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24/10/2025

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, so there's no better time to learn how to perform a breast self-exam.

According to Cancer Research UK, breast cancer is the most common cancer in the UK, with more than 55,000 new cases diagnosed each year.

It's estimated that 1 in 7 women in the UK will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime.

While breast cancer primarily affects women, it's important to remember that men can be diagnosed too. Approximately 370 men in the UK are diagnosed with breast cancer each year.

Early detection through regular self-exams, mammograms and clinical screenings can significantly increase the chances of successful treatment. The earlier breast cancer is detected, the more treatment options are available, and the better the outcomes.

Here's our simple guide on how to check your breasts for signs of breast cancer.

Please SHARE this with every woman in your life.

22/10/2025

If you did some first aid in your antenatal classes is it time for a refresher?

What did you think about when you were expecting your little one?

The birth of your baby, coming home from hospital, feeding, sleep (or lack of!) and how to tell if your newborn is breathing normally.

Daisy First Aid are proud to work with a number of fantastic antenatal providers all over the UK to deliver first aid classes to expectant parents.

If you did a first aid class when you were expecting your baby it’s likely you were focused on what to do when your little one was first born.

Fast-forward to when baby is 5 months and weaning is on the horizon. Or to when your little one is on the move and putting everything in their mouth. What about when they’re learning to walk? And climb?

As your baby grows so too do the challenges as a parent and the hazards change.

We recommend annual first aid refreshers to absolutely everyone we teach to keep the potentially life-saving skills fresh in your mind.

With knowledge comes confidence and calm in an emergency.

Search ‘Daisy First Aid’ and find your local trainer and book a class today. We guarantee you won’t regret it.

20/10/2025

Happy Diwali!

Wishing you all a bright and joyous Diwali filled with love, laughter, and light!

Diwali is known as the Festival of Lights. It symbolizes the triumph of light over darkness and good over evil. People celebrate by lighting diyas (oil lamps), decorating homes with vibrant rangoli, sharing sweets, and setting off fireworks.

It's a time to come together with loved ones, reflect on inner growth, and spread positivity. Here’s to a prosperous year ahead! 🪔

19/10/2025

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common cause of coughs and colds. RSV infectinos usually get better by themselves, but can sometimes be serious for babies and older adults.

RSV infections are very common. Almost all children get them at least once before they’re 2 years old.

They're not usually serious, but some babies and adults have a higher risk of getting seriously ill, particularly:

babies under 6 months old
young children who were born prematurely
adults over 75 years
babies, children and adults with a weakened immune system, or long-term lung or heart conditions
people who smoke to***co and babies exposed to to***co smoke

In babies, RSV is a common cause of a type of chest infection called bronchiolitis.

This can cause breathing problems and may need to be treated in hospital.
RSV can also cause a serious lung infection (pneumonia) in babies and older adults.

Swipe for symptoms and when to get advice from medical professionals.

[Source: NHS]

18/10/2025

Febrile seizures are relatively common in young children and can be very scary to witness, especially if you’ve never heard of them.

They usually last for around 2 to 3 minutes and it’s important to know what to do during and after a seizure.

They usually affect children between 6 months and 6 years old because the part of the brain that controls temperature regulation isn’t fully developed.

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17/10/2025

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One question we are often asked by parents in our first aid classes is what to do if a child ever knocks out a tooth.

So here’s what you should do:

A knocked-out adult tooth can usually be saved by putting it back in place, or in milk as soon as possible before seeing dentist.

If it's an adult (permanent) tooth:

Hold it by the white bit that sticks out of the gum (the crown). Do not touch the root.
Lick it clean if it's dirty, or quickly rinse it in cold running water for no more than 10 seconds.

Try to put it back into the hole in the gum.

If it does not go in easily:
- put it in milk
- put it in saliva – by spitting into a container (if it's your tooth) or having your child spit into a container (if it's theirs)
- hold it in your cheek until you see the dentist – but do not ask younger children do this in case they swallow it

If it goes back in, bite down gently on a clean cloth to hold the tooth in place.

Go to a dentist as soon as possible.

If it's a baby tooth:
- do not put it back in – it could damage the tooth growing underneath

If you do not know if it's an adult or baby tooth:
- put it in milk or saliva (by having your child spit into a container) and bring it to the dentist

If you or your child have knocked out an adult tooth, even if you cannot find it it’s best to get help as quickly as possible – call 111 as soon as possible for advice on what to do.

16/10/2025

Did you know you’re most likely to need to do CPR on someone you love?

In the UK…
Over 30,000 people have a cardiac arrest outside of hospital each year
Sadly, fewer than 1 in 10 people survive
But early CPR can more than double their chance of survival

And around 80% of cardiac arrests happen at home

So, whether you’ve learnt CPR before or you never have - book a first aid course today and get learn how to save a life. Refresh your skills. Practice makes confidence.

Your hands could be the difference between life and death. Let’s make sure you know what to do.

Book your Daisy First Aid class today - for your family, your friends, and for peace of mind.

15/10/2025

Today, we come together to honour the little souls who left us too soon as we join the global community in the to remember and support those affected by baby loss.

If you’d like to join in with this act of remembrance, light a candle and let it burn for at least an hour.

Share your candle in your stories and use the hashtag.

By doing so, we raise awareness and break the silence around this deeply personal and often stigmatised grief.

This week, let's offer support, compassion, and understanding to those who have experienced baby loss. Know that you're not alone.

The wave of light will light up the darkness and show that love never fades.

14/10/2025

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.

Please SHARE this post to help raise awareness.

[All stats from Children’s Burn Trust]

13/10/2025

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.

11/10/2025

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10/10/2025

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

Becoming a mum can feel hard at times. 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.

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