14/03/2026
This week we met with Lewis, founder of The Oliver Steeper Foundation who very kindly gifted a LifeVac to the Hub.
Lewis created the Oliver Steeper Foundation in memory of his son Oliver, who tragically lost his life in a choking incident at a local nursery. Since then, the foundation has been working tirelessly to help prevent similar tragedies by providing LifeVac anti-choking devices to nurseries, schools, and early years settings, as well as raising awareness around choking prevention and emergency response.
We hope it is something we never need to use, but we are incredibly grateful to have a LifeVac available at the Hub for everyone who visits — from babies right through to adults.
We also have a donation pot at the Hub for the foundation, If you are able to contribute, even a small amount helps them continue their vital work supporting local early years providers and community settings with life-saving equipment.
If you’d like to find out more about the foundation or purchase a LifeVac for your home or workplace, please visit their website:
https://oliversteeperfoundation.org
Here at the Hub we also host Mini First Aid Mid Kent sessions, helping parents, carers and families gain the confidence and skills to respond in an emergency — covering topics such as choking, CPR, burns and more.