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01/06/2026

It can take just 15 seconds for a young child to lose consciousness if they get tangled in a blind cord. And sadly they can die in just a few minutes.

Make your blind cord safe, secure it on a cleat hook or use a tensioner (safety devices that should come with all new blinds).

For help about making your blinds safe visit 👉🔗 https://capt.org.uk/blind-cords/

31/05/2026

Children under 6 on 1st January 2026 will now be offered the MMRV (measles, mumps, rubella and chickenpox) vaccine as part of the NHS childhood vaccination programme.

The MMR vaccine is still available for adults and older children born on or before 31 December 2019 who were not vaccinated against measles, mumps and rubella when they were younger.

ℹ️ https://www.nhs.uk/mmrv

30/05/2026

Swim safe this summer 🏊‍♀️

It’s scary to think about but drowning doesn’t happen like it does in the movies. A drowning child doesn’t splash about or cry for help. They slip quietly under the water, often unnoticed.

But, once you understand how and where drowning happens, there are things you can do to prevent it.

Download the Child Accident Prevention Trust's free fact sheet for top tips 👇

Our Watch Out In Water fact sheet gives essential advice for parents on keeping your children safe from drowning. This fact sheet is also available in Welsh.

29/05/2026

We want to make sure our Children and Young People’s Services provide safe, kind and high‑quality care for every family.

If you have recently used one of our Community Children's & Young People's services, we would love to hear about your recent experience 👉🔗 https://ow.ly/Nnmi50Z53tn

28/05/2026

Protecting Your Newborn from Neonatal Herpes 💛

In the first 4–6 weeks of life, babies are especially vulnerable to infections like herpes (HSV). Here are some simple but important steps to help keep your baby safe:
👶 Hand hygiene matters – Always wash hands before touching your baby.
💋 Limit kissing – Only very close family or carers should kiss your baby.
📍 Safe kissing spots – If kissing, choose the top of the head and avoid the face (mouth, nose, eyes).
🚫 Cold sores = no kissing – Anyone with an active or past history of cold sores should avoid kissing your baby.
⚠️ Active lesions – Anyone with herpes sores (anywhere on the body) should avoid contact where possible, or practice strict hand hygiene if they are a main carer.

These small precautions can make a big difference in protecting your newborn’s health during those early weeks. 💕

For more advice and information, visit 👉🔗 https://www.bliss.org.uk/parents/about-your-baby/medical-conditions/neonatal-herpes

28/05/2026

27/05/2026

‼️Water safety for teenagers and young people

Being by water is a great place to spend time with friends, but it’s important you know how to keep yourself, and your friends, safe.

Water may look safe, especially a familiar stretch of water local to you, but poor decisions around it can create a dangerous situation.

REMEMBER:
🌊 There are no lifeguards along canals and rivers to help you
🌊 It may take the emergency services much longer to reach you
🌊 Do you know what's in the water?
🌊 Do you know how deep the water is?
🌊 No matter how strong a swimmer you are, you can't prepare for cold water shock.

⚠️ Don't just be a by-stander, watch out for your mates. Tell them they're doing something dangerous, and they could get hurt.

For more safety advice 👉🔗 https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/support-us/our-campaigns/safety-on-our-waterways/water-safety-for-teenagers-and-young-people

27/05/2026

🚨 A tragic warning has been issued after six children drowned during the Bank Holiday heatwave.

We wanted to share a reminder of water safety and drowning prevention tips 👇

It’s scary to think about, but drowning doesn’t happen like it does in the movies. A drowning child doesn’t splash about or cry for help. They slip quietly under the water, often unnoticed. But, once you understand how and where drowning happens, there are things you can do to prevent it.

A drowning child can’t speak or control their arms. They slip quietly under the water. It’s only in the movies they splash about and cry for help. It’s a scary thought. Drowning happens silently. But once you understand how and where drowning happens, there are things you can do to prevent it....

27/05/2026

☀️ As summer approaches, it’s crucial to protect our children’s skin from harmful UV rays.
Did you know that even on cloudy days, UV rays can harm your child’s skin?

On , remember:
🧴 Apply broad-spectrum sunscreen with at least SPF 30 every morning
👕 Dress children in protective clothing and hats
🕶️ Use sunglasses to protect their eyes
🧴 Reapply every two hours, or after swimming
🕒 Seek shade during peak sun hours (11am–3pm)
🧑‍🏫 Educate your children about the importance of sun safety

Sun safety today helps prevent skin damage tomorrow.

27/05/2026

⛑️ Baby & Child First Aid

📅 2nd June 18:00 - 19:30

Delivered by Mini First Aid, this free session is designed for parents, carers and grandparents who look after little ones, covering: CPR, choking, bumps to the head, burns and scalds.

📩 [email protected]

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