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02/03/2026

Allan spent the day at Flavourfresh in Hesketh Bank running a course for their staff

02/03/2026

Allan led a jungle expedition in Borneo, guiding teens through trekking, community projects and remote hazards. Back in the UK, he continues delivering Expedition First Aid courses, sharing the same real-world skills that keep leaders confident and groups safe.

Allan has recently returned home after another incredible adventure overseas.This time, he led a group of teenagers and teachers deep into the wilds of Borneo.

02/03/2026

Mental Health in the Workplace. Half-day or 1-day regulated courses covering depression, stress, su***de awareness, supportive conversations and workplace action plans. Build confidence, reduce stigma and promote positive mental health at work.

The Qualsafe Level 1 Award in Introduction to Mental Health in the Workplace is a nationally recognised certification course.

01/03/2026

Flavourfresh in Hesketh Bank invested in safety as 36 staff completed Emergency First Aid at Work training with Allan Shaw. Over three days, teams learned CPR, AED use, bleeding control and incident response, building real confidence to act fast when it matters most.

Flavourfresh get a taste for first aid as 36 of their employees attended the 1 Day Emergency First Aid at work course over a period of 3 days

01/03/2026

This 16-hour Outdoor First Aid course builds practical, real-world skills for managing casualties in remote and challenging environments. Covering emergencies, illness, injury and rescue, it’s the entry point to the REC scheme and is valid for 3 years.

The outdoor first aid course is designed to introduce a systematic way of first aid for managing casualties. The course operates over 2 days.

01/03/2026

Do you know where your nearest public access defib is? If not, let’s change that today, because it could help you save a life.

Find your closest defib 👉 defibfinder.uk
If you want to learn life saving skills or your business needs a suitable course contact Allan at ashawexperience@gmail.com

28/02/2026

Banks St Stephen’s Primary staff completed Paediatric and Emergency First Aid training with Allan, covering meningitis, fractures, CPR and AED use. Through realistic, hands-on scenarios, the team built confidence to respond quickly and safely to emergencies in school.

Emergency First Aid Course at Banks St Stephen's CE Primary School. Course conducted by Allan Shaw Experience First Aid.

28/02/2026

This AED Training Course teaches confident use of defibrillators in cardiac emergencies. Covering CPR, vital signs, casualty safety and UK/European guidelines, it’s available as a one-day course or half-day refresher. Certificate valid for 1 year.

The AED Training Course is a one day course which covers the use of most common automatic external defibrillators with 1 year certification.

27/02/2026

Bangor University Canoe Club completed a 16-hour Outdoor First Aid course with Allan, focusing on drowning response, hypothermia and riverbank injuries. Through realistic, hands-on scenarios, students built the confidence to manage water-based emergencies safely.

Bangor University Canoe Club students participated in an intensive 16-hour Outdoor First Aid Course led by Allan Shaw

27/02/2026

Latest Blog https://ashawexperiencefirstaid.co.uk/first-aid-for-watersports-at-liverpool-watersports-centre/

For over 15 years, Allan has delivered specialist First Aid for Watersports training at the Liverpool Watersports Centre.

27/02/2026

"Allan has led expeditions involving both adults and children all over the planet and is a leading light in both the development and delivery of Rescue and Emergency Care (REC) first aid courses in the UK, with his unique no nonsense practical delivery methods"

- Chris Bate, Corporate Security Consultant at Shell

26/02/2026

Arctic, overseas expedition leaders, geologists and outdoor instructors from ACROSS the UK, came to Southport for a 2 day ADVANCED REC LEVEL 4 Expedition 1st aid course. All the usual 1st aid plus altitude illnesses, drugs overseas illnesses medications etc were all delivered alongside lots of practical for more info on courses check out my website ashawexperiencefirstaid.co.uk
Some of the feedback from today included:
• Equipment and delivery of material was great. BEST IN 30 YEARS of training I will be back!
• Excellent and engaging course, professionally delivered, I am more than happy to recommend Allan
• Brilliant course, learned so much , REALISTIC scenarios and advice on what to do "really" in real life situations. BEST course I have EVER been on
• The only 1st aid course I have ever been on and been fully engaged!
• Great Experience. Very engaging, content explained in a very clear practical manner
• Great course really interesting
• Brilliant course, 2nd time booked I will be back
• Great course, Very knowledgeable instructor, Great explanations with real life examples
• An excellent course, recommended to my colleagues I will be back in 3 years, A really great course