Stay safe this bonfire night
Did you know between 2014 –19 there were more than 1,000 severe burn injuries involving fireworks in England and Wales? 38% of these, were children under the age of 15.
Even if you always go to an organised display, it is worth knowing basic bonfire and firework safety, and what to do in an emergency. The Child Accident Prevention Trust have lots of useful resources, including child-friendly safety tips from Fireman Sam.
 
Free first aid courses
Mini First Aid Shropshire
Mini First Aid Shropshire are offering free baby and child first aid and accident prevention classes for new parents, and parents with children under the age of 2, living in Shropshire and Telford. Each family attending will also receive a free first aid kit and home safety starter kit.
The class covers CPR, Choking, Bumps, Burns, Breaks, Bleeding, Febrile Seizures, Meningitis & Sepsis Awareness, along with how to prevent those accidents from happening in the first place.
Classes are happening across Shropshire including:
- Leegomery
- Harlescott and Ditherington, Shrewsbury
- Harmer Hill, Shrewsbury
- Holinswood and Randley, Telford
- Church Stretton
- Ellesmere
- Market Drayton
- Donnington
You can book your place here on the BookWhen website
Barnabas Community Projects Shrewsbury
Looking for essential first aid knowledge for you to look after your little ones?
Our Foundations Paediatric First Aid Course is a free, 4-week program designed specifically for parents and carers.
Run in partnership with the award-winning Daisy First Aid, this course will equip you with the skills and confidence to handle common childhood emergencies.
Limited places are available, and the course starts on Tuesday, 4th November, running from 9.45am to 11.15am at the Barnabas Church Centre, SY3 7DN. Refreshments are included.
To find out more or sign up send an email to info@bcp.onl
Budgeting for Christmas
Is it too early to mention the C word? We know Christmas can be a really expensive time of year so here are our top tips for keeping the costs down.
- Are you receiving everything you are entitled to? Turn2Us is a charity who believes everyone in the UK should have financial security so they can thrive. They offer a free benefits calculator and grants search on their website. It only takes a few minutes to check if you are missing out on something you could be entitled to. https://www.turn2us.org.uk/
- Credit unions are not-for-profit organisations that provide savings, loans and a range of services to their members. There are two Credit Unions in Shropshire, Fair Share Credit Union and Just Credit Union Both offer Christmas loans to help you pay for this year and then save towards next Christmas.
- You can get support with housing, energy and food costs through Shropshire Council’s Cost of Living website. You can be referred to the foodbank by a professional who knows you, such as your housing association, GP, support worker or school. They can also refer you for a Christmas Food and Gift Hamper and schemes such as Santa’s Little Stars who provide wrapped age-appropriate Christmas presents to children all over the county
- Our Family Information Directory will have lots of free or low cost activities and events to make Christmas fun. We are beginning to add events now and normally have over 100 listings by December.
Health advice for your child
Did you know you know you can get free health advice for your child via text?
If your child is 0-5 years old text Shropshire Health Visiting on 07520 635212, or if you live in the Telford area text 07520 619053
If your child is 5-19 years old (or 25 if they have special educational needs or disabilities SEND). Text Shropshire School Nursing Service on 07507 330346, or if you live in the Telford area text 07520 619051
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