Our New and Improved First Aid Fast App

Our New and Improved First Aid Fast App

April 09, 2026 Cara Sherratt

Navigate the new version of First Aid Fast

If you haven’t already, it’s time to update your First Aid Fast App. We’ve got a brand-new layout that includes extra features and access to our E-Learning courses all in one place.

Your app may have already updated automatically, but if not, head to the app store to prompt a manual download to see what’s new in First Aid Fast.

First Aid Fast is designed to support you through your learning upon the completion of your First Aid at Work course. Check in with key topics, find essential training and supplies news and browse content curated to help refresh skills and keep you informed with all things first aid.

Now, you can also find additional online courses that allow you to further your skills and complete first aid, mental health or health and safety courses from the comfort of your home through our E-Learning courses. Browse these today and see how they can help expand the skillset of your organisation.

You can also use your First Aid Fast app to check in on your renewal timelines, to ensure your training doesn’t expire and leave you unqualified. Understand the importance of having first aiders with in date certifications, and explore how research into first aid means that we face an ever-developing learning landscape that is essential to keep on top of.

Topics (and Directory)

Our new topic section includes the same lifesaving information that you’re used to seeing, broken down into corresponding topics so that you can find what you need, when you need it.

Find information on the role of first aiders and how to respond when faced with an array of first aid emergencies.

In this latest update however you can now also find our directory resources tab. This tab is full of contact details and additional information for specialist support organisations, medical equipment and government agencies.

News

The new and improved news tab is where you can now find the latest information on major news including any new courses that are available, notable course updates, new product launches, events and national campaigns.

Blog

In this section you’ll find all the content you need to stay up to date with industry talking points, helpful information, thought provoking pieces or content designed for refreshing your skills.

Here you’ll be able to read everything from mental health self-care tips to fundraising ideas that break the mould.

Stay up to date with seasonal first aid conversations, latest course and product updates and essential information to make the most of your training and supplies.

E-Learning

Brand new for our largest update of the year, you can now find an E-Learning segment available to view in-app. You’ve got your certification, you know where to get your supplies and now you can access a huge range of virtual learning at your fingertips.

Whether you're looking to refresh your first aid knowledge, build your awareness of mental health first aid, or ensure health and safety compliance, our wide range of interactive, self-directed courses has something for everyone.

Learn at your own pace, anytime, anywhere and gain the confidence to make a real difference when it matters most. Browse the range of available online courses from the app today.

Real Life Stories

St John people make a positive impact every day, responding to emergencies, supporting communities and saving lives.

Now you can find our amazing stories from first aiders, patients, delegates and volunteers from the First Aid Fast App. Read incredible stories from real life people. Learn how St John Ambulance Cadet Millie saved a life in her local restaurant, or how Leah saved her eight-month-old baby son from choking after learning baby first aid skills with St John Ambulance.

If you have a story that you’d like to share with us about any ways that you have used your first aid skills in real life, please let us know through our testimonials form, which you can find here: https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/LLQ8RG/

Get to know the new layout of your First Aid Fast app and find all the same essential information, just in a slightly different place!

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