EMT First Aid

21/01/2026

Such a sad story that highlights the dangers of button cell batteries.

A mother has told of the devastating moment her two-year-old daughter died after swallowing a button battery that burned through her oesophagus and a main artery. 💔

Harper-Lee Fanthorpe died after what began as a seemingly normal Sunday morning.

Mum Stacy Nicklin said that the toddler was pointing to her mouth, something she often did, as she had suffered from septic tonsillitis from a very young age.

Stacy, 40, then tucked Harper-Lee into bed before heading off to work.

But she received a frantic phone call an hour later from daughter Jamie-Leigh, 23, who said that the tot was spitting blood.

She rushed home to find Harper-Lee in an ambulance. 🚑🚨

“I’d told Harper-Lee that her throat would be better soon – little did I know that she was telling me she’d swallowed something,” said Stacy, from Stoke-on-Trent, Staffs.

“I put her in my bed with Jamie-Leigh. I was only at work for an hour when I had a feeling that I needed to check my phone. There were missed calls and messages that didn’t make sense so I FaceTimed Jamie-Leigh – and Harper was covered in blood.

“A friend from work rushed me home and the paramedics said they needed to wait for a doctor because they’d never seen anything like it before and they didn’t know where the bleeding was coming from.”

Stacy, who has another daughter, Kyla, 18, says that Harper-Lee was rushed to Royal Stoke University Hospital where a camera was inserted to find the source of the bleeding.

Surgeons confirmed they’d discovered a button battery from an LED light remote lodged inside Harper-Lee’s body.

It had burned through her oesophagus and into a main artery leading to her heart.

Doctors said Harper-Lee needed to be transferred to Birmingham Children’s Hospital but would not survive the journey. 💔

Stacy said: “When they said she’d swallowed a battery, I had no idea she wouldn’t make it. Then they said she wouldn’t survive and I collapsed. I said ‘Please try and do everything you can to save my baby girl’.

“All I can remember is him saying ‘I'm so sorry’. That's all I heard before I went into shock and fell to the floor. I kept saying ‘I need to go and tell my other daughters’ but they already knew because they heard me scream, which was so piercing.

She died on May 21, 2021.

16/01/2026

Martin Luther King Jr. Day: Each year on the third Monday of January we observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day and reflect on the work that still needs to be done for racial equality. This January 16, make the holiday more than just a day off and take time to reflect and take action on civil rights issues across the globe.

15/01/2026

World Snow Day: World Snow Day is observed on the third Sunday in January each year, and was created by the International Ski Federation (FIS). The purpose behind it is to increase children’s participation in snow-related sports like skiing and snowboarding, while bringing together families for a fun-filled frolic in the snow. Countries all over the world can make use of their snowy regions to host winter sports and activities so that more people can get the chance to experience snow. Imagine one great big global snowy fiesta, celebrated around the world over the same weekend — that’s the vision with which World Snow Day was established.

08/01/2026

🩺 First aid isn’t just a certificate — it’s a life skill.
It’s about:
• Helping a loved one
• Supporting a colleague
• Stepping up when others can’t
When you know what to do, you can make a real difference.
💬 Thinking about training this year? January is the perfect time to start.
🔗 Courses available — https://www.tickettailor.com/events/emtfirstaid

06/01/2026

Snowed in?? Why don’t you book yourself on a safeguarding course taught on zoom?

This interactive online course is ideal for anyone working with or supporting children and young people, including teachers, support staff, coaches, volunteers, and carers. You’ll gain the knowledge and confidence to recognise safeguarding concerns and respond appropriately.
Special Offer – Save £10
For a limited time, you can get £10 off your booking by using the discount code 10off when you register.
👉 Book your place here:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/level-3-safeguarding-children-and-young-people-tickets-1298286753629?aff=oddtdtcreator

Course details:
📅 Date: Saturday 10th January
💻 Delivery: Live on Zoom
🎓 Level: Level 3 Safeguarding Children & Young People
What you’ll learn:
Your safeguarding roles and responsibilities
How to recognise signs of abuse and neglect
What to do if you have a safeguarding concern
How to create a safer environment for children and young people
Places are limited, so book now to secure your place and your £10 discount.
Kind regards,
EMT First Aid Training Team

04/01/2026

🚑 Would you know what to do in an emergency?
Most emergencies happen at home or work, not in hospitals — and the first few minutes matter the most.
First aid training gives you the confidence to act, not panic.
✔ CPR
✔ Bleeding control
✔ Burns & emergencies
✔ Nationally recognised training
👉 Book your next first aid course today and be ready when it counts.
🔗 https://www.tickettailor.com/events/emtfirstaid

04/01/2026

Happy New Year and welcome back! 🎉

✔️ First Aid at Work
✔️ Paediatric First Aid
✔️ In-house workplace training

Courses are now open and booking fast—get in touch to secure your place.

Lindsay and I delivering training on a nursery schools inset day on 2nd January.

31/12/2025

New Year's Day: January 1 is New Year’s Day — a time of optimism, planning, and resoluteness. There’s a feeling that maybe this year we’ll make the changes we’ve been meaning to: more rest, better eating habits, more exercise, or a new job. New Year’s Day is about taking a moment to get ready for everything that is about to unfold. Happy New Year!

25/12/2025

🎄 Merry Christmas to those who celebrate, and Happy Holidays to everyone 🎄

Thank you for your continued support of EMT First Aid this year. It truly means a lot, and we’re grateful to work with such a fantastic community.

Wishing you all a happy, healthy, and safe holiday season. 💙

24/11/2025

📢 Now Taking Bookings for 2026 – Secure Your Training Dates Early!
Good evening everyone! 👋
Due to high demand, we’re now opening 2026 bookings for all first aid and safeguarding training. Inset days and staff training dates fill up fast, so if you want your preferred slot, please book early to avoid disappointment.
💥 All bookings made in 2025 will be honoured at 2025 prices – even if your course runs in 2026! Prices will rise next year, so now is the best time to secure your training.
⭐ Training Available
🟦 In-House Paediatric First Aid Training (12 hr)
OFSTED-recognised
Delivered at your venue, on a day & time that suits you
Options: 2 days face to face OR 1 day e-learning + 1 day face to face
👉 Reply or message us for a quote
🟩 Open Blended Paediatric First Aid Courses
Perfect for individual bookings
🔗 https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/1-day-blended-pfa-course-91949
💸 Use promo code 10off for £10 off each place
🟧 Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW)
Available as:
In-house training
Open courses for individuals
🔗 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/cc/emergency-first-aid-at-work-course-91939
💸 Promo code: 10off
🟥 First Aid at Work (FAW) – 3 Day
In-house only
Delivered at your venue at a time that suits you
🟪 Safeguarding Level 2 & Level 3
In-house or open courses available
❓ Got questions?
You might find the answer here:
🔗 https://www.emtfirstaid.com/faq
Or just drop me a message — happy to help you get your 2026 dates secured!
— Emily
EMT First Aid Training

11/11/2025

💚 Create Family First Aid Course – Bringing Lifesaving Skills Home! 💚

This week I had the pleasure of running a Family First Aid Course for a wonderful group who wanted to feel confident dealing with emergencies at home — from bumps and burns to choking and CPR.

It was great to see parents, grandparents, and even teens getting hands-on and learning how to stay calm and take action when it matters most. 👏

If you’d like to host a Family First Aid session in your own home or community, I can bring the training to you!
Perfect for:
👶 New parents
👨‍👩‍👧 Families
👵 Carers and grandparents
🎉 Small groups of friends

📍 Available across London and Kent
📅 Flexible dates and times
📩 Message me to find out more or to book your own in-house session!

Let’s make sure every family knows what to do in an emergency. ❤️