Daisy First Aid Kettering, Corby and Huntingdon

Daisy First Aid Kettering, Corby and Huntingdon First aid classes for parents, carers, children and childcare professionals. Daisy First Aid provide classes in the comfort of your own home for £25 per person.
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Daisy First Aid provides emergency life saving first aid classes for parents and carers, as well as training to handle common illnesses and accidents. We passionately believe that every parent should possess paediatric first aid knowledge to help protect their children and potentially save their life. We also run classes in various venues and live online. Evening, weekday an

d weekend availability. Classes run for 2 hours and include training on how to treat an unconscious casualty, recovery positions, choking, meningitis, burns, bleeding, head injuries and much more. Why choose Daisy First Aid? Daisy First Aid fully complies with the high standard set by Resuscitation Council UK, HSE and leading first aid societies St John’s Ambulance, Red Cross and St Andrews First Aid. Daisy First Aid is also a partner for ICAP. Daisy First Aid Kettering is a registered provider who ensure all their trainers have up to date information, they are quality assured, insured and we can be confident the information and guidance given to course participants is accurate and relevant. The trainers and course content have gone through our approved Daisy First Aid Training Centre and approval process to ensure standards. Our parent course content is designed to provide easy to remember first aid skills and to give parents and carers the confidence without the fright factor. We also run 1 and 2 hour classes for school staff and students. https://www.daisyfirstaid.com/parent-first-aid-course-and-classes/

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So when they act before they think, it’s not defiance — it’s biology.
Our job isn’t to expect perfection, but to teach, guide, and be the “borrowed brakes” until theirs get stronger.
Next time you see an impulsive moment, try this: pause, breathe, and remember — they’re learning how to steer.

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Scarlet Fever is very infectious and can easily be spread to other people so if you think your child might have scarlet fever please keep them off school or nursery.
It's usually easily treated with antibiotics but as always, if you are concerned about your child, please trust your instincts and get advice from a medical professional as soon as possible if you feel your child is becoming more unwell.
If they are displaying the following symptoms please get medical advice as quickly as possible:
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Localised muscle tenderness
Redness at the site of a wound
Unexplained vomiting or diarrhoea
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Other symptoms include:
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- An exchange transfusion – where your baby's blood is removed using a thin tube (catheter) placed in their blood vessels and replaced with blood from a matching donor; most babies respond well to treatment and can leave hospital after a few days

It's estimated 6 out of every 10 babies develop jaundice, including 8 out of 10 babies born prematurely before the 37th week of pregnancy.

But only around 1 in 20 babies has a blood bilirubin level high enough to need treatment.

You can find more info on the NHS website.

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Other factors that can slightly increase the risk include:

- a family history of pre-eclampsia
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Let us know in the comments.

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The exact cause of pre-eclampsia isn’t known however it’s thought it occurs when there’s a problem with the placenta. Mo...
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The exact cause of pre-eclampsia isn’t known however it’s thought it occurs when there’s a problem with the placenta.

Most people only experience mild symptoms but if it isn’t treated it can lead to serious complications for both mum and baby so it’s important it is diagnosed and monitored.

According to the NHS, the earlier symptoms of pre-eclampsia are present the more severe the condition will be.

Other factors that can slightly increase the risk include:

- a family history of pre-eclampsia
- if you’re aged over 40
- it’s been more than 10 years since your last pregnancy
- if you are expecting multiple babies
- if your BMI is 35 or higher

If you have 2 or more of these together your chances are higher.

If you’re diagnosed with pre-eclampsia you’ll be referred to a specialist at hospital where they’ll do further tests to see how severe it is. Pre-eclampsia will only be cured by giving birth to your baby, so you’ll be monitored closely until it’s possible to deliver your baby. You’ll need to attend regular appointments so you can be monitored and in severe cases you may need to be admitted to hospital.
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One month to go! At 3pm on Sunday 7 September, millions of phones across the UK will emit a loud siren-like sound and vibrate for around 10 seconds as part of a national Emergency Alert test.

🛑 This is only a test – no action is needed.
📱 The alert will appear on all 4G and 5G phones, letting you know this is part of the UK’s plan to keep people safe during real emergencies.

💡 The system is designed to warn you of life-threatening situations like severe weather or major public safety incidents. Testing ensures it works when it really counts.

📲 Please share this post – especially with anyone who may be vulnerable, hard of hearing, or startled by loud noises.

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✅ Learn more: https://www.gov.uk/alerts
✅ Prepare for emergencies: https://www.gov.uk/prepare

Is your little one starting reception this September? The new school year is just a few weeks away. A child starting sch...
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