KeepaBeat First Aid Rochdale

KeepaBeat First Aid Rochdale First Aid training for parents, carers and children

💙 LAST CALL! HAPPENING TONIGHT! 💙You can't put a price on being able to save a life... but we have! Just £25 per person!...
23/04/2026

💙 LAST CALL! HAPPENING TONIGHT! 💙

You can't put a price on being able to save a life... but we have! Just £25 per person!

Our Parent and Carer session is taking place tonight from 18:30-20:30! Come and join us to learn essential life-saving skills that will enable you to respond confidently in an emergency!

Taking place at Bumble & Bee, Spotland Bridge Mill, Rochdale.

Visit: www.keepabeat.com/rochdale to book your place!

Following on from last weeks post on Meningitis we also wanted to give you a reminder about Martha’s Rule is a patient ...
17/04/2026

Following on from last weeks post on Meningitis we also wanted to give you a reminder about

Martha’s Rule is a patient safety initiative to provide a way for parents, families and staff to seek an urgent review if they detect deterioration in their loved one or they feel they are not being listened to

Martha Mills was a 13 year old who died of sepsis in 2021 after there was a failure to escalate her to intensive care when her family became concerned. Medics did not respond to the families requests for a review. A coroner ruled that Martha would probably have survived had she been moved to intensive care sooner

Following this Martha’s parents have campaigned for Martha’s Rule to be rolled out across the NHS. Some hospitals have named it Call4Concern

There are 3 parts to Martha’s Rule
1. An escalation process should be available 24/7 with clear advertising to families to contact the critical care outreach team directly
2. The process should also be available to staff who have concerns regarding a patients condition
3. Clinicians should formally record information daily from families regarding the patients health as it is recognised that you know them and their behaviours best

We have always talked in our Parent classes about getting a second opinion if you are concerned about the condition of your child or family member and/or you are not reassured by the advice you have been given. These initiatives give a more formal, recognised way of raising concerns to receive that escalation or second opinion from the correct team in a timely manner

You usually know your family best, you are the person who knows their normal behaviours, if you are worried, let someone know

Parent and Carer First Aid - What will I learn? 💙Our First Aid for Parents and Carers session gives you the knowledge an...
15/04/2026

Parent and Carer First Aid - What will I learn? 💙

Our First Aid for Parents and Carers session gives you the knowledge and confidence to respond calmly in an emergency. Our sessions use high-quality equipment, giving you plenty of hands-on practice so you leave feeling confident.

What will we cover?
☑️ Recovery positions
☑️ CPR
☑️ Baby and child choking sequences
☑️ Head bumps
☑️ Temperatures, including febrile convulsions
☑️Meningitis and sepsis awareness

This course is designed specifically for anyone who looks after babies and children, and all training is practical, clear and easy to follow — giving you confidence to act when it matters most.

Come and join us:
🗓 Thursday 23rd April
⏰18:30 - 20:30
👛 Just £25 per person

PLUS!
💚Baby Sensory customers get a discount!
🌸Bumble Room customers receive a discount too - message us for more details!

To book your place on this course, visit: www.keepabeat.com/rochdale today.

As always, if you have any questions, get in touch and we'd be more than happy to answer them for you!

💙 FIRST AID FOR WEANING...HAPPENING TOMORROW! 💙Bring your baby along to play while you learn First Aid for Weaning!📍Bumb...
13/04/2026

💙 FIRST AID FOR WEANING...

HAPPENING TOMORROW! 💙

Bring your baby along to play while you learn First Aid for Weaning!

📍Bumble & Bee, Spotland Bridge Mill, Rochdale
⏰ 11am - 12noon
🗓 Tuesday 14th April

Looking for some support as you begin your weaning journey?
Want to feel prepared for weaning with your little one?

We've got you!

Our First Aid for Weaning session gives you the skills and confidence to begin your journey feeling calm and prepared.

To book your place, visit: www.keepabeat.com/rochdale

Thinking about Weaning? We've got you covered!Come and join us on Tuesday 14th April from 11am-12noon for our First Aid ...
12/04/2026

Thinking about Weaning? We've got you covered!

Come and join us on Tuesday 14th April from 11am-12noon for our First Aid for Weaning class at Bumble and Bee Rochdale.

What will we cover?
🔵 Preparing food safely
🔵 Choking and gagging
🔵 Starting emergency treatment
🔵 Allergens and including them

PLUS! Bring your babies along with you to play! 🥰

Visit: www.keepabeat.com/rochdale to book onto our upcoming class today!

Parents and Carers - this one is for YOU!🔹 Parent and Carer First Aid on Thursday 23rd April from 6.30pm-8.30pmOur First...
11/04/2026

Parents and Carers - this one is for YOU!

🔹 Parent and Carer First Aid on Thursday 23rd April from 6.30pm-8.30pm

Our First Aid for Parents and Carers session gives you the knowledge and confidence to respond calmly in an emergency. Our sessions use high-quality equipment, giving you plenty of hands-on practice so you leave feeling confident.

What will we cover?
⭐️ Recovery positions
⭐️ Baby and child choking sequences
⭐️ Head bumps
⭐️ Temperatures, including febrile convulsions
⭐️Meningitis and sepsis awareness

This course is designed specifically for anyone who looks after babies and children, and all training is practical, clear and easy to follow — giving you confidence to act when it matters most.

To book your place on this course, visit: www.keepabeat.com/rochdale today.

As always, if you have any questions, get in touch and we'd be more than happy to answer them for you!

As it has been on the news a lot recently we thought we would share a reminder of the symptoms of Meningitis Menin...
10/04/2026



As it has been on the news a lot recently we thought we would share a reminder of the symptoms of Meningitis

Meningitis is swelling of the lining around the brain and spinal cord, caused by germs, these germs can also cause septicaemia (sepsis) which is blood poisoning

Both of these diseases are life threatening so quick recognition and treatment is vital

Symptoms of meningitis are very easily confused with other illnesses so can be very hard to recognise but here are some of the specific symptoms:

💜Fever and/or vomiting
💜Severe headache
💜Limb / joint / muscle pain
💜Cold hands and feet
💜Stiff neck
💜Dislike of bright lights
💜Very sleepy or floppy
💜Confusion
💜Seizures
💜Bulging soft spot on infants head
💜Rash anywhere on the body that does not fade when pressed with a glass – DO NOT wait for this as it is usually one of the later signs

🚨If you suspect your child has meningitis you must go immediately to your closest Urgent and Emergency care centre and tell them you suspect meningitis 🚨

Bacterial meningitis requires fast hospital admission and treatment with antibiotics, viral meningitis will usually get better on its own with 7-10 days

Sources: Meningitis Research Foundation, NHS

💙 What's on this April? 💙This April, we have two life-saving classes taking place here at Keepabeat Rochdale! 💙 First Ai...
09/04/2026

💙 What's on this April? 💙

This April, we have two life-saving classes taking place here at Keepabeat Rochdale!

💙 First Aid for Weaning: Tuesday 14th April 11:00-12noon

This is the perfect introduction to weaning, which will leave you feeling prepared and confident as you begin this journey with your little one. From allergens, to choking and gagging, this class covers essential First Aid knowledge and skills for weaning with your little one.

💙 Parent and Carer First Aid: Thursday 23rd April 18:30-20:30

This course is ideal for parents and carers of children of all ages. Our First Aid for Parents and Carers session gives you the knowledge and confidence to respond calmly in an emergency. Our sessions use high-quality equipment, giving you plenty of hands-on practice so you leave feeling confident. Whether you’re responding to an emergency, or everyday bumps and bugs, our courses give you the confidence and know-how, tailored for today’s families.

To book onto any of our classes, simply visit: www.keepabeat.com/rochdale

In the meantime, if you have any questions, please don't hesitate to get in touch!

💙 Happy Easter! 💙 We would like to wish all of our families a very happy and healthy Easter!We hope that everybody enjoy...
03/04/2026

💙 Happy Easter! 💙

We would like to wish all of our families a very happy and healthy Easter!

We hope that everybody enjoys a wonderful weekend filled with plans that bring you happiness! ☺️

In an emergency would your child know how to call 999? 📱 this is especially important around holiday times where we a...
03/04/2026



In an emergency would your child know how to call 999? 📱 this is especially important around holiday times where we are at home more or older children might be out playing more

We don’t like to think about our child having to be the one to take over but if something happens to you it is much better if they know what to do 🚑

Did you know on your mobile phone they don’t have to know your passcode to call 999 all they need to do is press the bit at the bottom of your lock screen that says Emergency on Apple or Emergency Call on Android and that will take them directly though to the keypad where they can then press 999. You also need to teach them that this should only be done in an emergency and not just for a prank or to see if it works!

There is also red writing on your keypad screen where you can put important medical information that your child can then show emergency services – show your child how to find it

It’s also important that your child knows where they live, teach them your address from a young age and we also recommend teaching them the What3Words of your front door – this information could be written down and stuck on the fridge along with other useful information such as where the nearest defibrillator is 🏡

All this information might seem really scary but it could be life saving vital minutes in an emergency 🚨

💙 HAPPENING SOON! BOOKING OPEN! 💙We have a number of First Aid for Weaning courses coming up over the next few months so...
01/04/2026

💙 HAPPENING SOON! BOOKING OPEN! 💙

We have a number of First Aid for Weaning courses coming up over the next few months so we thought we would share these in advance so that you can plan ahead so that you can feel prepared for your little one’s weaning journey!

This course will allow you to feel confident as you begin weaning with your baby. From exploring allergens, to identifying the difference between gagging and choking, this course is full of vital information that will help to make you feel at ease during the weaning journey.

Plus, you can bring your baby along to play during the session!

All courses are now available to book on our website at: www.keepabeat.com/rochdale

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Take a good look around your home – do you think you have any dangerous poisoning items that would be attractive to a ...
27/03/2026



Take a good look around your home – do you think you have any dangerous poisoning items that would be attractive to a child ❓❓❓

Just because you know they are dangerous doesn’t mean your child does
Things that are dangerous often come in brightly coloured plastic bottles or squidgy, sensory feeling capsules or packets that make a nice noise when you scrunch them – why wouldn’t a child want to touch or taste them

Laundry
Laundry capsules are usually colourful and feel nice to squeeze but are full of dangerous chemicals if swallowed – most often we keep them where it is convenient next to the washing machine, but are they in a safe container away from little fingers❓

Medication
The most common cause of poisoning in children is medication – the packets make a nice noise when you scrunch them and the tablets are often brightly coloured like sweets. Keep medication locked away in a high place wherever possible, if they are in your bag put them in a separate, closable purse or pouch and always know how many are currently in the pack in case of emergency

Cleaning products
Is the bleach in your bathroom right next to the toilet❓ Do you often have your baby/child in the bathroom with you when taking a shower or getting ready for the day❓

Cleaning products usually have safety caps but we all know adults find them harder than children to open. Put them on a high shelf or in a closed cabinet to prevent accidental access

Never decant cleaning products or chemicals into unlabelled containers

If you suspect any type of poisoning go straight to your nearest Urgent Care centre taking the product with you

Sources: CAPT, NHS, ROSPA

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Bumble & Bee, Spotland Bridge Mills, Mellor Street
Rochdale
OL115BU

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