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First Aid Sessions For all First Aid for Parent sessions at home! Why not put the kids to bed, invite some friends and family over and learn first aid?

These sessions are a must have for any one that looks after a baby or child. Covering baby/child CPR, baby/child unconsciousness, baby/child choking, burns, head injuries, febrile convulsions and broken bones. Helping you deal with life's little dramas. Sessions are two hours and can be delivered at a time that suits you. Keep A Beat - safe in your hands! Keeping everyone safe is our main priority. Companies have a legal obligation to provide first aid in the workplace. We just want to train as many people as we can in first aid, for one reason....it may save a life! We are flexible and reliable and will deliver a fun and creative course for all of our customers. We hope you find a course that suits your needs, if not give us a call. We offer a wide range of first aid courses, including HSE courses, emergency first aid at work (EFAW) and the three day First Aid at Work (FAW). Keepabeat is also training parents in first aid at local schools and nursery's, if you think your childs school would be interested in running these sessions please pass on our details.

31/10/2026

Its Halloween 🎃 but the Bonfire Night displays and fireworks at home may be over the weekend so today we are focusing on bonfire and firework safety 🎆

🔥Whenever possible go to an organised display
🔥If you are buying fireworks only buy from licensed sellers
🔥Read the instructions before lighting using a torch
🔥Always have a bucket of cold water close by
🔥Make sure pets are safely in the house and be considerate of local farms and wildlife
🔥 play calming music for animals on Bonfire night
🔥Take fireworks out of the box one at a time and keep the box at a distance
🔥When using sparklers make sure children are wearing gloves and are closely supervised (sparklers get 16 times hotter than boiling water)
🔥Teach them to throw sparklers on the ground or into the bucket of water when finished
🔥Make sure bonfires are well away from wooden fences and sheds
🔥Try not to wear loose or flammable clothing and make sure loose hair is tied back

⏰If someone gets burned act quickly
🧯If they are alight STOP, DROP and ROLL them on the ground to extinguish the flames
💦Use cool running water for 20 minutes to cool the area and reduce the pain
👗DO NOT remove clothing if stuck to the burn
🚨Seek medical assistance

🎆STAY SAFE AND HAVE FUN🎆

Sources: Office for Product Safety and Standards, British Fireworks Association, ROSPA, CAPT, Childrens Burns Trust

30/10/2026

🎃 HALLOWEEN SAFETY CHECKLIST 🎃

Did you know that most Halloween costumes are legally classified as toys? This means they aren’t held to the same strict fire safety standards as everyday clothes and can burn incredibly fast.

If your little ones are dressing up this week, keep these vital safety tips in mind to protect them around lit pumpkins and sparklers:

🏷️ Check the Labels
• Always look for a UKCA or CE mark on shop-bought outfits.
• Look for labels that explicitly state the costume has undergone "additional flammability testing."
• Buy only from reputable retailers, or get creative and make your own using tightly woven everyday fabrics!
🧥 Layer Up & Stay Visible
• Dress your child in normal clothes underneath their costume. This provides a crucial extra layer of protection for their skin if the worst happens.
• Incorporate high-visibility or reflective elements so drivers can see them clearly in the dark.
🔥 Ditch the Real Flames
• Swap traditional candles in your pumpkins for battery-operated LED tea lights. (Just make sure spare batteries are kept safely away from tiny hands!)
✋ Teach them: STOP, DROP & ROLL
If a costume ever catches fire, running makes it worse. Teach your kids to:
1. STOP exactly where they are.
2. DROP to the ground and cover their face.
3. ROLL over and over to smother the flames.
🍬 Inspect the Treats
• Keep the eating on hold until you are safely back home in a well-lit room.
• Check bags carefully for choking hazards like lollipops and marshmallows before letting small children dig in.
Have a wonderful, fun, and safe Halloween! 🕸️👻

23/10/2026

: Sling Smart, Baby Safe!

Slings let you keep your little one close while freeing your hands – bonding bliss and practical magic! But safety comes first. Most sling mishaps involve suffocation, so keep those airways clear.

Remember T.I.C.K.S for safe babywearing:

Tight – snug but comfy
In view at all times – always see that sweet face
Close enough to kiss – keep your baby near
Keep chin off chest – avoid airway blockage
Supported back – help tiny spines stay happy

Choose carriers that keep your baby upright, visible, and fully supported. With T.I.C.K.S, you’ll enjoy the closeness safely, every time.

💡 Tip: Regularly check slings for wear and ensure your baby’s airway is always unobstructed – safety first, snuggles second!

We have attached pictures to highlight TICKS, thank you to Karen for sharing, you can see that in the blue carrier Navy is tight in an upright position with her back supported. In the pink carrier she has her chin off her chest and is in the perfect position for a kiss

There are lots of different styles of slings and carriers to choose from so do your research. Check your local area for sling libraries as this is a great way to try different slings and find which type works best for you. If you recommend any local sling libraries please tag them in the comments to help others looking for support

Sources: The Lullaby Trust, ROSPA, Consortium of UK Sling Manufacturers

16/10/2026

Today is Restart a Heart Day – an annual event led by the Resuscitation Council UK to increase the number of people who survive an out of hospital cardiac arrest by increasing the amount of people who know how to do CPR

The latest figures for the number of people who survive an out of hospital cardiac arrest is currently around 1 in 10 – that is a figure that should, and could, be much less

By learning CPR you could help improve that figure, by increasing awareness about the use of Public Access Defibrillators we could improve it even more!

In all our classes from children to parents to grandparents right through to First Aid at Work we teach both of these skills with plenty of hands on practise so you leave us confident in your ability to provide life saving help

Anyone can have a cardiac arrest with no warning, it is an essential life skill to know CPR, as around 80% of cardiac arrests happen at home. Every minute without CPR and defibrillation decreases the persons survival chance by up to 10%

The Chain of Survival is how we give that person the best chance
1. Early Help – call 999 ☎️
2. Early CPR 💔
3. Early Defibrillator ⚡
4. Early Hospital 🚑

15/10/2026

Please join us in the Wave of Light to remember all the babies gone too soon during and always 💗💙

Thinking of all the families missing a loved one today and every day ❤️

09/10/2026

💗🩵 Together We Care: Remember, Honour, Support 🩵💗

Today marks the start of Baby Loss Awareness Week, a time to pause, remember the babies we’ve loved and lost, and support each other through the grief. Every name matters, every memory counts.

Did you know?
🩷 1 in 5 pregnancies end in miscarriage
🩵 1 in 90 pregnancies are ectopic
🩷 1 in 100 women experience recurrent miscarriage
🩵 Around 400 babies are miscarried daily in the UK

Let’s come together to:
✨ Speak the names of the babies we remember
✨ Share care and support for those affected
✨ Practice self-care, because caring for yourself helps you care for others
💗 This week, let’s remember, support, and care—together. 💗

Sources: Tommys, ONS, Lullaby Trust, babylossawareness

05/10/2026

Children under 5 account for half of all meningitis deaths

Meningitis is swelling of the lining around the brain and spinal cord, caused by germs, these germs can also cause septicaemia (sepsis) which is blood poisoning

Both of these diseases are life threatening so quick recognition and treatment is vital

Symptoms of meningitis are very easily confused with other illnesses so can be very hard to recognise but here are some of the specific symptoms:

💜Fever and/or vomiting
💜Severe headache
💜Limb / joint / muscle pain
💜Cold hands and feet
💜Stiff neck
💜Dislike of bright lights
💜Very sleepy or floppy
💜Confusion
💜Seizures
💜Bulging soft spot on infants head
💜Rash anywhere on the body that does not fade when pressed with a glass – DO NOT wait for this as it is usually one of the later signs

🚨If you suspect your child has meningitis you must go immediately to your closest Urgent and Emergency care centre and tell them you suspect meningitis 🚨

Bacterial meningitis requires fast hospital admission and treatment with antibiotics, viral meningitis will usually get better on its own with 7-10 days

Sources: Meningitis Research Foundation , NHS Meningitis Now

02/10/2026

: Make Allergies Matter!

This Anaphylaxis Awareness Week (1–7 October), let’s spotlight the real impact of severe allergies—up to 3 million people in the UK are affected, and 1 in 3 children with allergies report feeling bullied.

The theme this year is “A Sense of Belonging”. In every classroom, at least 2 children live with food allergies. It’s not just about avoiding nuts or dairy—it’s about feeling safe, respected, and included.

Join us in spreading awareness:

Check-in on wellbeing: A chat or a cuppa can mean the world to a parent or child managing allergies.

Learn the signs: Know the symptoms of allergies and anaphylaxis—timely action saves lives.

Promote inclusion everywhere: School, playgrounds, holidays, and dining out—support goes beyond the classroom.

Let’s make sure that for everyone living with allergies, being included isn’t optional—it’s essential.

30/09/2026

Today we are sharing information about the new childhood vaccination schedule in the UK - not our usual post but vaccines and illness are one of the things that can sometimes upset our babies appetite and the signs of allergies are very similar to childhood illnesses or side effects of vaccines such as fever and a rash

The vaccine MMRV is Measles, Mumps, Rubella and Varicella

Measles symptoms include high fever, rash, sore eye, cough and runny nose
Mumps symptoms include fever, headache and painful glands
Rubella symptoms include rash, swollen glands and sore throat
Varicella (chicken pox) symptoms include fever and an itchy spotty rash

Anyone who has not had 2 doses of MMR can speak to their GP to see if they are eligible, particularly if you work with small children, pregnant or vulnerable people

Sources: UK Health Security Agency

25/09/2026

💙❤️

We cover Febrile Seizures in our classes and know that it can be really scary if it happens

Febrile seizures can happen when a child has a fever, usually above 38 🤒

👉What to do:
⭐️Stay with them and time the length of the seizure
⭐Gently protect their head from injury with your hands or something soft
⭐️Place them in the recovery position if able

👉Dial 999 and ask for an ambulance if:
⭐️Your child is having a seizure for the first time
⭐️Seizure lasts longer than 5 mins
⭐️You suspect seizure is caused by another illness
⭐️Your child is having breathing difficulties

Source: NHS

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Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm
Saturday	9am - 5pm
Sunday	9am - 5pm

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