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Sun safety
Shunburn- Stay safe in the sun
Online sun safety resource: https://www.teenagecancertrust.org/support-us/spread-word/shunburn-stay-safe-sun Supporting materials can be downloaded for free at: https://www.teenagecancertrust.org/shunburn-resources-download-form |
Ultraviolet (UV) light detecting beads UV-AST (Assorted)
Audience: Children, Young people and adults (Not suitable for children under 3 due to small parts) Description: Indicates exposure to ultraviolet light from the sun and other sources. Pack includes approx 250 beads that can be used to make accessories like bracelets (string not included) or simply used in demonstrations. They contain a colour changing pigment that will cycle from white to bright colours quickly once exposed to the sun or other UV light source. They are not affected by all types of visible light- only UV light. |
Sun Awareness poster pack
Audience: Young people and adults A4 Poster pack including 4 two-sided A5 leaflets UV Forecast/skin type- This leaflet provides detailed information on our UV forcasting app 'World UV', including in-app features and UV forecast capabilities. The reverse of this leaflet offers a visual breakdown of various skin types, detailing how each skin type is identified and typically reacts to the sun Save our skin/At risk? This leaflet offers essential sun safety techniques to be put into practice during periods of exposure. The reverse provides explanations of the various contributing factors which may place individuals and groups at higher risk of developing skin cancer. How to check your skin/ABCDEasy mole checking method- This leaflet provides guidance on how to conduct a full body check of your skin for any irregularities. The reverse provides an easy step-by-step method to check moles. Common skin cancers- This leaflet offers an introduction into the most common skin cancers in the UK, Basal Cell Carcinoma and Squamous Cell Carcinoma. The reverse provides guidance of where to look, what to look for and what to do should you spot something suspcious. |
Skin cancer disc set
Audience: Young people and adults Convenient portable disk set is ideal for showing the differences among skin lesions, including those that are cancerous. The front of each disk contains visual representations (6 mm and enlarged) of one of five skin lesions (dysplastic nevus, actinic keratosis, malignant melanoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and basal cell carcinoma). The back of each disk contains additional information about each lesion. 10-cm diameter |
Internet safety
Internet safety balls
Description: These balls are a highly effective way of facilitating internet safety. They make an excellent ice-breaker or warm-up activity and are ideal for Circle Time, in large or small groups. Throw the ball and the catcher responds to whatever is nearest to their right thumb - a question, an instruction or a symbol with a specific meaning. The balls come with instruction sheets with suggestions for play. The set includes: Social Media savvy Ball & Cyberbullying Ball. Suitable for all ages 4+ Approx size when inflated 20cm |
Accident prevention
RNLI Lifeboats
Description: Float to live- What to do in an emergency Water safety advice and information available online via RNLI Lifeboats |
Royal life saving society UK
Description: Water safety code Free online advice and resources to help promote the water safety code via Royal life saving society UK |
Child accident prevention poster pack
Contents: Contains 5 x A3 laminated hazards in the home posters; 1 x A3 laminated safety out and about poster; safety leaflets on seat belts, garden safety, home alone, hot drink scalds and bath safety; stairs, steps and seats safety booklet; ideas for lesson plan booklet |
A child's eye view of keeping healthy, staying safe [DVD]
Audience: 5-11 Years Description: Five programs covering a range of health and safety topics including safety out and about, safety with fire and keeping healthy. Includes songs, group and individual activities. Approx 1 hr 40 mins with digital booklet. Made in consultation with and endorsed by the government departments and children’s charities. |
Teaching packs, games & activites
Act-fast anti choking trainer
Provide instruction in the correct way to perform the Heimlich manoeuvre without a manikin. When you perform the manoeuvre correctly on a partner wearing the vest, a foam plug shoots into the air. Wear the vest yourself and use a counter or chair for self-rescue. Includes ten foam plugs. Perfect for training hospital, fire, school, and other personnel |
Medicine bottles
Audience: Children and young people A collection of empty prescription drugs and over-the-counter medicine packets and bottles for use in classroom settings. There is an online game that is also useful: http://pillsvscandy.com/ |
Health for life Ages 4-7.
Health for life is divided into two books, one for ages 4-7 and the other for ages 8-11, which correspond broadly to Key stages 1 and 2 in the English and Welsh curriculum. In both books, material is presented to enable children to move through a broad- based healthy lifestyles program and then to consideration of three sensitive issues; Growing and changing (me and my relationships); Keeping safe & healthy eating; medicines and drugs |
Health for life Ages 8-11
Health for life is divided into two books, one for ages 4-7 and the other for ages 8-11, which correspond broadly to Key stages 1 and 2 in the English and Welsh curriculum. In both books, material is presented to enable children to move through a broad- based healthy lifestyles program and then to consideration of three sensitive issues; Growing and changing (me and my relationships); Keeping safe & healthy eating; medicines and drugs |