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How many child first aid kits?

If you work in childcare, you need to be prepared to deal with a child’s accidents and injuries. That’s why Child Matters Premium First Aid Kits have been developed based

Cold Water Shock

Drowning Prevention Week always brings attention to the unecessary deaths caused by drowning. One of the dangers of swimming in open water, and something children and teens are particulary unaware

Tick tick boom

Ever wondered why such a tiny little creature can cause a problem? It isn’t until you spot one on your pet that you may never have even been aware of

9 things about 999…you should know…

1. Ambulance call centre staff are struggling to answer all the calls – so please if you can get help from one of the other routes – please do and

Why has my child had a febrile seizure?

Why do young children get febrile seizures? Occurring in young children who are more suspectable to infection, febrile seizures are caused by a fever or a high temperature, nearly always

Can your child call 999?

Does your child know how to call 999? Would they know what to do in a medical emergency? Take five year old Jasmine. In this video clip she bravely calls

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Common Anaphylaxis Myths

MYTH 1: ALLERGY TESTS CAN PREDICT ANAPHYLAXIS. Allergy tests (such as a skin prick test or blood test) can help healthcare professionals work out how likely someone is to react