One of the subjects we cover in our 2-hour parent and carer first aid classes is anaphylaxis. Anaphylaxis is a severe, life-threatening allergic reaction. It’s a fast acting so being able to spot it quickly is vital. Any allergic reaction, including anaphylaxis,...
Allergies are more common than they used to be. There are several theories as to why this is the case. One is that improved hygiene means children aren’t getting as many infections. Infections are normally fought by the same mechanisms that are involved in tackling...
For Allergy Awareness Week, our trainer, Feola had a chat with mum, Joanna, about what it’s like to live with a child with severe allergies
Daisy First Aid Spotlight On Halloween Safety 2017 Children love Halloween! Traditionally, Halloween is on the 31st October but children (and adults!) enjoy the excitement, run up and preparation that comes with it throughout October - from the costume...
Daisy First Aid run paediatric first aid courses all over the UK - We would love you to get to know our fabulous trainers better. We want you to see that our trainers are happy and friendly, definitely not stuffy or scary. Our first aid...
Having a well stocked, in date first aid kit, box or cupboard is vitally important when you have little ones, so you can deal with any unexpected minor injuries that come your way, like cuts and bruises. First aid kits are easy to buy, you tend to find as time goes on...
New legislation was passed in Westminster this week to allow schools in the UK to keep spare adrenaline auto-injectors (AAIs) for emergency use. AAIs deliver a potentially life-saving dose of adrenaline in the event of a severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis). The...
Our Anaphylaxis Story Part 1 - May 2017 3 days before his 6th birthday my son had his first anaphylactic reaction to peanuts. This came as a complete surprise to us and totally unexpected. As a Daisy First Aid trainer, I know a lot about allergies and anaphylaxis but...