Broken bone

Learn how to help someone who has broken a bone
Guidance regarding giving first aid in the current coronavirus situation can be found in our News section. Please always consider your own personal safety first when delivering first aid.
Learning objectives
- Learn first aid skills
- Feel confident to help someone who needs first aid
- Feel able to help someone in need of first aid

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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
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