Broken bone
How to help someone who may have a broken bone.
Learning objectives
- Learn how to recognise when someone may have a broken bone
- Learn the key action to help when someone may have a broken bone
- Practise applying the key action to a known situation in a role play
- Share something creative to inform others how they can help someone who may have a broken bone

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First aid for broken bones

Step 1
Someone may have broken a bone if they have fallen or been hit by something. They may be in a lot of pain. They could have swelling and bruising or be in a strange position.

Step 2
Keep it still and supported. You can use a cushion, clothes or even your hand.

Step 3
Tell an adult.
Think you know how to help someone who may have broken a bone?
Learn
Use these resources to help children learn how to help someone who has broken a bone.
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Broken bone - learn activity
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Broken bone – learn Powerpoint
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Broken bone - how to help card
Practise
Use these resources to help children practise helping someone who has a broken bone.
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First aid skill – practise activity ideas
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Broken bone – practise role-play card
Share your knowledge with others
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