Daisy First Aid South Gloucestershire

04/10/2025

🍁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.

24/09/2025

⛑️Further your confidence in family first at a friendly first aid class, book online https://bookwhen.com/daisyfirstaidsouthglos?tag=online

👉 Swipe for the full statement issued by the Chief Safety Officer at MHRA.

👇 Here is the current advice from the NHS on taking paracetamol when pregnant or breastfeeding.

🔹 Paracetamol is the first choice of painkiller if you're pregnant. It's commonly taken during pregnancy and does not harm your baby.

🔹 You can take normal doses of paracetamol if you're breastfeeding.

🔹 Paracetamol is a first-choice painkiller during breastfeeding. It passes into breast milk in very small amounts. The amount of paracetamol your baby gets is far less than what they would get from a dose of paracetamol given to them directly.

🔹 It has been used during breastfeeding for many years without any negative effects on children.

🔹 Always read the instructions that come with the medicine.

‼️Please always follow advice form the NHS and trained medical professionals and contact them if you have any concerns.

02/09/2025

Great, informative session. Kate was friendly and made us all feel really comfortable- would definitely recommend.

Great, informative session. Kate was friendly and made us all feel really comfortable- would definitely recommend. ★★★★★

18/08/2025

Training was brilliant friendly fun and well delivered

Training was brilliant friendly fun and well delivered ★★★★★

16/08/2025

Really informative class with Kate, a passionate instructor. She was happy to answer any questions and had useful resources.

Really informative class with Kate, a passionate instructor. She was happy to answer any questions and had useful resources. ★★★★★

14/08/2025

👏Ever wondered when your little one will pick a favourite hand?
Here’s when hand dominance usually reveals itself—and why it matters!
👶0–12 months: No preference yet — babies are busy exploring with both hands.
🧒1–2 years: You might spot a leaning, but it’s common to switch hands.
👦2–4 years: A consistent preference begins to shine through — drawing, feeding, playing.
👋By age 5–6: Most children in the UK show a clear dominant hand, just in time for primary school!
Did you know?
💙Around 90% of people are right-handed
💙Only 10% are lefties — and they’re more likely to be creative thinkers!
💙True ambidexterity (using both hands equally well) is very rare — only about 1% of the population.
🩷Top tip: If your child shows a very strong preference before age 1 — or avoids using one hand — it’s a good idea to check in with a health visitor or GP. Early support can make all the difference

15/07/2025

⛑️ Learn what to do in an emergency in a relaxed and friendly 2hr class. Perfect for parents to be- new parents and grandparents. Online and home classes available- Book online https://bookwhen.com/daisyfirstaidsouthglos?tag=private
🍭They might seem like a harmless treat, but lollipops are a major choking hazard for young children — especially under the age of 5.
👦 Their hard, round shape can easily block a child’s airway if accidentally inhaled. Even worse, running, laughing, or playing with a lollipop in their mouth increases the risk dramatically.
👧 Young kids don’t yet have the coordination or reflexes to manage hard boiled sweets safely.
There are plenty of treats you can you give little ones that don’t pose a risk of choking. Save the lollipops for later.

13/07/2025