First Aid & Emergencies

Children get into all sorts of scrapes so it helps to know what to do as far as possible for the most obvious injuries. And if it's a bit more serious than that, we've listed all the phone numbers you could need for emergencies.

Below are our 12 articles in the first aid & emergencies' category:

First Aid: Bleeding

Below we discuss the treatment of bleeding, from minor cuts to severe bleeding including what to do if you have an object embedded in a...

First Aid: Burns and Scalds

Prompt treatment of burns and scalds may help to limit damage and alleviate pain. Treatment is outlined below: Severe Burns Start cooling the...

First Aid: Choking

A foreign object that is stuck at the back of the throat may block the throat or cause muscular spasm. Young children especially are prone to...

First Aid: CPR for Babies From Birth to 1 Year Old

For the purposes of these instructions, a baby is considered to be less than 1 year old. If you have someone with you, send them to dial 999 (or...

First Aid: CPR for Children From 1 Year Old to Puberty

For the purposes of these instructions, a child is considered to be between one year to puberty . If you have someone with you, send them to dial...

First Aid: DRABC Initial Assessment

If you happen to come across a casualty, you will need to assess the situation before anything else. It can be useful to remember DRABC, which...

First Aid: Fractures

It is often difficult to tell if a bone is fractured - classic signs may be: pain, swelling, abnormality or deformity, but the general rule is, if...

First Aid: Recovery Position

Baby In this instance, a baby is somebody less than twelve months old. When placing a baby in the recovery position, different steps must be taken...

What to do: Choking - Facts and Prevention

The risk of choking is highest in young children and babies whose airwaves are narrower and who have not yet developed adult teeth. What causes...

What to do: Emergency and Advice Numbers

When you need advice on a specific area such as meningitis, asthma, cot death, eating disorders or perhaps allergies, there is a large number of...

What to do: Emergency Planning with Children

Advice you need - so children know what to do in the event of fire, injury, intruders or bogus callers and teaching them safe household tips such as...

What to do: Fire Escape Plan

Do your children know just what to do if there is a fire? We hope this never gets put to the test, but we have outlined some basic government advice...