In this episode, Kate chats with Katrina Phillips, CEO of the Child Accident Prevention Trust, and Hollie Phillips (no relation!) who is Mum to Ralphie, a healthy, happy toddler who swallowed a button battery on his first birthday. Hear the story of what happened to Ralphie and how his mum’s tenacity saved his life. Learn more about why these batteries are so dangerous, how to spot the signs that your child might have swallowed a button battery, and what to do if you suspect the worst.
References:
Learn more about the Child Accident Prevention Trust here
Find out all you need to know about button battery safety here
Download your Button Battery Fact Sheet
Great Ormond Street Hospital: Learn what to do if you suspect your child has swallowed a button battery
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Hollie Phillips is a mum to two boys Albie age 7 and Ralphie age 3. Currently one of the senior team and lead SENco at a nursery, Hollie also runs meet-up groups for mums who need a safe, judgement-free space to chat. After her son Ralphie swallowed a button battery, Hollie became a charity ambassador for the Child Accident Prevention Trust, supporting their campaigns on button battery danger and she also supports the Harper Lee Foundation.
Katrina Phillips is Chief Executive of the Child Accident Prevention Trust. Katrina has received an OBE for services to child safety, recognising her tireless commitment to the safety of children. With children and families at the heart of what she does, Katrina has a keen grasp of the many factors that influence the risk of serious accidents, including poverty and poor housing that place some children in greater danger. She recognises the valuable role that frontline services, professional bodies, government departments, businesses and other charities all play increating a safer world for children. This drives her commitment to working in partnership and has maximised the impact of the charity’s work.