Children are incredibly resilient, and while it may seem like they can bounce back from anything there are some medical emergencies that often strike children and need immediate attention.
When working in an environment with children present, it is vital that someone can recognise these conditions and be able to act decisively and confidently to put treatment in place.
Lifesaving first aid is now set to be included in the national school curriculum following years of campaigning.
It may be long overdue, but compulsory first aid training in all schools in the UK is finally becoming a reality, as The Department of Education recently announced that all children will be required to learn First Aid under various proposals that have been put forward by the government.
For many, the summer means vacation, whereas for others it means an extended time to relax at home with the family and enjoy themselves, especially if the sun is out!
The 14th of May marks National Children’s Day. A day where all the little ones in our lives are paid tribute to, even more than they already are, on a daily basis.
