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First Response guidance for Lead Volunteers

General information on First Response compliance

Introduction

This guidance provides information on First Aid compliance and support when managing volunteers who are required to complete First Response learning (or its equivalent) at Scouts.

The Scouts First Response course covers the skills and knowledge necessary to enable volunteers to manage an incident and provide basic first aid. Our First Response programme has been developed in collaboration with Girlguiding, with a common syllabus, resources and acceptance between the two organisations. 

The First Response Course is designed specifically for adults in The Scouts and Girlguiding, based on the situations and issues that occur within those roles. It is not, therefore, externally recognised. 

If, after reading this guidance, you require additional support, please contact the Scouts Support Centre via live chat, or email your query to  support@scouts.org.uk.

First Aid Trainers resources

Guidance for First Aid Trainers and Volunteer Development Teams when delivering First Response training.

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External first aid courses

Learners can attend first aid courses provided by an external provider as an alternative to a First Response Certificate, as long as the course is set by a regulated body, and covers the Scouts First Response criteria, recognition and length requirements.

Read guidance on using external first aid qualifications