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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.

18/07/2025

Its First Aid Friday and this week we are talking about the signs of Group B Strep for Month

2/3rds of babies infected with GBS are early onset (0-6 days) usually within the first 12 hours

Symptoms for early onset GBS include

* Grunting or noisy breathing
* Very sleepy or unresponsive
* Inconsolable crying
* Unusually floppy
* Not feeding well
* High or low temperature
* Changes in skin colour
* Abnormal heart or breathing rate

Symptoms for late onset GBS include

* Any of the early onset symptoms
* Irritable or high pitched cry
* Blank, staring face
* Floppy, dislike to being handled
* Tense or bulging fontanelle (soft spot)
* Turning away from bright lights
* Involuntary, jerky movements
* Pale, blotchy skin

The most important thing to remember is that you know your baby best. If you are concerned about any of the symptoms always check with a health professional as early recognition could be life saving

Sources: www.gbss.org.uk, NHS

Group B Strep Support (GBSS)

11/07/2025

Its First Aid Friday and we continue with last weeks theme as it is

July is Group B Step awareness month and this week we are sharing some high risk factors

Risks to you and your baby increase if;

* They are born preterm (prior to 37 weeks)
* You have a high temperature in labour
* Your waters break more than 24hours before labour
* You have had a positive GBS swab test in this pregnancy

Your baby will be treated immediately with antibiotics if they show any signs after birth

Early onset GBS can mostly be prevented by giving intravenous antibiotics in labour to at risk pregnancies. There are currently no known preventions for late onset GBS

If you have tested GBS positive and your waters break after 37 weeks you should be offered induction of labour and IV antibiotics to reduce your baby's exposure prior to birth

Join our final awareness post next week where we will share symptoms to look out for

Sources: www.gbss.org.uk, NHS

Group B Strep Support (GBSS)

04/07/2025

Its First Aid Friday and we are kicking off July by reminding you that it is Group B Strep awareness month

Being aware of what Group B Strep in pregnancy or the newborn period can make a huge difference to recognition and treatment can be life saving.

Group B Strep Awareness Month aims to educate and empower new parents

Group B Strep is a bacteria that lives in the intestines, re**um and va**na of 20-40% of women

Carrying it is not harmful but can affect babies at birth, routine testing is not currently offered in pregnancy but it can be picked up on other types of sample

Group B Strep can be passed from person to person through direct physical contact but it is not a s*xually transmitted infection

In the UK approximately 1 in 1600 babies will develop Group B Strep, this increases to 1 in 400 for women with known GBS

Untreated GBS in a newborn can lead to sepsis, pneumonia or meningitis which affect the blood, lungs and brain.

If GBS is found in your current pregnancy or you've previously had a baby affected you should be offered antibiotics in labour to reduce the risk to your baby

Look out next Friday for some facts and figures

Sources: www.gbss.org.uk, NHS, RCOG

Group B Strep Support (GBSS)

20/06/2025

Its not just First Aid Friday today, but it is also Cervical Screening Awareness Week and we have summarised lots of information for you from various cancer trusts

1 in 3 people do not attend for routine cervical screening - screening is the only way to check for abnormal cell changes

Lots of people find going for their cervical screening difficult but the following tips can make it easier

* If you feel you have questions book a longer appointment so you don't feel rushed

* Take someone with you for support

* Wear a skirt or dress then you won't have to remove it and you still feel covered

* Ask for a smaller speculum to be used if you are very anxious, its your first one or you have had a previous bad experience

There are some common symptoms of cervical cancer which include:

* Unusual va**nal bleeding
* Unexpected pain in your lower back or pelvis
* Pain or discomfort during s*x
* Changes to va**nal discharge

These symptoms do not always mean you have cervical cancer but they do need to be checked out

As of 1st July 2025 the programme has changed slightly to be more personal depending on your risk factors. If you are low risk and haven't had an HPV positive screening result recently you will now be invited every 5 years between the age of 25-49, every 3 years or closer if you are high risk or over 50, routine regular screening means cell changes will be noticed sooner.

This is not a negative move it represents advancement in screening tests and the rollout of the HPV vaccine. Screening is now much more sensitive and picks up 20% more cell changes than previously

Sources: Macmillan, Eve Appeal

19/06/2025

It looks like the next few days will be super hot so we wanted to share our hot nights information for any new followers or anyone wanting a reminder

For any pregnant mamas stick your feet in a cool bucket of water and have an ice lolly

How to try and keep cool on a HOT night

Many parents worry about their young ones when the weather is very hot

Here are our top tips!

* Prevention -Try to keep bedrooms cool during the day by closing windows and curtains/blinds (open windows once the hot air has cooled)

Try not to use dark curtains/blinds. Try using a reflective material/colour

* Use a fan in the room to circulate the air (make sure this is a safe distance from little fingers with leads out of reach too - do not aim it directly at Baby)

* Hang wet towels or sheets in the room. This will add moisture to the air and may help to cool the room further.

OR

* Place frozen water bottles in front of a fan (again make sure this is out of the reach of children and that any excess water is collected safely by standing the bottle on a plate or towel)

* Give your little one a cool bath before bed and dress them in lighter clothing or just a nappy. If using a sleeping bag, please see the manufactures guidance for the best sleeping tog for the correct temperature

* When checking babies temperature do so by touching the back of their neck or tummy - NOT the hands or feet as these will be cooler

* If they are sweaty or clammy, remove layers if possible

* If your baby is unwell, do not be tempted to cover them up

* Stay hydrated

For more information or advice, you can visit NHS online

13/06/2025

Its First Aid Friday and this week has been Men's Mental Health Week - only 10% of our followers are men, but we still think its so important to raise awareness of men's health as something may be relevant for a man in your family or you might encourage them to follow us.

Here are some statistics about men's health

1 in 5 men die before 65

Free NHS checks are available from 40

A waist measurement of over 37" puts you at risk of serious health conditions such as heart disease, type II diabetes, stroke and cancers including kidney, prostate and bowel problems

Alcohol consumption of more than 14 units a week can cause health problems affecting fertility, liver damage, weight increase, stroke, diabetes, heart disease, and raise BP

Eating 5 portions of fruit and veg a day lowers the risk of heart disease, stroke and some cancers. Fruit and vegs are a good source of vitamins and fibre

150 minutes of exercise a week and walking 10,000 steps a day can significantly reduce the risk of type II diabetes (

30/05/2025

Its First Aid Friday and at this time of year with children returning to school after the holiday and the change in seasons there are lots of unwell children.

Coughs, colds, bugs, vomiting are not just for the winter

It is really important to know the signs of illness and of a deteriorating child and nobody knows your child better than you

If you are worried that your child is becoming seriously ill it's time to speak to a medical professional. Follow your instincts!

We have some slides on the signs of serious illness. But having an idea of what your child's "normal" is can help you spot when they start to become unwell.

Take their temperature every day (morning and night) for a few days when they are unwell

If they become unwell try to keep a symptom tracker. It may become useful if you have to visit a doctor.. Video or photograph anything you feel that might help too (e.g rashes, chest movements etc)

Track the following
* Temperature
* Medications
* Feeds/meals
* Liquids in
* Liquids out - how many wet nappies

Know what services are available nearby:
Have an idea of the following:
* Nearest 24hr pharmacy
* Nearest urgent care
* Nearest emergency room - do they take children of all ages, are there any restrictions

Have medical stock ready:
* Paracetamol
* Ibuprofen
* Thermometer
* Saline drops/nasal spray + aspirator (age dependant)
* Rehydration solution (age dependant)
* Difflam spray (age dependant)

23/05/2025

Its First Aid Friday

Who's hay fever and/or asthma has been terrible?

Asthma and Lung UK and Allergy UK state there is a weather based condition known as 'Thunderstorm Asthma' which makes symptoms of hay fever and asthma worse. 7 in 10 people stated that thunderstorms made their asthma worse.

You can help relieve the symptoms by following this advice

✅ If you can, stay indoors before, during and after the storm and keep the windows closed
✅Avoid any triggers that you think may make your asthma symptoms worse (e.g. exercise or alcohol)
✅Take your usual medication - even if you don't yet feel your symptoms worsening. If you're not sure what medicine will help you, speak to your pharmacist or GP
✅Keep your reliever inhaler with you so it's ready to use if you need it
✅Have an asthma action plan that an be referred to, to help identify when asthma is deteriorating. This can act as a warning sign to step up medication and understand how to treat an asthma attack
✅If you have never had a diagnosis of asthma, but feel very tight in the chest and have difficulty breathing seek urgent medical advice

16/05/2025

Its First Aid Friday and as we will soon be adding dates for our next set of sessions, today was a good opportunity to explain a bit more about our First Aid for Parents sessions

Our parent first aid sessions are perfect for any parent to be, new parent or carer (including grandparents, aunts, uncles and prospective babysitters)

You can book a trainer to come to your home or join a local session

Our sessions are for 2 hours and are £25 per person. They cover a range of topics that every caregiver should know

We cover baby & child CPR, baby & child choking prevention and emergency action, head bumps, burns, temperatures, croup and meningitis

High quality equipment with enough for everyone to get lots of hands on experience. Highly trained instructors that will welcome you in and make you feel comfortable to ask any questions you may have!

You can not put a price on saving a life - this session is just £25

LEARN IT. KNOW IT. SAVE A LIFE

23/02/2024

It's

Measles is a highly infectious disease spread via the respiratory route.

The best way to protect from measles is having the MMR vaccine which protects against Measles, Mumps and Rubella. This is usually given around 1 year and 3 years 4 months but can be given at ant age if missed.

First symptoms of Measles include

🔷️ high temperature
🔷️ runny or blocked nose
🔷️ sneezing
🔷️ cough
🔷️ Red, sore, watery eyes

Later symptoms can include;

🔶️ white spots in the mouth
🔶️ the Measles rash which usually appears after the cold symptoms usually behind the ears and on the face first
🔶️ the rash is sometimes raised and joins together forming patches
🔶️ the rash is not usually itchy

How to treat Measles

🔺️ rest and drink plenty of fluids to prevent dehydration
🔺️ take appropriate medication to reduce temperature
🔺️ use cotton wool soaked in warm water to remove crusts from eyes

Measles is easily spread so it is best to stay home to prevent spreading particularly to vulnerable people. Measles can cause complications during pregnancy so see your health care provider if you have concerns.

Source:
NHS
UKHSA

16/02/2024

It's and after a short break we are back!

Do you have the What3Words app?

What3Words is an app which is used to specify precise locations, which helps emergency services to find you much quicker in an emergency.

The whole world is divided into 3 meter squares with each square having a unique combination of three words.

We want you to have the app in case you ever need emergency assistance but it is also useful for deliveries, meeting friends in rural locations and most helpfully for finding us, finding our classes

What3Words works office to find your location so still works if you have a bad connection. The service is used by many local Fire, Ambulance, Police and Coastguards

Our phones are full of apps for all sorts of stuff why not put one on that could save vital minutes in an emergency

05/01/2024

and we are starting the new year as we mean to go on with the team from renewing their Emergency First Aid at work training.

The course covers CPR, AED usage, unconscious casualty treatment, minor injuries, bleeding, burns and choking.

For all your workplace first aid training needs please contact frome@keepabeat.co.uk, training can be carried out in your workplace (if facilities are available) or in a local training venue.

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