A simple day in the park is a favourite for both children and parents alike, but the potential for hazard is high. For example, if your child is stung by a wasp or bee, would you grab a pair...
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Paediatric Articles
Gonna ride my bike
Bike incidents are particularly common with 60% of children under 14 attending A&E each year due to a bicycle related injury. Wearing a helmet reduces head injury by 85%, but a staggering...
Hurray! The holidays are here
The long summer holiday is fast approaching. Get aboard for a rollercoaster of fun-filled days at the park; ear-bashing afternoons in the activity centre; boisterous play dates and sun-soaked...
Blended Learning – 12 Hour Paediatric First Aid Training
When you see the option to attend a blended learning course, what is the first thing that goes through your mind? Do you think it will be difficult? Too much home study? Do you not really like...
Burns
Not just a topic that affects a few at specific dates throughout the year Bonfire night and the unfortunate and frightening events concerning acid attacks in London, 2017 saw a number of articles...
The Call
Picture this……Beautiful spring day, not a care in the world. Then the phone rings. “Hello is this Mrs Bridge?” Me- Yes. “This is ****** School, please don’t panic but Seb has had an accident” Those...
Summer Time
Summer Time and The Living Is Easy…..or so they say! So it’s that time of year again and if you are anything like me, it is a frantic time, what with trying to sort out childcare, juggle work with...
First Aid for the Summer
The summer has arrived at last! Just imagine…..you are enjoying the glorious sunshine on a family day out by the pool. All of a sudden, you hear a scream. A child is lying face down in a small pool...