In health and social care, emergencies can happen at any time. A resident may become unresponsive, a service user may experience a cardiac arrest, someone may have a severe allergic reaction, or a member of staff may need to act quickly while waiting for emergency services.

Basic Life Support training gives care teams the confidence and practical skills to respond when it matters most.

TJS Solutions provides Basic Life Support, AED and anaphylaxis training across Lancashire, Greater Manchester, West Yorkshire and the wider North West, supporting care homes, nursing homes, domiciliary care providers, crisis care services and community care teams.

Why Basic Life Support training matters

Basic Life Support training helps learners understand what to do in a life-threatening emergency. This can include recognising cardiac arrest, calling for help, performing CPR, using an automated external defibrillator, placing someone in the recovery position and responding to choking or anaphylaxis.

In care settings, staff often support people who may be older, frail, medically vulnerable or living with complex health conditions. This means the ability to respond calmly and correctly is essential.

Training gives staff a structured approach, helping them understand how to assess a situation, prioritise safety and take action quickly.

BLS training for care homes and nursing homes

Care homes and nursing homes must be prepared for emergencies involving residents, visitors or staff. Basic Life Support training helps care teams respond confidently to sudden deterioration, collapse or breathing difficulties.

For nursing homes, clinical teams may require more advanced or role-specific training, but BLS remains a key foundation. For care assistants, support workers and senior carers, regular refresher training can help maintain confidence and competence.

Training can be delivered on-site across locations such as Preston, Blackburn, Burnley, Manchester, Bolton, Bury, Stockport, Leeds, Bradford, Liverpool and surrounding towns, making it easier for providers to train multiple staff members together.

BLS training for domiciliary and community care

Domiciliary and community care workers may be the first person on the scene when someone becomes seriously unwell at home. Unlike residential settings, they may be working alone, which makes confidence and clear decision-making especially important.

Basic Life Support training helps home care staff understand what to do if they find a person unresponsive, not breathing normally or experiencing a severe allergic reaction. It also supports staff in knowing how to communicate with emergency services and record incidents appropriately.

AED and anaphylaxis awareness

Many BLS courses also include AED awareness and anaphylaxis management. This is important for care teams, schools, community settings and organisations supporting people with known allergies.

Learners gain awareness of how AEDs work, when to use them and how to follow voice prompts. They may also learn how to recognise anaphylaxis and understand the use of adrenaline auto-injectors in emergency situations.

Build confidence across your care team

Basic Life Support training is a practical way to improve emergency preparedness, support compliance and give staff confidence to act quickly.

For care providers across Lancashire, Greater Manchester, West Yorkshire, Merseyside, Cheshire and the wider North West, TJS Solutions can deliver training that supports safer, more responsive care.