Paediatric first aid courses

[ken2]

Looking for a local paediatric first aid course suitable for parents. Really grateful for any suggestions / recommendations if anyone's done one recently.

Many thanks

Caroline

[Sanne Panne]

Sorry this is not local (my class was near Regent's Park) but it was absolutely great (teacher was a very experienced and lively paramedic) and very affordable. Just in case you don't get a good local recommendation: safeandsound.uk.net

[Smiler]

Red cross do one-day workshops, nearest one is Beckenham though.

[sillywoman]

The London Ambulance Service do a lovely course, they charge ?5 per person to cover the venue hire plus refreshments, but if you're doing it at your place, there is nothing to pay.

They don't charge for the First Aid Course for babies & there is another course tailored for toddlers, this one has a cost of ?10 per head, but I find the babies' one good enough to cover young toddlers.

The number for LAS is 02074633120. That is the main office number, you can explain what you need, and then arrange a date which is convenient for you and the available instructors.

My understanding is that because it's a charity rather than a business, they're not aiming to make a profit from you - just cover costs. I've had them round to do a courses and the paramedic who ran it was excellent.

[ken2]

Thanks so much to all - really helpful suggestions. Think I'll try the ambulance service in the first instance, but if that doesn't work out safe and sound is a really good recommendation. Thanks again.