Hi, I'm SonzSB — Duty Manager with 20+ years in Health & Social Care.

I've spent over 20 years on shift in hospitals care homes and supported living. I thought I'd seen it all — until it happened at home.

My Dad choked in front of me

In that moment all my training went blank and I was just his daughter, scared and trying to remember what to do first. He was okay, thankfully but that panic stayed with me.

I realised if I felt that panic after 20 years on the job, how must family carers, support workers and parents feel?

That's why I made these two guides.

They are not textbook theory. They are what I wish I had in my hand that day with my Dad, and on every shift since — simple, plain-English pages: what to spot, high-risk foods and objects, safe positioning, and a clear 60-second checklist you can stick on the fridge or in a care plan folder.

My intent is simple — to help you feel calm and ready, not frozen, when seconds count.

These guides are for educational awareness and do not replace formal first aid training. Always call 999 in an emergency.

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