please be aware of the following

🔥⚠️ Parent & Carer Alert: The “Salt & Ice Challenge”

👉 The “Salt and Ice Challenge” is a dangerous current online trend where young people place salt on their skin and press ice on top for as long as possible.

👉 This creates a chemical reaction, rapidly lowering the temperature and causing cryogenic (cold) burns, similar to frostbite.

👉 Children and young people may underestimate the harm as the cold numbs the skin, masking pain until significant damage has occurred. They may not realise the damage until it is too late.

👉 This can result in second- or third-degree burns requiring hospital treatment, potential need for skin grafts, lasting scarring, nerve damage, and impact on wellbeing.

⚠️ Please talk to children & young people about the dangers ⚠️

🔥⚠️Message for children & young people:

❄️ The “Salt & Ice Challenge” can leave scars for life. 
✨ Hurting yourself for likes is not worth the pain and permanent damage this can cause.
🚑 The “Salt & Ice Challenge” is NOT harmless. It can cause severe cold burns requiring hospital treatment, permanent scarring & in some cases has required skin grafts. 
⚠️ Don’t let a temporary online trend leave permanent scars ⚠️

🚑❗Immediate First Aid Advice:

🚿 Cool the affected area under lukewarm running water for at least 10 minutes.

❌ DO NOT apply ice, creams, or fluffy dressings.

✅ Cover with clean cling film or smooth plastic.

👉 Seek medical attention for deep, blistered, or extensive burns