First Aid providers have resumed First Aid training and assessment; but in some cases, there remains a backlog or limited availability.
HSE has announced that First Aid at Work (FAW) or Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) certificates that expired after 16 March 2020 can remain valid until 31 October 2020 or 6 months from date of expiry, whichever is later. All requalification training for these certificates should be completed by 31 March 2021.
To qualify for the extension, employers must be able to demonstrate that:
This guidance now applies to employers in England, Scotland and Wales.
Full details can be found here:
https://www.hse.gov.uk/coronavirus/first-aid-and-medicals/first-aid-certificate-coronavirus.htm
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