National burns Day

National Burn Awareness Day

On Wednesday 14 October, Mrs Gill and students were helping to support National Burns Awareness Day. In forms, students learned about the ongoing problem of burns and scalds injuries which often occur in homes and can result in long and life changing injuries.

Some of the ways you can keep yourself safe from burns are;

Installing smoke alarms on each floor that are tested regularly Keeping hot drinks out of reach of babies and young children Keeping saucepans at the back of the stove rather than the front, as well as turning the handles towards the back. Keeping secure fire screens in front of open fires, heaters and radiators. Storing matches and lighters out of reach Avoid putting a baby or a child into a bath or sink until the water has been tested Avoid warming baby bottles in microwaves Don’t leave hair straighteners unattended Never carry a hot drink whilst also carrying a baby or child

The most important thing to do if you receive a burn is to treat it with cool running water for 20 minutes. Prevention and good first aid are key to reducing the number of burns and scalds occurring in the UK every single day. The scars can be both physical and psychological but burns can easily be prevented. Always remember to keep yourself safe from any possible burn injuries and #BeBurnsAware.