A community IMPS programme has been developed, aimed at parents of young children. This is delivered through local children’s centres. The aim of Community I.M.P.S. is to contribute to reducing inappropriate hospital attendances by parents of young children, by reducing injury rates amongst those groups.

The session lasts two hours and covers the following topics:

• The range of healthcare services – alternatives to A&E.
• Injury reduction – how to prevent and treat minor injuries at home.
• How to treat an unconscious child.

Participants also receive their own ‘Family First Aid’ book that covers a wide variety of common childhood conditions plus some basic skills such as how to check a temperature and test a rash. It also gives some basic advice on injury prevention in the home.

A certificate is awarded upon completion of the course.

This programme is funded by Sandwell Primary Care Trust and is free to local Children’s Centres. Other groups are welcome to access the programme, but a charge will be made. Contact us for further details, including prices.

Rob Cotterill / Jane Rashid
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