From Shock to Seriously Ill
“Shock” has long described someone, and adult or child, who becomes critically unwell after an accident, serious illness or major injury. First aiders and first responders used the term when
7 October 2026
“Shock” has long described someone, and adult or child, who becomes critically unwell after an accident, serious illness or major injury. First aiders and first responders used the term when
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) announced on 18 July 2025, its approval of adrenaline (epinephrine) nasal spray (EURneffy) to be used for the emergency treatment of serious
EYFS Safeguarding and First Aid Requirement Changes from 1st September 2025 From 1st September 2025, the Department of Education (DfE) is making changes to the early years (EYFS) Safeguarding and
Not one, but two awards in 2024 and so much more to celebrate… Earlier in the year Child Matters won ‘Best Nanny Training Provider Award’ and only last week we won
For most children, a bee or wasp sting doesn’t cause much harm other than a painful bite with some redness and minor swelling that settles down. It can be easily treated with an ice pack and some antihistamine or hydrocortisone cream. But for others it can be more serious, even life threatening, and lead to symptoms of anaphylaxis.
On 1st December 2021, 5-year-old Benedict Blythe collapsed at school after experiencing a severe allergic reaction. He had known allergies to various foods including milk, eggs, nuts, chickpeas, sesame and
Do you have a child in your school with a serious medical condition such as asthma, epilepsy, diabetes, anaphylaxis. Or even more complex conditions? Are you sure all your staff
Anaphylaxis is a severe and often sudden allergic reaction. It can occur when a child with allergies is exposed to something they are allergic to (known as an allergen). Reactions
As paediatric first aid educators, we meet parents every day who have so many questions relating to the health and wellbeing of their little one. And the questions they ask
Do you stock spare adrenaline auto injectors in school? An update in recent legislation gives more clarity on how a spare auto injector such as an Epi Pen (an AAI)