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KeepaBeat First Aid Frome 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.

Its First Aid Friday!!Did you know there are an estimated 40,000 injuries a year in UK playgrounds requiring hospital tr...
29/08/2025

Its First Aid Friday!!

Did you know there are an estimated 40,000 injuries a year in UK playgrounds requiring hospital treatment

Accidents occur for many reasons, some of them due to the facilities, some of them that can, in some cases be prevented by us.

Facilities
* poor equipment or layout
* incorrectly installed
* poor maintenance
* unsuitable equipment for age intended

Preventable causes
* Supervising children
* using equipment as intended
* wearing suitable clothing
* playing in appropriate weather

Not all accidents can be prevented but we can be vigilant when using play equipment. Here are the most common pieces of equipment for accidents

* Swings - 40%
* Climbers - 23%
* Slides - 21%
* Roundabouts - 5%
* Seesaws - 4%
* Firemans pole - 1%
* Other - 6% (dog bites, glass etc)

So enjoy playing outdoors but take care and know what to do in case of an accident, it might save a trip to hospital

Source - ROSPA

We are taking bookings for our next course on Monday 27th October 9am - 4pm in the Mere Lecture HallFor bookings visit w...
26/08/2025

We are taking bookings for our next course on Monday 27th October

9am - 4pm in the Mere Lecture Hall

For bookings visit www.keepabeat.com/ frome

For more information email frome@keepabeat.co.uk

Emergency First Aid Level 3 course on Monday 27th October 9am - 4pm - Mere Lecture HallBookings via - www.keepabeat.com/...
15/08/2025

Emergency First Aid Level 3 course on Monday 27th October

9am - 4pm - Mere Lecture Hall

Bookings via - www.keepabeat.com/frome

Its and today we are looking at water safety, both in the house and out and aboutDrowning usually happens quickly and ...
15/08/2025

Its and today we are looking at water safety, both in the house and out and about

Drowning usually happens quickly and quietly, it only takes a second of distraction for our baby or child to get into trouble

Bath safety - get everything prepared before you start to run the bath, bath seats are a great support but they must never be used instead of close, adult supervision, never leave your toddler to watch your baby as it could happen to either of them

Garden safety - In the holidays its great fun to have the paddling pool out, but what may seem like something to keep them busy actually needs lots of supervision. Only fill it when you have time to sit and enjoy the fun with them.

Be extra cautious of hot tubs and make sure the lid is always replaced securely after use

Make sure ponds are fenced and that children cannot access them alone

If you have a hose pipe sitting in the sunshine, make sure you run the water through until it is cold before pointing and playing with it with children or animals, the water sitting in the hose can rise in temperature enough to cause burns

At the beach - teach children about safe swimming zones and lifeguards and make sure they know to always stay in view of an adult. Teach them about inflatable safety and how easily they can get swept away

Open water - explain the dangers of open water to older children, it is usually much colder than expected and it is very hard to tell the depth, there can also be lots under the surface that you can not see. No matter how strong a swimmer they may be, teach them to stick to safe places where other people are around for safety.

Sources - CAPT, RLNI

Its First Aid Friday and today we are looking at BBQ safety - hopefully the sun will keep popping out over the holidays ...
01/08/2025

Its First Aid Friday and today we are looking at BBQ safety - hopefully the sun will keep popping out over the holidays which means lots of people will be enjoying eating in the garden or other public spaces

BBQs and the ground they may be on can stay hot enough a long time after use to cause serious burns

Keep in mind that if you use a disposable BBQ on the beech the sand acts as an insulator which can then cause severe burns if touched

BBQs in grassed areas are really dangerous as if the flames, spark or hot embers touch the dry grass a fire can start and quickly get out of hand

Children should be kept well away from the cooking area during use and until the area has completely cooled

Also keep in mind that fire pits can stay hot for a significantly longer period of time and are usually lower to the ground so more accessible to tiny hands

Always have a bucket of water to hand for emergencies

It is also important to make sure that the BBQ is properly extinguished as smouldering ashes can give off fatal carbon monoxide fumes

If someone does get burned cool under running water for at least 20 minutes and then seek medical advice if it is more than superficial

Sources: CAPT, London Fire

Its First Aid Friday and with the weather being so lovely, people are spending more time outdoors doing activities with ...
25/07/2025

Its First Aid Friday and with the weather being so lovely, people are spending more time outdoors doing activities with their children

The minute your child goes on anything that has wheels and picks up some speed you should put a lid on it on it. Scooters, balance bikes, skateboards, skates ANYTHING...teaching them young will help to instil the rules for life!

The rule for any child should be - if it has wheels and moves you have a lid on....no lid no go!

Why risk it? Please protect their precious head and not just theirs, yours too!

Its First Aid Friday and this week we are talking about the signs of Group B Strep for Month2/3rds of babies infected ...
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)

Its First Aid Friday and we continue with last weeks theme as it is July is Group B Step awareness month and this week ...
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)

Its First Aid Friday and we are kicking off July by reminding you that it is Group B Strep awareness monthBeing aware of...
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)

Its not just First Aid Friday today, but it is also Cervical Screening Awareness Week and we have summarised lots of inf...
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

It looks like the next few days will be super hot so we wanted to share our hot nights information for any new followers...
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

Its First Aid Friday and this week has been Men's Mental Health Week - only 10% of our followers are men, but we still t...
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 (

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