When Gemma’s two-year-old daughter was choking on a plastic brick, she knew what to do and acted quickly. Here, Gemma recalls what happened, and how a video she’d seen on Facebook helped her save her daughter. Choking is very common with young children and is a frightening thing for any parent to have to […] The post I knew how to help my daughter when she was choking appeared first on British Red Cross - Blog ..read more

It was a peaceful day in Gloucester. Richard was working out in his home gym. His daughter Scarlett and her friend were hanging out in the living room. But when Richard became unresponsive and stopped breathing, Scarlett used the first aid skills her dad had taught her to save his life. “I complained to Scarlett […] The post Knowing first aid helped Scarlett save her father’s life appeared first on British Red Cross - Blog ..read more

It’s time to dig out your wellies, dust off your tent and hunt for that hard-earned ticket you spent ages queuing online for. The festival season is upon us. Whether you’re off to one of the smaller, more intimate festivals, or descending upon the pop-up sensation that is Glastonbury – the festival checklist is always […] The post Festival ready? Don’t forget these five festival essentials appeared first on British Red Cross - Blog ..read more

As spring finally brings warm and sunny weather, and even summer seems just around the corner, many of us are getting out and about with little ones. It’s hard to beat spending time with the family. You could be visiting an attraction, taking a trip to the park or just having a picnic in the […] The post First aid for family days out appeared first on British Red Cross - Blog ..read more

Enjoying some fireworks? It’s a lot of fun when friends and family gather to ‘Ooo’ and ‘Ahh’ at the night sky. Firework after firework can light up the darkness with an almighty bang. Whether you’re having your own party, attending a friend’s or off to a display, there’s a common risk that comes from celebrating […] The post First aid for burns appeared first on British Red Cross - Blog ..read more

Raluca Corneanu was waiting with her husband at a London Underground station to meet friends when she spotted a man lying on the floor. Without hesitation, she stepped forward to help until an ambulance arrived. “Another man was with him trying to help, but no one else was stepping forward – perhaps they thought they […] The post Raluca had the first aid skills to save a stranger’s life appeared first on British Red Cross - Blog ..read more

When it comes to nosebleeds, a lot of people aren’t sure what to do. Luckily, Claire did and was able to use her skills to help her daughter.  Dealing with a nosebleed might seem simple. But recently, the British Red Cross asked parents with young children how to help a child with a nosebleed. An astonishing […] The post Nosebleed: “I knew I had to lean her forward, not back” appeared first on British Red Cross - Blog ..read more

On a quiet Sunday morning Joanna’s husband Graham’s heart suddenly stopped. He became unresponsive and stopped breathing. Luckily, Joanna knew what to do and used her first aid skills saved his life. “My first thought was to run! My daughter was screaming. But then something kicked in and I knew what I had to do,” […] The post Restart a heart: how Joanna saved her husband’s life appeared first on British Red Cross - Blog ..read more

Great news! The government is planning to add first aid to the school curriculum in England. Years of campaigning by the British Red Cross and other organisations are finally paying off. Children and young people will now get the skills they need to save a life. Why is first aid in school so important? British […] The post First aid in school: saving lives will be on the curriculum appeared first on British Red Cross - Blog ..read more

It was a peaceful Sunday at home. But when there was a sudden emergency, Amanda knew how to help her grandad when he needed it most. “I was in my house with my family, my boyfriend and my grandad. He’d come round for a visit and a cup of tea on a Sunday afternoon,” Amanda […] The post Amanda saved her grandad after learning first aid appeared first on British Red Cross - Blog ..read more