Today, we are incredibly proud, humbled and emotional to announce that we have reached a milestone that once seemed almost unimaginable. The Oliver Steeper Foundation has now provided 2,000 LifeVac anti-choking devices across the United Kingdom. Read more here: tosf.org.uk/post/2-000-lifev…

For our family, LifeVac is far more than a piece of emergency equipment. We have experienced first-hand the difference it can make in the most terrifying of circumstances. After losing our son Oliver following a choking incident, we could never have imagined that we would one day find ourselves facing another life-threatening airway emergency with our second child. He was suffering from tonsillitis and Zoe was administering Calpol using an oral syringe when, at that very moment, he suddenly went into a febrile convulsion. During the seizure, he was unable to swallow the Calpol that had just been administered and it obstructed his airway. He stopped breathing and rapidly turned grey. Faced with every parent’s worst nightmare for a second time, we reached for our LifeVac. One application of the LifeVac cleared the Calpol from his airway. His colour began to return and he started breathing again. An ambulance attended and the crew subsequently told us that, in their assessment, the LifeVac had saved his life. After everything our family had already endured following Oliver’s death, hearing those words was incredibly difficult to comprehend. We had lost one child following a choking incident, and then found ourselves watching an airway clearance device help save the life of his younger brother. Jake made a full recovery following the incident. Since then, he has unfortunately gone on to experience a further five febrile convulsions. We are hopeful that as he grows older, he will eventually grow out of these episodes, as is often the case with febrile seizures, but each one is understandably frightening for us as parents given what we have already been through. It is an experience that will stay with us forever and one of the reasons we are so passionate about choking awareness, first aid, and access to genuine LifeVac devices. We sincerely hope that most families will purchase a LifeVac and never have a reason to use it. But we know from personal experience that choking emergencies can happen without warning, in circumstances you could never predict, and when they do, every second matters. Buy a genuine LifeVac device and support our registered charity at no extra cost to you. Visit lifevac.uk and use code OF10 at checkout to receive 10% off your order. LifeVac will also donate 15% back to The Oliver Steeper Foundation. Every purchase helps us provide LifeVac devices free of charge to UK nurseries, preschools and childminders in memory of our son Oliver, who tragically died following a choking incident at a Kent nursery in September 2021. See our charity, make a donation or read our story at tosf.org.uk #LifeVac #ChokingAwareness #FirstAid #BePrepared #OliverSteeperFoundation

Consumers should be extremely careful when purchasing anti-choking devices online. The UK Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has previously raised concerns about counterfeit and unbranded anti-choking devices available through online marketplaces. Products may look similar in photographs while differing significantly in their manufacture, documentation, regulatory compliance or performance. LifeVac is a MHRA-registered medical device in the UK and is currently the only airway clearance device of its type with MHRA registration. Other products may not be regulated as medical devices in the same way, which makes it especially important for consumers to check the regulatory status of anything they are considering purchasing. When buying equipment intended to be used during a potentially life-threatening emergency, price should never be the only consideration. Check exactly what you are buying, purchase through reputable sources and be particularly cautious of products making extraordinary claims or appearing to imitate established devices. Emergency equipment is something you hope you will never need but if the day comes when you do need it, you need to know what you have purchased. Buy a genuine LifeVac device and support our registered charity at no extra cost to you. Visit lifevac.uk and use code OF10 at checkout to receive 10% off your order. LifeVac will also donate 15% back to The Oliver Steeper Foundation. Every purchase helps us provide LifeVac devices free of charge to UK nurseries, preschools and childminders in memory of our son Oliver, who tragically died following a choking incident at a Kent nursery in September 2021. See our charity, make a donation or read our story at tosf.org.uk

LIFEVAC IS NON-INVASIVE. LifeVac is classified as a non-invasive airway clearance device, as its use does not require the insertion of any tube, instrument, or component into the casualty’s airway. Instead, a correctly sized mask is applied externally over the mouth and nose to establish an effective seal, allowing suction to be generated when the device is activated. This external application is a key design feature and forms an important distinction between LifeVac and invasive airway management techniques, which are undertaken by appropriately trained healthcare professionals in clinical or pre-hospital environments. LifeVac is intended to be used as an adjunct emergency intervention in situations where recognised choking first aid has been attempted without success, or cannot be performed. It is not designed to replace established Basic Life Support (BLS) protocols, nor to substitute professional medical assessment, clinical judgement, or definitive treatment. Rather, it should be considered as part of a broader emergency response framework, complementing existing first aid measures. As with all emergency medical devices, it is essential that users are appropriately familiarised with the manufacturer’s instructions for use prior to any real-life emergency. In addition, maintaining current knowledge and competence in recognised choking first aid procedures remains fundamental to an effective and appropriate response in the event of an airway obstruction. Buy a genuine LifeVac device and support our registered charity at no extra cost to you. Visit lifevac.uk and use code OF10 at checkout to receive 10% off your order. LifeVac will also donate 15% back to The Oliver Steeper Foundation. Every purchase helps us provide LifeVac devices free of charge to UK nurseries, preschools and childminders in memory of our son Oliver, who tragically died following a choking incident at a Kent nursery in September 2021. See our charity, make a donation or read our story at tosf.org.uk #LifeVac #AirwayClearance #ChokingAwareness #FirstAid

💛 A HUGE THANK YOU TO THE BANANA MOON FRANCHISE TEAM! 💛 We would like to say a massive thank you to the entire Banana Moon Franchise team for their incredibly generous donation of £250.00 to The Oliver Steeper Foundation. Every penny of this donation will go straight back into supporting our work, helping us to provide genuine LifeVac anti-choking devices to registered childcare and early years settings across the UK. Each donation we receive allows us to continue reaching more nurseries, preschools and childminders and, ultimately, helps us work towards our goal of ensuring that settings have access to this potentially life-saving equipment should standard choking first aid ever fail. Banana Moon holds an extra-special place in our hearts, and we are incredibly proud of the relationship that has developed between our Foundation and their nursery network. In 2025, Banana Moon launched its “Big moments, bright futures” initiative as part of its wider Bright futures safety programme. Through the initiative, and with the support of Eden Training Solutions, every Banana Moon nursery across the UK was equipped with a LifeVac anti-choking device, making Banana Moon one of the major nursery groups to take such a significant network-wide step in strengthening choking emergency preparedness. Their support didn't end with simply placing devices into their nurseries. Banana Moon has continued to support our work, raise awareness of Oliver's story and champion the importance of choking prevention, first aid and having additional emergency equipment available when first aid fails. Relationships like this mean an enormous amount to Zoe and me personally. What began from the most devastating circumstances imaginable has developed into a shared determination to make childcare settings safer and help prevent another family experiencing the loss that led to the creation of our Foundation. Thank you to everyone at Banana Moon Franchise for your continued friendship, support and this wonderful £250 donation. 💛 That £250 will now go straight back into our mission and help us put more LifeVac devices where they belong, in childcare settings, ready and available should they ever be needed. 🌙 Thank you, Banana Moon. Here's to many more “Big moments, bright futures.” #BananaMoon #BigMomentsBrightFutures #BrightFutures #OliverSteeperFoundation #LifeVac #ChokingAwareness #EarlyYears #ChildSafety #ThankYou

LifeVac is a non-invasive airway clearance device intended to provide an additional intervention option in the event of a choking emergency where established Basic Life Support (BLS) choking first aid techniques have been attempted and have not successfully resolved the obstruction, or where such techniques cannot be performed. It is essential to understand that LifeVac is not a replacement for recognised choking first aid or formal resuscitation training. The primary response in any suspected choking incident should always be the prompt recognition of the signs of airway obstruction, immediate activation of emergency medical services where appropriate, and the application of current, evidence-based first aid guidance. In situations where standard first aid measures are unsuccessful in relieving the obstruction, an airway clearance device such as LifeVac may be considered as an additional means of attempting to dislodge the foreign body. However, the presence of such equipment should never be viewed in isolation as a complete emergency response strategy. Effective preparedness relies on a combination of appropriate training, situational awareness, and timely decision-making. Understanding how to identify a choking emergency, when to escalate care, and how and when to correctly utilise any supplementary equipment is just as important as having the device available. Buy a genuine LifeVac device and support our registered charity at no extra cost to you. Visit lifevac.uk and use code OF10 at checkout to receive 10% off your order. LifeVac will also donate 15% back to The Oliver Steeper Foundation. Every purchase helps us provide LifeVac devices free of charge to UK nurseries, preschools and childminders in memory of our son Oliver, who tragically died following a choking incident at a Kent nursery in September 2021. See our charity, make a donation or read our story at tosf.org.uk #LifeVac #ChokingAwareness #FirstAid #BePrepared

Our applications are now open for 25 further LifeVac devices. If you are a registered nursery, preschool or childminder you can apply. Please note you will need your URN number handy to apply. The application form will automatically close when 25 devices is reached.

Following today's successful application round, and with every device now ordered, we are beyond proud to share that The Oliver Steeper Foundation has now funded and supplied 1,900 genuine LifeVac devices to nurseries, preschools and childminders across the UK. When we started this journey in Oliver's memory, we could never have imagined how many people would stand beside us. Every donation, whether £1 or £1,000, every fundraising event, every raffle prize, every cake sale, every sponsored challenge and every act of kindness has helped make this possible. To every single person who has donated, fundraised, shared our story or supported our mission, thank you. You have helped ensure that Oliver's name continues to live on through a legacy of hope, protection and potentially life-saving equipment in childcare settings across the country. We are incredibly proud of what we have achieved together. Although nothing will ever bring our beautiful little boy back, knowing that his name is helping to protect thousands of children is something we will never take for granted. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for believing in our mission and for helping us turn unimaginable heartbreak into a legacy that will save lives. Here's to the next milestone, together. If you can make a small donation, please visit tosf.org.uk 💙 Oliver's legacy lives on. 💙

Happy Father's Day to all the dads who are celebrating today, and especially to those carrying a loss that never leaves them. To the fathers who have lost a child, who live each day with a piece of their heart missing, we see you. Today can be one of the hardest days of the year. While the world celebrates, you may be remembering, reflecting, and longing for the moments that should have been. To the dads whose children are no longer here, you are still a father. Your love did not end when your child's life did. Their memory lives on in everything you do, and the bond you share can never be broken. We also think of stepdads, grandads, foster dads, dads-to-be, those longing to become fathers, and all the men who have taken on a fatherly role and made a difference in a child's life. Today, we honour every version of fatherhood the joyful, the challenging, and the heartbreaking. For those carrying an empty chair at the table, we are holding you especially close in our thoughts today. Happy Father's Day. ❤️ #fathersday #childloss #grief

We are incredibly grateful to the Roger De Haan Charitable Trust whose generous support has enabled The Oliver Steeper Foundation to fund 50 FREE LifeVac anti-choking devices for registered Early Years settings across Folkestone & Hythe. These invaluable, proven life-saving devices are intended for use when first aid has failed or cannot be performed during a choking emergency and will help provide an additional layer of protection for children across our local community. Applications are now open to registered EYFS childcare settings including childminders, nurseries and preschools within Folkestone & Hythe. Apply here: tosf.org.uk/lifevacregister Together, we can continue working towards making childcare settings safer for every child.

A new counterfeit is currently circulating called “RescueBreath”. A product which appears to mimic the design and concept of LifeVac, whilst lacking the fundamental safeguards and regulatory standards expected of a genuine medical device in the United Kingdom. Unlike genuine MHRA-regulated devices supplied through LifeVac Europe LTD, these imitation products raise serious concerns surrounding safety, accountability and compliance. We have seen examples with no legitimate CE/UKCA compliance markings, no verified MHRA registration, no transparent clinical oversight and no evidence of recognised regulatory approval for emergency airway clearance use. This is not simply a cheap alternative. When a device is intended to be used during a life-threatening choking emergency involving a child, poor manufacturing standards, counterfeit imitation designs or unregulated products could have devastating consequences, and can be fatal when used. A device used in a medical emergency should never be bought purely because it is cheaper online. We strongly urge all childcare settings, parents and organisations to: • Verify MHRA registration and regulatory compliance • Purchase only from trusted authorised suppliers • Avoid imitation or counterfeit “LifeVac-style” products • Report potentially unsafe medical devices to the MHRA Yellow Card scheme When seconds matter, safety, testing and regulation matter. Counterfeit and imitation products have no place in child safety.

The only GENUINE anti-choking device available in the UK. MRHA regulated and CE marked. Use discount code OF10 at lifevac.uk and claim 10% discount whilst helping our charity provider more devices to early years settings across the UK.

Tomorrow, London Marathon takes on a very special meaning for us. @LondonMarathon Chaz Mount will be lining up at the start, not after months of careful planning and training, but after stepping up at short notice in the most selfless way. When his wonderful partner Billie found out she was pregnant, Chaz made the decision to take on the challenge himself rather than see the place be postponed. That says everything about the kind of person he is. In just a matter of weeks, Chaz has prepared for one of the most physically and mentally demanding races there is. It is no small task. The miles are long, the crowds are relentless, and the course tests every ounce of determination you have. Yet he is doing it with purpose, whilst being chased by Daddy Pig. Together, Chaz and Billie have already raised over £4,900 for our charity. For a small foundation like ours, that level of support is truly significant. It will directly help us continue placing life-saving Lifevac devices into childcare settings and protecting young lives and staff within. If you can, please get behind Chaz as he takes on this gruelling challenge tomorrow. Every bit of encouragement and support matters when the legs start to tire and the finish line still feels far away. If you do see Chaz in his branded shirt, please give him a massive cheer! You can support him here: justgiving.com/page/everyste… Chaz, we are incredibly grateful. We will be cheering you on every step of the way, just like you've taken Every Step For Oliver 📷

We have now released our January 2026 charity video. View here: youtube.com/watch?v=rxhc_JSs…

As we reflect on the year, we want to say a heartfelt thank you to the public, local communities, and businesses who have supported The Oliver Steeper Foundation throughout the past twelve months. Thanks to that collective support, we have had another incredible year and have now delivered more than 1,560 LifeVac devices to early years settings across the UK, helping to improve safety for children nationwide. We would also like to formally thank our trustees for their continued leadership, governance, and commitment to our mission, as well as our truly amazing volunteers who have given their time, energy, and dedication to support our work throughout the year. Their support has been instrumental in driving forward the LifeVac campaign and ensuring this vital equipment reaches the settings that need it most. Above all, we hope that Oli is looking down, proud of what has been achieved in his memory. After years of tireless campaigning, the changes to the Early Years Foundation Stage were rolled out this September, strengthening protections for children and creating a lasting legacy from his life. Lewis and Zoe would also like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a happy, healthy New Year. Thank you for standing alongside us and for being part of everything we have achieved this year.