Broken bone

Learn how to help someone who has broken a bone
Learning objectives
- Learn how to recognise when someone might have a broken bone
- Learn the key action to help when someone might 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 might have a broken bone

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What to do if someone has broken a bone

Step 1.
The person has pain, bruising or swelling or they are lying in an unnatural position, following a fall or a blow from an object.

Step 2.
Support the injury with their hand, or use a cushion or items of clothing to prevent unnecessary movement.

Step 3.
As soon as possible, call 999 or get someone else to do it. Continue supporting the injury until help arrives.
Can you help someone who has broken a bone?
Learn
These activities help young people learn what to do when someone has broken a bone.
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Broken bone – learn activity
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Broken bone – learner skill guide
Practise
These activities help young people practise how to help someone who has broken a bone
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First aid skill - practise activity ideas
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Broken bone - practise role play
Share and remember
These activities help young people to remember the key actions and share their knowledge with others.

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