I’m Dawn (that’s me in the striped dress—turns out I have zero photos of myself, so my eldest took this, and I think she’s done a pretty good job!). I’m a mum to two little girls (the photo above is my eldest, a mini me, teaching her cousin CPR!), wife, paramedic, and now, author of the children’s book series Panda Paramedic.

As a paramedic, I see first-hand every day how vital first aid knowledge is during a medical emergency. Yet, time and time again, I encounter people with little or no understanding of even the most basic first aid. I believe everyone should have the confidence and skills to act in an emergency, and who better to start with than our next generation of little lifesavers?

That’s why I created Panda Paramedic, a fun and educational children’s book series. Think of it as a blend of Peppa Pig and Fireman Sam, but with a panda paramedic as the hero! Inspired by my youngest’s love for pandas, the books feature engaging stories and practical first aid lessons to empower children (and their grown-ups) with basic lifesaving skills. The talented Hannah Robinson illustrates the books (as my skills most definitely do not extend that far!).

Alongside the books I provide basic first aid workshops for children in Primary Schools. These hands-on workshops are designed to teach young learners essential skills in a fun, age-appropriate way. The workshops are themed around the Panda Paramedic books, and children can progress through the various workshops to acheive their Bronze, Silver and Gold awards in basic first aid.

For adults, I offer paediatric first aid courses that are OFSTED-compliant, along with tailored face-to-face first aid, resuscitation, and medical emergency training sessions. Whether you’re fulfilling a mandatory requirement for your role or simply want to learn, I make these sessions interactive, informative, and always delivered in a friendly and fun manner.

Thanks for supporting our mission at Panda Paramedic!