The total annual cost of home accident casualties who are treated for their injuries at hospital – around 2.7 million people each year – is estimated to be £45.63 billion (£45,630 million), based on an average cost of £16,900 per victim.
Source: RoSPA
It’s difficult not to feel emotional when thinking about treating our children or family members when they suffer potentially life-threatening injuries or conditions, but many of the parents that we talk to and teach believe that it is better to be forewarned and forearmed.
- What would I do if my baby choked?
- What would I do if my child fell from a height?
- What do I do first if my teenager is not responding?
- How do I use a defibrillator?
These are the questions no one wants to have to answer but First Aid training can give you the answers.
First Aid training covers all aspects of First Aid including the following:
- The recovery position
- CPR / the use of a defibrillator
- Choking
- Asthma
- Assessing an emergency situation
- Burns and scalds
- Foreign bodies
- Eye injury
- Bites & stings
- Febrile convulsions
- First Aid box contents
- Anaphylaxis
- Bleeding
Accidents do happen but having the confidence to deal with an emergency can make all the difference. First aid training in a friendly environment can give you the all-important skills that you may need whilst looking after inquisitive little explorers who may often need more than just a plaster!
Did you know that you can learn online through our parents first aid course?
Get in touch with us to find out more – email enquiries@abclifesupport.co.uk or call 0800 0467 410.