First Aid For Schools International

Owner of award-winning First Aid for Schools. Mum of 3 boys ❤️International Paediatric First Aid course provider⛑ Allergy awareness campaigner. 🥜

[Child Accident Prevention Trust - CAPT Charity @CAPTcharity]

Washing pods can badly hurt small children if they burst them or bite into them. So, remember to put laundry and cleaning things away out of their reach, even when you’re busy juggling other jobs.

Learn more: https://t.co/tvQV9Vp9S2

#ChildSafety

[First Aid For Schools International @FirstAid4School]

Is it safe to use a defib when…?
✅ Woman is pregnant?
✅ Person is a child?
✅ Lying on wet/metal surface?
YES – in all cases!
AEDs are safe & simple for school first aid. They only shock if needed. Dry the chest if wet, use child mode/pads if available. Dial 999

[Perform UK @PerformUK]

Through Perform For Schools, we offer drama workshops at primary schools to bring the curriculum to life.

This term's workshops are:
🌎 Eco-Explorers workshop
���️ The Seaside of Yesterday & Today
🍎 Healthy Me

Interested to find out more? head to https://t.co/wBLXy41OOE

[Allergy UK @AllergyUK1]

🚨 It’s the first day of #AllergyAwarenessWeek! We’re shouting about #These3Things everyone should know:

1️⃣ Allergies can start at any age
2️⃣ Diagnosis matters
3️⃣ Allergies affect other health conditions

Join the conversation 👉 https://t.co/Aw3srUMwZV

[Prof Michael Green FCCT @Michael_S_Green]

🚨 ESSENTIAL READING if you're employing an Early Career Teacher for September. @educationgovuk have updated their statutory induction guidance to reflect changes brought about by the introduction of the Initial Teacher Training and Early Career Framework (ITTECF) from September

[Child Accident Prevention Trust - CAPT Charity @CAPTcharity]

Hot drinks can easily be knocked over or grabbed by little fingers, and a cup of tea takes 15 mins to cool down to a temperature that will not scald a young child.

So please be mindful of where you place hot drinks.

Learn more: https://t.co/nLXB0LGIsz

#BeBurnsAware

[First Aid For Schools International @FirstAid4School]

@britishschoolro Congratulations 🙌

[First Aid For Schools International @FirstAid4School]

60 second video to show you how to save a life.
Learn. Practice. Save a Life
#chokingawareness #firstaid #firstaidforparents @PerformUK

[First Aid For Schools International @FirstAid4School]

@CAPTcharity Mini eggs are fun to munch,
Colorful, sweet, a perfect bunch!
But don’t be hasty, don’t go fast—
Chew them well and make it last!
Small things can be chokey too,
So take your time—it’s best for you! @CAPTcharity

[Child Accident Prevention Trust - CAPT Charity @CAPTcharity]

Did you know that, just like grapes, mini eggs are the perfect size to block a small child’s airway and choke them? And, their hard shell can make it difficult to dislodge with standard first aid techniques.

Learn more: https://t.co/ieKd9Ed3kT

#ChildSafety #Easter2025

[Dr. Tanya R. Altmann @DrTanyaAltmann]

I keep seeing videos of these Lego-like candies being circulated on social media. Parents, make sure you are careful about choking hazards in your home. Any toy can be a choking hazard if not age appropriate.

#toysafety #legos #pediatrician #chokinghazard

[Netmums @Netmums]

Urgent recall alert for beloved Easter treats! 🍫 👉 https://t.co/Ql30pL6sZZ

[First Aid For Schools International @FirstAid4School]

•Babies & toddlers: tiny airways + poor chewing
•Kids under 5: eating while laughing, playing, talking
•Children with disabilities: higher swallowing risk
•High-risk foods: grapes, sausages, popcorn, etc.
•Lack of supervision

#ChokingAwarenessWeek #ChildSafety

[First Aid For Schools International @FirstAid4School]

Imagine a world where allergies aren’t just acknowledged — they’re accepted.
Awareness is knowing allergies exist.
Acceptance is acting on that knowledge with kindness and compassion.
#AllergyAwareness #AllergyAcceptance #KindnessInAction #InclusionMatters #FirstAid4schools

[Global Asthma & Allergy Excellence Network @ga2lenetwork]

📢 Major Announcement:
New Global Anaphylaxis Consensus Report Released!

We are thrilled to announce the release of a groundbreaking consensus report on anaphylaxis, now published in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (@jacionline)!

📅 Published: January 27, 2025
📌 Developed by: The Global Allergy and Asthma Excellence Network, in collaboration with a 46-member panel of leading medical experts from 14 countries and seven medical specialties

Endorsed by 34 medical and patient advocacy organizations
Participating organizations The National Institutes of Health (@NIH), U.S. Food and Drug Administration (@US_FDA), and European Medicines Agency (EMA)

Why is this report a game-changer?
🔹 New global definition of anaphylaxis – bringing clarity to diagnosis and treatment
🔹 Innovative clinical support tool – the first to include specific criteria for diagnosing anaphylaxis in infants
🔹 Updated guidelines for epinephrine use – addressing underuse in both community and emergency settings
🔹 Essential resource for: First responders, emergency physicians, allergists, and researchers worldwide

"Anaphylaxis is a life-threatening condition, yet inconsistencies in its diagnosis and treatment remain. This report provides a standardized, evidence-based approach to improve patient outcomes worldwide," says Dr. Tim Dribin, co-chair of the study and emergency medicine expert at Cincinnati Children's Hospital (@CincyResearch).

📖 Read the full article here: https://t.co/ppRYofXeQX

Stay tuned for further insights in the coming weeks as we dive into the key findings of this report!

#Anaphylaxis
#MedicalBreakthrough
#EmergencyMedicine
#AllergyResearch
#PatientSafety

[Tansu Yegen @TansuYegen]

In Diyarbakir, Turkiye, a man used the Heimlich maneuver to save a child choking on candy. This highlights the importance of first aid knowledge. Kudos to the rescuer for their swift action! 👏👏👏

[First Aid For Schools International @FirstAid4School]

Shout out to:
@AllergyUK1 @AnaphylaxisUK @NARF_UK @whatallergy @thedairyfreemum @notsonuttyofficial @allergy_mummaandbubba @nutallergygirl @sarahandspices
@isaschools @isfafootball @isca_schools @schoolsshow @blvuegroup @independentschoolparent

#AnaphylaxisAwareness

[First Aid For Schools International @FirstAid4School]

Our mascot Teddy suffered an anaphylactic reaction — quick action & an adrenaline pen saved him! Know the signs. Act fast. It could save a life.
Training: https://t.co/vJvAT4iNDk
#AnaphylaxisAwareness #FirstAid #PleaseShare

[First Aid For Schools International @FirstAid4School]

@Chartridge_Head

[First Aid For Schools International @FirstAid4School]

Shout out to my sister who has spent the last hour decorating the school gate ahead of #WorldAutismAwarenessDay, we stand with every child with autism — and the parents who support them. #AutismAcceptance @Autism @AutismSocUK @CPackhamWatch @MrsCMcGuinness @DavidGrantSays