Cookson First Aid Reviews 298

TrustScore 5 out of 5

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Evaluating 162 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the staff for their excellent teaching methods, describing them as knowledgeable, engaging, and approachable. People found the user experience to be highly informative and practical, with many appreciating the hands-on practice and clear instructions provided. Reviewers frequently highlight the quality of the service, noting that the training sessions were well-structured, easy to understand, and left them feeling more confident. Many also expressed gratitude for the free training courses offered, emphasizing their value and positive impact.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

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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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

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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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

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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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

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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Company details

  1. Emergency Training

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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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5.0

Excellent

TrustScore 5 out of 5

298 reviews

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great training session provided

Great training session provided. It was clear and informative. He asked questions to get everyone involved throughout the session and provided clear steps for understanding, as well as answering any questions we had along the way. We was provided an Information sheet to take home which is very useful to keep.

May 9, 2025
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Reply from Cookson First Aid

Hi Stephanie,

Thanks so much for leaving us this review.
Please dont hesitate to contact us should you require any further training.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

By far the best first aid training I've…

By far the best first aid training I've been on. Would highly recommend.

May 9, 2025
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Reply from Cookson First Aid

Hi Tom,

Thanks so much for leaving us a review. We really appreciate it.

Thanks again

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing training delivered by Richie

Amazing training delivered by Richie. Best and most memorable first aid course I’ve ever been on. More information on this 1 hour and half awareness course with Cookson first aid than a 2 day paediatric first aid course with other companies. Highly recommended.

May 9, 2025
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Reply from Cookson First Aid

HI Rachel,

Thanks so much for taking the time to leave such positive feedback.
If you require any accredited first aid then please don't hesitate to reach out.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great

A great experience and well taught.

May 8, 2025
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Reply from Cookson First Aid

Thank you so much for joining us on our free session and for leaving us a review.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

First Aid

Excellent delivery of basic first aid course today by Richie. Thank you!

May 8, 2025
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Reply from Cookson First Aid

Hi Conor,

Thanks so much for leaving us a review. Its great to hear you enjoyed the course.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

It really interesting Richie made it…

It really interesting Richie made it very engaging

May 8, 2025
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Reply from Cookson First Aid

Hi Faye,

Thanks so much for leaving us feedback. Its great to hear you found the course so engaging. Hope to work with you again soon.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

First aid at FWS

It was an excellent delivery. All the participant found it very informative. They achieved basic firast aid training. It was an interactive session and the trainerwas excellent. Very friendly service.

May 6, 2025
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Reply from Cookson First Aid

Hi Shabana,

Thank you for leaving this review. Its great to hear you found the session very informative.

Thank again

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

First aid training

First time attend First aid training, Richie is very good to explain everything in very easy way that anyone can understand very well.I tried CPR for kids and adult and it going very well.
Thanks so much Beaver road primary school Manchester and special thanks for Cookson first aid and respected Richie .

May 2, 2025
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Reply from Cookson First Aid

Hi Shamalia,

Thanks so much for leaving us a great review.

Please don't hesitate to reach out should you require any further training.

Best wishes

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Cookson First Aid

Richie was amazing with our groups and made the sessions interactive and engaging. His knowledge was evident and delivered in a way accessible to the 16-19 cohort in the room. Would highly recommend!

May 1, 2025
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Reply from Cookson First Aid

Hi Emma,

Thank you so much for leaving this great review about Richie and his session he delivered.

Please don't hesitate to reach out should you require any further training

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Invaluable course

The child and baby first aid course was invaluable. Hopefully something I will never have to use but will make all the difference if I do.
Thank you to Richie for a very well ran informative session, and the Oliver Cookson Foundation for making it possible.

April 24, 2025
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Reply from Cookson First Aid

Thanks so much for taking the time to leave us such a lovely review. We also really hope that you will never need to use the skills taught however it's great to read that should the need arise you are now confident to help.

Thanks again!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

First aid with Richie

Today i learned about first aid from Richie.He explained everything in detail and clearly. I learned about how to perform CPR and how to rescue someone who is choking. I did practice what I learn on the manikins as well . Overall today's experience was amazing I am more confident about helping others now.a big thank to Richie

April 24, 2025
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Reply from Cookson First Aid

Hi Hadia,

It's really lovely to read about how much you learnt on our free course. I'm thrilled to hear that you are more more confident in helping others should the need arise.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic training today

Fantastic training today! Richie Watts our trainer was great. He was thorough, professional and made the session interesting and very memorable.
Thanks Richie and thanks Cookson First Aid.

April 8, 2025
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Reply from Cookson First Aid

Thank you so much for leaving us a lovely review.
Its great to hear the session was so interesting and memorable.

Hope to see you again soon.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good

Clear instructions, well presented. Lots of information. Great to learn life saving skills.

April 8, 2025
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Reply from Cookson First Aid

HI Roo,

Thanks so much for leaving us a review. It's great to hear your feedback of the course and love that it was clear and well presented.

Hope to see you at another course soon.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I’ve done three trainings with Cookson…

I’ve done three trainings with Cookson First Aid, two Level 3 First Aid at Work, and one Baby & Child Lifesaver course. The quality of the training is excellent, the trainers are friendly and make the sessions fun. Their mission to offer free first aid training to the community is truly inspiring. I’ve trained with other providers, but Cookson really stands out. Highly recommended!

April 4, 2025
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Reply from Cookson First Aid

Hi Alexandros,

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a fabulous review.

Please feel free to reach out should you require any further training.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

First Aid course within a primary…

First Aid course within a primary setting. Excellent 2 days of training for the level three. Thank you to Richie who was a brilliant trainer.

April 3, 2025
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Reply from Cookson First Aid

Hi Dan,

Thanks for this lovely review.

Please don't hesitate to contact us should you require any further training.

Thanks

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing course

Amazing course , Richie was fantastic!

April 3, 2025
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Reply from Cookson First Aid

Thanks so much for attending one of Cookson First aids courses.
We would love to see you again at one of our training courses.

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