Ready when it matters. Families safety & first response guide

Ready When It Matters

A Family Safety & First-Response Guide for Children Aged 6–16

By Esther Uche

Prepare your family for emergencies with Ready When It Matters, a practical, child-friendly guide designed to help children aged 6–16 understand what to do when unexpected situations arise.

This easy-to-follow e-book introduces essential emergency numbers in the UK, what to do when someone collapses, CPR and AED awareness, fire safety at home, everyday personal safety, and how to create a family emergency plan.

With age-appropriate activities, simple explanations, printable worksheets, checklists, and family planning pages, it helps parents teach children important safety skills and build confidence without unnecessary fear.

What’s included:

• UK emergency numbers: 999, 112 and NHS 111
• Emergency response and first-aid awareness
• CPR and defibrillator (AED) guidance
• Fire safety and escape planning
• Personal and online safety
• Age-specific activities for children aged 6–16
• Printable family emergency plans and safety worksheets

Perfect for: Parents, guardians, caregivers, and families who want to help children become more prepared, confident, and safety-aware.

Be prepared. Be safe. Save lives.

This educational resource supports family safety awareness and does not replace professional first-aid training or emergency medical advice.