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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.

12/12/2025

Its and its also nearly Christmas and there will be more items than normal with button batteries in and potentially packets lying around

Did you know how dangerous lithium batteries are to little people?

If the battery becomes stuck within the nose, throat or food pipe they can, within a matter of hours, cause catastrophic damage

They are hiding in many items all over the house. Some items you may even use everyday (car keys and remote) but this time of year they are everywhere

Do a hunt around the house and you'll be surprised how many items contain them

To give you some clues these batteries are often found in:

* Car Keys
* Remote control for TV or fairy lights
* Calculator
* Kitchen Scales
* Bathroom Scales
* Small flashing toys and the remote controls
* Christmas decorations
* 3D glasses
* Thermometers
* Nightlights

How many can you find?

Make sure to keep unused batteries out of reach and dispose of used batteries properly as these can still cause damage - most supermarkets have collection buckets for used batteries

If your child swallows a battery follow this advice -

* Call 999 or take them straight to Urgent Care
* Take the battery package or the item it came from with you
* Don't allow food or drink and don't encourage them to be sick

Have a happy and safe festive time

05/12/2025

Its and lots of us will now be starting to wrap all the toys for Christmas. This is such an exciting time but don't forget about safety!

When we look at suitable toys for our children we are often drawn to brightly coloured, sometimes, themed toys that they know the characters of, but do we actually think about whether that toy is safe

Often gifts are brought online and it is not always obvious where that product is coming from and whether the product will fall within UK safety standards

To check safety you can look for CE marks that state whether the toy complies with European safety legislation or Lion marks which show the toy has been made by a member of the British Toy and Hobby Association

Always check the age range listed on the toy, often this is to do with small parts that can be a choking hazard, we all know babies and toddlers put everything in their mouths

Toys with magnets and button batteries can be particularly hazardous so need an extra special check (see next week post for button battery safety)

If toys are second hand make sure there are no sharp edges, that battery coverings are working correctly and there are no loose parts. Never donate damaged toys to charity as someone could end up injured

Be cautious of toys that may have a lanyard to carry around the neck such as walkie talkies, pretend mobile phones and some dressing up outfits as these can be a strangulation hazard

With cuddly toys, regularly check for loose eyes, noses, wear and tear etc as these can be a choking hazard or reveal sharp edges

Just remember its not spoiling their fun to keep them safe!

Sources: CAPT, ROSPA, BTHA

04/12/2025

Learn essential skills to save a life! Our next First Aid for Parents course is on Tuesday 9th December 10.30am - 12.30 in the Mere Lecture Hall, you can book online at www.keepabeat.com/frome

28/11/2025

Its and are we are in the colder months now and it can be really difficult to know how to keep our babies warm without overheating them

Lots of people find the winter months hard with the rising cost of living including heating our homes, before it gets too cold it is a really good time to go around the house and try and fix any draughty areas

The recommended room temperature is 16-20 degrees and it is tempting to bundle babies up in lovely, fleecy blankets to keep them snuggly. Unfortunately, research shows that an overheated baby is more at risk of SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome) and it is better to be a little cooler than too hot

The Lullaby Trust recommend a feet-to-foot position in the sleep space, on their back on a clear flat surface and that blankets are firmly tucked in to avoid going over the head. Use layered lightweight blankets rather than thick fleecy ones or duvets

You can also use a baby sleeping bag but check the tog is appropriate for the temperature. Sleeping bags are usually fitted by weight and not age

There is no need to wear hats when indoors

Don't use hot water bottles in your babies sleep space as this can over heat them and you also risk a burn injury

To check if your baby is too hot feel their chest or back of their neck to see if they are clammy

If you are out and about the same rules apply for the pram with blankets, thin layered ones are better, if you have had to use a rain cover and/or foot m**f please, please remove this when you get indoors along with snowsuits, hats and outdoor clothing if your baby is still asleep

For lots more safer sleep advice please visit The Lullaby Trust

21/11/2025

Its so the perfect time to remind you all of the date of our next First Aid for Parents Session which will be Tuesday 9th December in the Mere Lecture Hall at 10.30-12.30pm. These sessions are hands on and give everyone the opportunity to practise and gain confidence and ask loads of questions.

For bookings visit - www.keepabeat.com/frome

17/11/2025

Our next First Aid for Parents session is on Tuesday 9th December in the Mere Lecture Hall at 10.30am - 12.30, £20 per person.

These hands on sessions are designed to give peace of mind to parents, grandparents, aunties, uncles, babysitters...basically anyone who cares for a baby or child.

To book visit www.keepabeat.com/frome

31/10/2025

Its and its also Halloween and dressing up is one of the highlights for many children (as well as lots of treats) so we are focusing on the safety of Halloween costumes

Most Halloween dress ups are highly flammable which makes them a safety concern as our children are also around pumpkins and sometimes fireworks

Costumes are not manufactured to the same safety standards as every day clothes and will burn much quicker, try to buy costumes from a reputable supplier or even better get creative and make your own

On your outfits look for UKCA or a CE mark - this does not mean they still will not burn but it will be slower - the label should state that it has undergone additional flammability testing

Ideally have your child wear normal clothing under their costume so they have extra layers of protection for their skin and something giving them high visibility in the dark

The most important thing to teach our children in case of fire is STOP, DROP, ROLL

STOP - where they are
DROP - to the ground and cover their face
ROLL - around to put the flames out

Wherever possible use battery operated candles in pumpkins instead of flames (but keep the batteries away from small children)

One final safety tip, check those trick or treat bags for choking hazards like lollipops and marshmallows and save the eating until you're safely home

Sources: CAPT, ROSPA, Fire Prevention Agency

28/10/2025

Our next First Aid for Parents session is on Tuesday 11th Nov in the Mere Lecture Hall from 10.30am - 12.30. Just £20 per person is a small amount to pay for peace of mind. At the session you will have practical hands on practise in baby and child CPR, recovery position and Choking, we also cover burns, croup, temperatures, meningitis, sepsis and head bumps. To book go online www.keepabeat.com/frome

24/10/2025

Its and October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the aim of the month is to promote screening and early detection

This years theme is 'Stronger Together - Uniting Voices for Prevention and Support' to highlight the importance of sharing stories and raising awareness

Breast Cancer affects 1 in 7 women, so it is highly likely that one of your friends or family have been affected

In the 1990's 1 in 7 people died of breast cancer, today it is 1 in 20

75% of women diagnosed with breast cancer are predicted to survive 10 or more years

It is estimated that 30% of breast cancer can be prevented by lifestyle changes, so what can we do to reduce our risk?

Increasing physical activity can reduce breast cancer risk by up to 20%

Maintain a health weight

Keep processed foods to a minimum

Eat a traffic light every day - Red, Orange and Green vegetables contain carotenoids which are thought are thought to have nti cancer properties

Drink less alcohol

Get sufficient vitamin D

Stop smoking

What are the signs and symptoms?
A lump or swelling in the breast chest or armpit
A change to the skin such as puckering or dimpling
A change in colour
A ni**le change, a rash or crusting or discharge
Change in size or shape of breast

Check your breasts every month and know what's normal for you, look and feel right up to your collarbone and armpits, if in doubt see your GP

There are lots of great resources out there, please check your local area for support groups and other services

Lets help reduce those numbers by increasing awareness of symptoms, screening and prevention

Breast Cancer Now Breast Cancer UK Macmillan Cancer Support

20/10/2025

There are still spaces available on our Emergency First Aid at Work next Wednesday 29th October. The venue is the Mere Lecture Hall starting at 9am.

We also have courses running on the 22nd Jan, 19th Mar, 21st May 2026.

For bookings visit www.keepabeat.com/frome

17/10/2025

Yesterday was Restart a Heart Day - an annual event led by the Resuscitation Council UK to increase the number of people who survive an out of hospital cardiac arrest by increasing the amount of people who know how to do CPR

The latest figures for the number of people who survive an out of hospital cardiac arrest is currently 1 in 10 - that figure should and could be much less

By learning CPR you could help improve that figure, by increasing awareness about the use of Public Access Defibrillators we could improve it even more!

In all our classes from children to parents to grandparent right through to First Aid at Work we teach both of these skills with plenty of hands on practise so you leave us confident in your ability to provide life saving help

Anyone can have a cardiac arrest with no warning, it is an essential life skill to know CPR, as around 50% of cardiac arrests happen at home. Every minute without CPR and defibrillation decreases the persons survival chance by up to 10%

The chain of survival is how we give that person the best chance

1 - Early Help - call 999
2 - Early CPR
3 - Early Defibrillator
4 - Early Hospital

Sources - Resus Council, BHF

10/10/2025

The theme for World Mental Health Day is 'Access to services - mental health in catastrophes and emergencies' which highlights the importance of protecting your mental health when there is so much uncertainty in the world

It can become overwhelming seeing so much bad news and negativity on the news and social media and it is important to take care of yourself.

The Mental Health Foundation recommends the following tips to help support this:

* Set boundaries for what you watch on the TV, particularly the news
* Use grounding exercises to ease stress
* Have some phone free time to prevent doom scrolling
* Talk to others - it often helps to discuss things and you may find you are not alone in your worries
* Rest - take time out for yourself to recharge your batteries
* Focus on the things that are in your control to help shift the negative

There is still a huge stigma around mental health and both accepting it ourselves and talking openly to others about it,

Taking care of our mental health should be as important as taking care of our physical health as they can both affect each other.

Mental health problems do not discriminate and can happen to anyone so always take the time to ask someone if they are ok or if they would like to talk, you may be the only person to ask.

Here are some recommendations to improve your mental health:

* Talk about your feelings
* Regular movement
* Eat well
* Drink sensibly
* Manage your relationships - work and home
* Ask for help
* Take a break
* Do something you're good at
* Accept who you are
* Care for others

We have included helplines of some of the many organisations that can support with mental health, others are also available.

Sources: Mentalhealth.org, WHO, NHS, Mental Health Foundation

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