KeepaBeat First Aid South West Yorkshire

KeepaBeat First Aid South West Yorkshire First Aid courses for Parents, Parents-to-be and Grandparents
Regulated First Aid at Work
Junior Medics for 6-10 year olds
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🍭Lollipops 🍭Do you know the risk with lollipops? ⚠️- as some of you will know who are regular followers, we had a very ...
18/02/2026



🍭Lollipops 🍭

Do you know the risk with lollipops? ⚠️- as some of you will know who are regular followers, we had a very scary lollipop incident over the Christmas holidays and my niece is above the recommend 36 months so always be vigilant!

Packs of multiple lollipops will have a clear warning:

“Not suitable for under 36 months” but this can be missed on single lollipops ⛔️

Why are they dangerous?

Some lollipops will come off the stick easier than others and can then easily be sucked into the airway 🫁

Our advice is to stay clear of these suckers for as long as you possibly can! The advice is over 3 years old

Be ready for those times that your little one may be offered a lollipop from another adult!

For example, at the end of a meal at a restaurant, after a hair cut, in a party bag or Halloween 🎃

Have a safer option at the ready in your bag if possible 👜

Most importantly make sure you know how to perform the choking sequence, and CPR, which we teach in all our classes 🚑⛑🚨

Head to our website for free downloadable posters of the choking sequence

https://www.keepabeat.com/chokinghazards

This Public Access Defib is outside The Forum in Sheffield This was another one that members of Christ Church Central ...
17/02/2026



This Public Access Defib is outside The Forum in Sheffield

This was another one that members of Christ Church Central raced to as part of the exercise to find the closest ones in an emergency, this is a really good exercise to carry out, particularly in busy city centres - this one was a little further away but still came back to us (hypothetically) in a really good time ⏱

Keep sending your locations to us as we are already halfway through February!

Do you have a Public Access Defibrillator where you live ❓How many minutes would it take you to get to your closest on...
17/02/2026



Do you have a Public Access Defibrillator where you live ❓

How many minutes would it take you to get to your closest one ❓

Did you know your community can fund raise to get one and it may also get grant matching❓

If you have been part of any fundraising please share your ideas with us so others might give it a go to make their community safer

Bake sales 🍰
Sponsored walk 🚶‍♀️
Skydive 🪂

What did you do ❓

People are often worried that they may cause more harm by performing CPR or using a defib incorrectlyNothing you do ca...
16/02/2026



People are often worried that they may cause more harm by performing CPR or using a defib incorrectly

Nothing you do can make the situation any worse than it already is 💔

In all of our classes we offer hands on practise and reassurance that you won't make the situation worse but you could potentially save a life by trying ❤💙

We have 3 lovely members of Christ Church Central today at the Public Access Defibrillator on Westfield House in Sheff...
16/02/2026



We have 3 lovely members of Christ Church Central today at the Public Access Defibrillator on Westfield House in Sheffield

These were taken as part of our exercise during their First Aid at Work training to see who could access one the quickest - this one came back (theoretically) in 3 minutes and 8 seconds! ⏱🚨Well done and thank you to everyone who took part 😊

Today we have my lovely daughter once again 😊This time she is in the foyer of Sheffield Train StationLots of transport...
15/02/2026



Today we have my lovely daughter once again 😊

This time she is in the foyer of Sheffield Train Station

Lots of transport links have Public Access Defibrillators on the platforms or in central areas as thousands of people are passing through every day 🚈✈️🚌

Next time you are off on a trip have a look around and try to locate one 💙🚨⚡

Some people think that defibrillators in the community are there for First Aiders or Paramedics to use 🚑🚨They are not!...
15/02/2026



Some people think that defibrillators in the community are there for First Aiders or Paramedics to use 🚑🚨

They are not! They can be used by anyone in the event of a cardiac arrest, we even teach children how to use them during our Junior Medic training 💔

You could drastically improve someones chance of survival if you try and you absolutely cannot make the situation any worse ⚡💔

Do you know how to use a defibrillator❓ Guess what, you don't need to❗You absolutely can't do it wrong or make it wors...
14/02/2026



Do you know how to use a defibrillator❓ Guess what, you don't need to❗

You absolutely can't do it wrong or make it worse! It tells you exactly what you need to do 💔

You only stop CPR when the defib tells you to in order to check the heart rhythm and check whether a shock is needed ❤

The shock button will not activate if a shock is not required⚡

Keep following the instructions until your casualty comes round or help arrives 🚑

Today we have lovely Lyn from Toddler Sense Doncaster This Public Access Defibrillator is at Ulley Country Park, we ha...
14/02/2026



Today we have lovely Lyn from Toddler Sense Doncaster

This Public Access Defibrillator is at Ulley Country Park, we haven't been sent this one before in all the time we have been sharing them, even though its really close, so thank you Lyn

Ulley has lots of visitors year round so is a fantastic spot to have one

Look after your hearts today on Valentines Day ❤

Tonight we have a Sheffield City Centre Public Access Defibrillator sent in by Harriet from The Moody VioletThis one i...
13/02/2026



Tonight we have a Sheffield City Centre Public Access Defibrillator sent in by Harriet from The Moody Violet

This one is just outside Orchard Square on Fargate, these specialist defibrillator cabinets are very common in city centres and make it very obvious what is in there and how to access it 💙

This one is modelled beautifully by a few of my family members which you will have spotted if you are a regular follower 🥰

- Breathing Rates 👃Our breathing (respiratory) rate can change throughout the day. In fact it can often fluctuate when...
13/02/2026

- Breathing Rates 👃

Our breathing (respiratory) rate can change throughout the day. In fact it can often fluctuate when excited, nervous, in pain or if we have a fever. If it goes too low or too high it may make it harder to breath

How to check:

Set a timer for 1 minute
Count each breathe either by listening or watching the chest rise and fall

If your child is starting to struggle they may display some of the following signs:

🫁Wheezing
💪Over use of the muscles in the neck and upper airways, you may see the tummy muscles over working too
😓Pale and sweaty with difficulty in breathing
👄Blue around the lips and/or the tongue
🗣Older children may struggle to talk or have little gaps in between their words

If they have blue lips/tongue, difficulty in breathing or you are worried seek urgent medical help (999/112)

Join us next week for a look at temperatures❤️

Today we have lovely Lisa from Rotherham Toddler Sense showing us the Public Access Defibrillator at Rotherham United ...
12/02/2026



Today we have lovely Lisa from Rotherham Toddler Sense showing us the Public Access Defibrillator at Rotherham United Football Club

Defibs are very commonly found at sporting venues which is amazing considering the amount of people using them both to take part in sport and as a spectator ⚽️

If you are local to us you will have seen many times how defibs have helped members of the crowd who have had a cardiac arrest ⚡💔

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