First aid: How to help if your child is unconscious

Sep 18 2013

Would you know what to do if your child was unconscious or stopped breathing?

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SHOCKING new TV campaign by St John Ambulance urges parents to learn life saving skills to ‘save the boy’

Sep 16 2013

Leading first aid charity, St John Ambulance, has revealed shocking new research showing over half of parents (55%) lack the skills necessary to save their child in the event of a life-threatening accident. To raise awareness and encourage more people to learn basic first aid skills, St John Ambulance has launched a powerful new film, from the award-winning director behind the John Lewis commercials.

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Lack of support puts young mothers at risk of mental health problems

Sep 14 2013

Recent estimates found 50,000 mothers in the UK were under the age of 20.1. The study indicated that 53% of young mothers experienced post-partum depression. Lack of support with mental health difficulties can have a negative effect on parenting and on the child’s psychological development.

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