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N E W  Summer Term Volunteer Recruitment

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BURNS AND SCALDS

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Burns and scalds are damage to the skin caused by heat. Both are treated in the same way.

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HOW TO DO CPR

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If you are trained to do so, after 30 compressions, provide 2 rescue breaths. If you are unable or unwilling to provide rescue breaths, give continuous chest compressions.

Tilt the casualty's head backwards, lift their chin and pinch the soft part of their nose closed.

Take a breath and put your mouth around the person's mouth, to make a seal.

Blow into their mouth steadily and firmly for up to one second, until the chest rises.

Remove your mouth and watch the chest fall.

This is a rescue breath, do this twice.

It is important not to interrupt chest compressions for too long so each time you attempt rescue breaths, stick to two attempts to get the breaths in. If one or both don't work, return to chest compressions.

Keep alternating 30 compressions with 2 breaths (30:2) until:

Emergency help arrives and takes over.

The person starts showing signs of life and starts to breathe normally.

You are too exhausted to continue (if there is a helper, you should swap every one to two minutes, but try to minimise interruptions to chest compressions)

A defibrillator is ready to be used

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Consult our first aid guide about what to do if someone stops breathing, including causes, symptoms and treatment options, as well as steps to perform CPR.

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WHAT TO DO IF YOUR CHILD SWALLOWS A BUTTON BATTERY.

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WHAT TO DO IF YOUR CHILD SWALLOWS A BUTTON BATTERY.

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It may not be well known, but the swallowing of button batteries can be fatal for children and young people.

The most important thing to do is to get your child to A&E as soon as possible. In the meantime, feeding your child 2 teaspoons of honey every 10 minutes can help to reduce the damage caused to internal tissue by the battery. Only give your child honey if they are older than 12 months.

Don’t give your child anything else to eat or drink and do not try to make them vomit.

In some cases, you may not have witnessed your child swallow the battery, so it’s important to know the signs to look out for. These include:

Vomiting blood

Indicating pain in their throat or chest

Drooling

Having difficulty swallowing or eating

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Paediatric First Aid

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choking child first aid advice

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When a child is choking, they may be unable to breathe properly. Find out what to look for and what to do.

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Here for big feelings - Togetherness approved

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BABY FORMULA

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HOBBYCRAFT Giant Box OF Craft

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The Generation Study: exploring genome sequencing in newborns

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Amanda Pichini, Clinical Director at Genomics England, explains how the Generation Study hopes to provide evidence to inform future screening approaches.

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Y.I.P.P.E.E. is an acronym devised by a consultancy group of young parents and stands for

Young

Independent

Proud

Parents

Encouraging

Each other

Y.I.P.P.E.E is a group open to all young parents and parents-to-be aged 25 and under. A judgement free zone, where families feel safe to be real, honest and support each other in navigating the challenges of parenthood. We understand that coming to a new group can be daunting, so carers, parents, supportive friends or support workers are always welcome!

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MoneyHelper joins up money and pensions guidance to make it quicker and easier to find the right help. MoneyHelper brings together the support and services of three government-backed financial guidance providers: the Money Advice Service, the Pensions Advisory Service and Pension Wise.

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Free and impartial help with money, backed by the government | MoneyHelper

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MoneyHelper: free and impartial help with money and pensions. Formerly Money Advice Service, The Pension Advisory Service and Pension Wise.

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Where?

The Barn Family Hub

When?

Every Wednesday 10-2pm

What?

Join us for a midweek Starbucks coffee and help us tackle food waste by taking away donated food from M&S, Lidl and Tesco.

Safe and friendly environment where all ages are welcome, with children's activities in the mornings.

Do I need to book?

No need to book, just come along!

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Where?

Rees Well-being & Family Hub

When?

12.45-3pm

What?

Do you need help with applying for benefits and/or universal credit? Book a place at our clinics run by the Department of Work & Pensions.

Do I need to book?

Yes, contact the Rees Well-being Family Hub for more information and to book your place.

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Where?

FourWoods Family Hub

When?

4 Week course, (Tuesdays from 3rd Jan- 24th March), 9.30-11.30am

Do I need to book?

Yes Please. Please see poster for details.

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THE REES CENTRE FAMILY AND WELLBEING HUB

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Twins and multiple births group.

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Calling all Dads

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BONDING WITH YOUR BABY

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Circle of Support

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We do have a car park at the rear of Fourwoods Family Hub, but it does get very busy and parking can become a challenge. We ask that you park respectfully when visiting.

There is parking in the car park next to the Fish and Chip shop on the same side as the family hub, you will need to put your registration into the meter and take a ticket, the parking is free for 3 hours and a 2 hour no return.

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Peep is introduced in all of our groups to support parents and children to learn together.

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Mind Devon

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Mind Devon

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Mind Devon

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Organisations that can help if you need support feeding your family or yourself

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Apply for a secondary school place | PLYMOUTH.GOV.UK

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If you live in Plymouth, you can apply for a secondary or key stage 4 school place

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CALL OUR HELPLINE

01752 668000

Select option 1 and then option 3 to speak to Plymouth City Council, a referral partner of Plymouth Foodbank, who will be able to issue you with a foodbank voucher if necessary.

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We know that the rising cost of living is a real worry for hard-working and struggling households in Plymouth and across the country as a whole. We have created our cost of living hub to make it as easy as possible to find help with rising bills and costs.

Here you will find signposts to the help that's on offer - from financial support including information about benefits or help with budgeting, to where to go to get help with gas and electricity bills.

Our hub also includes information on help with Council Tax, housing costs and support with food costs, as well as how to contact voluntary organisations working across the city.

Remember - if you are struggling, you are not alone and there is no shame in asking for help. Everyone needs a little bit of extra support at some point in their lives.

The Council has launched a new, city-wide Cost of Living Plan which outlines how residents will be supported throughout the crisis.

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Do you need help due to the rising cost of living? Find out what support is available in Plymouth.

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STAY AND PLAY

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If you are interested in this course please contact Fourwoods Family Hub on 01752 366795

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New collaboration between Devon Mind and Cornwall Mind!

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Understanding Emotions with a Focus on Anger Course | Devon Mind, leading the fight for mental health in Devon

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BARNARDO'S HOUSING AND MONEY ADVICE

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We know that the rising cost of living is a real worry for hard-working and struggling households in Plymouth and across the country as a whole. We have created our cost of living hub to make it as easy as possible to find help with rising bills and costs.

Here you will find signposts to the help that's on offer - from financial support including information about benefits or help with budgeting, to where to go to get help with gas and electricity bills.

Our hub also includes information on help with Council Tax, housing costs and support with food costs, as well as how to contact voluntary organisations working across the city.

Remember - if you are struggling, you are not alone and there is no shame in asking for help. Everyone needs a little bit of extra support at some point in their lives.

The Council has launched a new, city-wide Cost of Living Plan which outlines how residents will be supported throughout the crisis.

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Do you need help due to the rising cost of living? Find out what support is available in Plymouth.

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Citizens Advice Bureaux

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Evidence suggests there are 5 steps you can take to improve your mental health and wellbeing. Trying these things could help you feel more positive and able to get the most out of life.
1. Connect with other people

Good relationships are important for your mental wellbeing. They can:

help you to build a sense of belonging and self-worth

give you an opportunity to share positive experiences

provide emotional support and allow you to support others

There are lots of things you could try to help build stronger and closer relationships:

2. Be physically active

Being active is not only great for your physical health and fitness. Evidence also shows it can also improve your mental wellbeing by:

raising your self-esteem

helping you to set goals or challenges and achieve them

causing chemical changes in your brain which can help to positively change your mood

Read about exercise guidelines and workouts to help improve your fitness and wellbeing

3. Learn new skills

Research shows that learning new skills can also improve your mental wellbeing by:

boosting self-confidence and raising self-esteem

helping you to build a sense of purpose

helping you to connect with others

Even if you feel like you do not have enough time, or you may not need to learn new things, there are lots of different ways to bring learning into your life.

Some of the things you could try include:

4. Give to others

Research suggests that acts of giving and kindness can help improve your mental wellbeing by:

creating positive feelings and a sense of reward

giving you a feeling of purpose and self-worth

helping you connect with other people

It could be small acts of kindness towards other people, or larger ones like volunteering in your local community.

Some examples of the things you could try include:

saying thank you to someone for something they have done for you

asking friends, family or colleagues how they are and really listening to their answer

spending time with friends or relatives who need support or company

offering to help someone you know with DIY or a work project

volunteering in your community, such as helping at a school, hospital or care home

5. Pay attention to the present moment (mindfulness)

Paying more attention to the present moment can improve your mental wellbeing. This includes your thoughts and feelings, your body and the world around you.

Some people call this awareness "mindfulness". Mindfulness can help you enjoy life more and understand yourself better. It can positively change the way you feel about life and how you approach challenges.

Read more about mindfulness, including steps you can take to be more mindful in your everyday life.

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It's worrying seeing a child kicking, yelling and lashing out - but hang on in there. Defiance is part of them learning to express themselves and be independent.
But how can you help your child learn to express themselves...a little less angrily?

Our short video below summarises the best ways that you can help your child understand their emotions and behaviour, helping to empower them to express themselves better.

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Dealing with defiance: How to handle kicking, biting or lashing out

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A person's behaviour can be defined as "challenging" if it puts them or those around them (such as their carer) at risk, or leads to a poorer quality of life.

It can also impact their ability to join in everyday activities.

Challenging behaviour can include:

aggression

self-harm

destructiveness

disruptiveness

Challenging behaviour is often seen in people with health problems that affect communication and the brain, such as learning disabilities.

What can you do to help?

As a carer, try to understand why the person you look after is behaving in this way. For example, they might feel anxious or bored, or be in pain.

If you can recognise the early warning signs, you may be able to prevent behavioural outbursts.

For example, if being in a large group of people makes your child feel anxious and they become agitated, you could arrange for them to be in a smaller group or have 1-to-1 support.

Some people find a distraction can focus a person's energies elsewhere and prevent them displaying challenging behaviour.

Your child might behave in a challenging way to get your attention.

If this is the case, consider not responding directly to their behaviour - although you should not ignore them completely.

But if their behaviour puts them or someone else at risk, you'll need to intervene as calmly as possible.

Professional help

If you're finding it hard to cope with the behaviour of your child, ask a GP to refer you to a specialist.

The specialist will want to know what situations or people trigger the behaviour, what the early warning signs are, and what happens afterwards.

In extreme circumstances - for example, if your child's behaviour is harmful to themselves or others and all methods of calming them have been tried - a doctor may prescribe medicine.

If you're concerned about the side effects of medicine, speak to your child's GP.

Tips for carers

seek support - many organisations for children with learning disabilities have schemes to connect carers with others in a similar situation

share your experiences - find local emotional support services or call the Carers UK helpline on 0800 808 7777

get respite care for your child so you can take a break. Your local council can provide respite care after a care needs assessment, or a carer's assessment for you. Find your local council on GOV.UK

keep in touch with friends and family members - they can be an important source of practical and emotional support

do not be tempted to restrain the person you look after unless you believe their behaviour is putting them at risk and they do not have the mental ability or capacity to make a decision

Sexual behaviour in children

Sexual exploration and play is a natural part of childhood sexual development, and helps children develop physically and emotionally.
Read information on sexual behaviour in children on the NSPCC website Read information on the normal behaviours typical of each development stage on the NSPCC website
Sometimes children show sexual behaviour that's inappropriate or unexpected for their age. This can be because of:

curiosity

anxiety

a traumatic experience

a learning disability

a mental health problem

If a child acts inappropriately in public, try to distract them with another activity. This can be a useful way to defuse the situation.

If you think a child's behaviour is related to an illness, speak to the healthcare professionals involved in their care and ask for advice on how to manage their behaviour.

They can tell you about local or national organisations that could help.

If you're concerned about the safety or welfare of a child, call the NSPCC helpline on 0808 800 5000.

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How to deal with challenging behaviour in children - Social care and support guide

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If you're worried about a child, encouraging them to talk can be very helpful, whether you're a parent, grandparent, friend or teacher.
If you think a child you know has a problem, it can be hard to know how to start talking to them about it.

When there are problems at home, such as parents fighting, divorce or a death in the family, children can become withdrawn and upset.

Being able to talk to someone other than a parent is sometimes very helpful for children. Grandparents, uncles, aunts, teachers or even a counsellor can all offer support.

Look for clues in their play

Children express themselves through play as well as words. You can learn a lot about how they're feeling by simply spending time with them and watching them play.

Stressed and upset children often play fighting games with their toys. Comment on this by saying, "There are a lot of fights going on" or "It seems pretty frightening". This can help to get them talking about what's bothering them.

Even if you do not start a conversation, you'll be making the child feel more comfortable with you, paving the way for them to open up to you about their problems.

If you can get them talking, gently ask what's wrong. But if the child does not want to open up, let the subject go. You can then repeat the process at another time until they're ready to tell you what's bothering them.

If a child is too frightened to talk

If you're worried that a child you know might be being abused, it can help to ask a question like, "Is mummy getting very cross with you? You can tell me about it if you want to".

A child might not understand that they're being abused. They may simply see it as a parent being angry or annoyed with them.

Children who are being sexually abused often do not talk about it because they think it's their fault or they have been convinced by their abuser that it's normal or a "special secret".

See more about spotting signs of child sexual abuse.

Children will often ask if you're going to tell anyone about what they've told you. Never promise not to tell, but explain that you'll only tell other people who want to help.

If you suspect abuse, encourage them to call ChildLine (0800 1111) or ring the NSPCC yourself (0808 800 5000) and get advice about how to report it.

If a child is aggressive or misbehaving

If a child is fighting or being aggressive, they're doing it for a good reason, and talking may help you discover the reason.

Start by telling the child that their bad behaviour is unacceptable and why - for example, because it will harm other people or get them into trouble. Then offer them the chance to talk about why they're angry.

This might not work instantly because an angry child might not listen to you straight away. Do not give up. Children are aware when they're behaving badly, and it's important to find out the reasons why.

See more about helping your child with anger issues.

If your child is worried about scary news

In this digital age it is virtually impossible to stop children from finding out about upsetting news events, such as terrorism, war and violent crime, that they may find traumatic.

Advice from the Mental Health Foundation includes:

do not try to blackout all exposure to news; this is both unlikely to succeed and could actually increase their fears

be truthful about what has happened

let them know it is normal to be concerned and tell them you're also concerned

encourage them to ask questions if they seem unclear about what has happened

reassure them that you will do everything you can to keep them safe

The Mental Health Foundation has advice about talking to your children about scary world news.

If your child is grieving

Young children do not always understand what death means. It helps to explain it by saying, "Nana's died. She's not going to be with us any more."

Watch children carefully if someone close to them has died. If they seem tearful or withdrawn, encourage them to open up about how they're feeling by talking about the person who's died.

You could say something like, "It's very sad that Nana has died" or "I feel sad that Nana has died, and sometimes it's hard to understand why people die".

See more about children and bereavement.

If you're still worried about your child

If you're still concerned about your child after talking to them, see a GP for further advice.

See some tips on talking to teenagers.

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If problem behaviour is causing you or your child distress, or upsetting the rest of the family, it's important to deal with it.

Do what feels right

What you do has to be right for your child, yourself and the family. If you do something you do not believe in or that you do not feel is right, it probably will not work. Children notice when you do not mean what you're saying.

Do not give up

Once you've decided to do something, continue to do it. Solutions take time to work. Get support from your partner, a friend, another parent or your health visitor. It's good to have someone to talk to about what you're doing.

Be consistent

Children need consistency. If you react to your child's behaviour in one way one day and a different way the next, it's confusing for them. It's also important that everyone close to your child deals with their behaviour in the same way.

Try not to overreact

This can be difficult. When your child does something annoying time after time, your anger and frustration can build up.

It's impossible not to show your irritation sometimes, but try to stay calm. Move on to other things you can both enjoy or feel good about as soon as possible.

Find other ways to cope with your frustration, like talking to other parents.

Talk to your child

Children do not have to be able to talk to understand. It can help if they understand why you want them to do something. For example, explain why you want them to hold your hand while crossing the road.

Once your child can talk, encourage them to explain why they're angry or upset. This will help them feel less frustrated.

Be positive about the good things

When a child's behaviour is difficult, the things they do well can be overlooked. Tell your child when you're pleased about something they've done. You can let your child know when you're pleased by giving them attention, a hug or a smile.

Offer rewards

You can help your child by rewarding them for good behaviour. For example, praise them or give them their favourite food for tea.

If your child behaves well, tell them how pleased you are. Be specific. Say something like, "Well done for putting your toys back in the box when I asked you to."

Do not give your child a reward before they've done what they were asked to do. That's a bribe, not a reward.

Avoid smacking

Smacking may stop a child doing what they're doing at that moment, but it does not have a lasting positive effect.

Children learn by example so, if you hit your child, you're telling them that hitting is OK. Children who are treated aggressively by their parents are more likely to be aggressive themselves. It's better to set a good example instead.

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Advice for parents and carers on dealing with difficult behaviour in toddlers and young children, including toddler temper tantrums.