how we can help you move forward.