Daisy First Aid

14/10/2026

I have been a first aider for many years , I can remember doing the dreaded 3 day course where you had to take a test at the end and be observed walking into a room with many casualties and not finding out if you had passed until you received your certificate! I thought Sarah was brilliant she had u...

14/10/2026

14/10/2026

😨 46 of those cases is due to hot drinks spills.

☕️ A hot drink can seriously burn a child 15 minutes after it’s been made. It’s important to keep hot drinks well out of reach of little ones and remind any guests visiting of how important this is too.

• Across the board (children & adults) scalds are the most common cause of burn injury, representing 43% of acute burn injuries
• It is estimated that on average 110 children per day are seen in emergency departments with burn injuries – 46 as a result of a hot cup of tea or coffee spill
• The majority of burn injuries occurring to children are between 3 and 6pm
• The most common place of injury for children is in the home – 49% of whom are burnt in the kitchen
• The average cost to the NHS for a major burn is £168,155
• Burn cooling is critical in the initial first aid response to injury – applying cool running water for 20 minutes is considered best practice.

If your child does accidentally get burned the first aid treatment they receive could make all the difference to their recovery.

✅ Remember:

1 – remove any clothing (including their nappy as this will retain the hot liquid and potentially cause more harm)
2 – cool the burn for 20 mins under cool running
3 – cover the burn with cling film

❗️Then take the child to be seen by a medical professional.

⚠️ Children’s skin burns at a lower temperature to ours so it’s so important to take extra care when there are little ones around.

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[All stats from Children’s Burn Trust]

13/10/2026

🔹 Flu season is here and unlike a common cold, the flu can hit hard and fast with fever, aches, chills, cough, and exhaustion that stops you from going about your normal daily life.

🔹 The flu vaccine is the best way to protect yourself and those you love. It’s especially important for:

🔹 Babies & children - Children aged 2–17 are usually offered the nasal spray vaccine through GP surgeries or school programmes. If your little one is under 2 and has a long-term health condition, they’ll be offered the jab instead (as the spray isn’t licensed for under 2s).

🔹 Pregnant women - Flu can be more serious during pregnancy, leading to risks like preterm labour. Getting the vaccine helps protect both you and your baby, even after birth.

🔹 Older adults, carers & those with health conditions - The vaccine helps reduce complications and hospital admissions.

🔹 In the UK, many people can get the flu jab free on the NHS through your GP, local pharmacy, or school vaccination programme.

🔹 Taking a few minutes to arrange your jab could mean avoiding days (or weeks) of illness and more importantly, it helps protect your family and community.

👍 Speak to your GP, midwife, or local pharmacy to book yours today.

12/10/2026

💔 To everyone with a baby in their, hearts but not in their arms; we see you.

🔹 In the UK, it is estimated that 1 in 4 pregnancies end in loss during pregnancy or birth.

🔹 This is a staggering statistic yet it’s still not something that is widely talked about and acknowledged.

🔹 To everyone who has experienced these losses and if there are any we haven’t mentioned, we are sending you love. You are not alone.

If you have experienced a loss there is support available:

🩵 Tommy’s Pregnancy Loss Support 0800 014 7800

🩵 Sands - stillbirth and neonatal death support - 0808 164 3332­

🩵 The Lullaby Trust – bereavement support helpline - 0808 802 6868

🩵 Bliss Charity – support for parents of babies born sick or premature - 020 7378 1122

🩵 Rainbow Trust – supporting families with a seriously sick child – 01372 363438

11/10/2026

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10/10/2026

💗 Today is day so in honour of this here are some important reminders for us mums.

💗 Becoming a mum can feel really hard sometimes. Feelings of loneliness and sadness at the loss of the life you had before you had your baby are not uncommon but are not commonly spoken about for fear of judgement or being deemed a ‘bad’ mother. They also come with a decent helping of guilt for having those feelings.

💗 We’re here to tell you to go easy on yourself; you’re doing a great job. We were never meant to do this on our own.

💗 If you are struggling and feel you could use some support, here are some people who can help you. You are not alone.

🔹 Pandas PND Awareness and Support Helpline - 0808 1961 776

🔹 Mind Charity Helpline - 0300 123 3393

🔹 Samaritans Helpline – 116 123

💕 Check in on your new mum friends today. Ask them how they’re doing. Then ask them how they’re really doing.

09/10/2026

🔹 Today is PANS and PANDAS awareness day. Unless you have experience of this condition, child there’s a good chance you’ve never heard of it.

🔹 For some families, the onset can be sudden. A child who was previously happy and themselves can experience profound changes in their behaviour, emotions, eating, sleep, thoughts or movements. Sometimes these changes can occur almost over night.

🔹 For parents, watching your child change so dramatically can be completely heart-breaking and utterly devastating for the whole family.

🔹 PANS stands for Paediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome.

🔹 PANDAS stands for Paediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal infections.

👉 Swipe for the main symptoms.

🔹 Not all children will experience all symptoms and experiences can vary widely.

🔹 For families experiencing this, everyday life can become incredibly difficult. School, friendships, family life, sleep, mealtimes and simple daily routines can all be affected.

🔹 And alongside the challenges their child is experiencing, parents can find themselves navigating a healthcare system where understanding, diagnosis and access to appropriate support for PANS/PANDAS can vary widely. Along with appointments, uncertainty, worry and the emotional pain of watching their child struggle.

💔 It can be an incredibly lonely and exhausting journey.

has a wealth of information and also runs a wonderfully supportive online community for parents.

🔹 For more information on the conditions take a look at panspandasuk.org

💗 Today, we’re sending love to every child and family navigating this incredibly difficult journey.

08/10/2026

🤧 Cold or flu? 🤒

❓ How can you tell the difference?

🔹 It can be tricky because the symptoms can be similar, but there are a few clues that can help you work out whether you’re dealing with a common cold or flu.

🔹 For children, flu can also cause things like ear pain, sore eyes, swollen glands and being less active than usual.

🔹 Please remember, if you’re worried about your child’s symptoms, NHS guidance is to seek medical advice.

🔹 Share this post to help inform other parents.

👍 And save it so you can refer back to it later.

07/10/2026

🔹 Does your child’s school know what to do in an anaphylaxis emergency?

🔹 With Anaphylaxis Awareness Week taking place, it’s a great time for parents to have a quick check that their child’s school is prepared to support children with allergies.

🔹 You may have heard of Benedict’s Law, the new allergy safety requirements for schools in England named after five-year-old Benedict Blythe who tragically died from a fatal anaphylactic reaction after accidentally being given cow's milk while he was at school.

🔹 Schools are now required to have an allergy safety policy and must have regard to the new statutory guidance. The guidance also sets out expectations around allergy awareness training for staff, emergency adrenaline auto-injectors and Individual Healthcare Plans for pupils with allergies.

👉 Swipe for the important questions to ask your school.

🔹 These conversations aren't about causing worry or putting pressure on schools.

🔹 They're about making sure everyone knows what to do before an emergency happens.

🔹 And remember, anaphylaxis can happen anywhere, not just in the classroom. That's why allergy awareness across the whole school community is so incredibly important.

🔹 This Anaphylaxis Awareness Week, take a few minutes to check in with your child's school.

🔹 We offer awareness training courses for staff in schools and early years settings. Get in touch with us at daisyfirstaid.com to find your local trainer who will be happy to reach out to the school for you.