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Lesson 6: How can I get help in a medical emergency?

Understanding how to get help in a medical emergency and role-playing a call with the ambulance service.
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London Ambulance Service emergency ambulance travelling through a city street

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Lesson plan

1. Recap and recall

Optional: remind the children of the PSHE agreement created in the Introductory lesson: Setting rules for RSE & PSHE lessons. If needed, upload an image of the agreement to the Presentation: PSHE agreement.

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Assessment – RSE & PSHE Y3: Health protection: How can we prevent illness and injury and respond if they happen?Lesson 1: How can good hygiene help prevent illness?Lesson 2: How can I protect myself from the sun?Lesson 3: How does my body protect itself from illnesses?Lesson 4: When should I tell an adult if I am worried about my health?Lesson 5: What first aid might help with common injuries?
Lesson 6: How can I get help in a medical emergency?
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Maintained by: Kapow Primary teamLast update: 17 September 2026

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