by emma | Dec 10, 2018 | Uncategorized |
The Twelve Mishaps of Christmas On the first day of Christmas: 1 in 50 people have fallen out of the loft while getting decorations down. On the second day of Christmas: 8% of those aged 16-24 have ended up in A&E during the festive season. On the third day...
by emma | Nov 30, 2018 | Uncategorized |
Could air pollution in your home be making you ill? Indoor pollution, what it is and why it is worse at this time of year We all know to be wary of pollution outside of the home, but did you know that the air quality inside the home is even more important? We spend...
by emma | Nov 26, 2018 | Uncategorized |
Why we need blood donations It is essential that there remains a good stock of blood and plasma products. Anyone of us could need blood at any point; blood transfusions are vital to help us recover from many accidents, operations and treatments. Although the NHS...
by emma | Nov 20, 2018 | Uncategorized |
Calls for bleed kits be more readily available on the streets With the increasing number of stabbings and violent crime happening in the UK at the moment, ministers are calling for bleed kits to be made available to police as well as to the general public. What...
by emma | Nov 12, 2018 | Uncategorized |
Diabetes, vital information family and family should know Diabetes in a nutshell: the difference between high and low blood sugar – (Hyperglycaemia and Hypoglycaemia), what is diabetes and how to recognise there might be a problem. First Aid tips and advice...
by emma | Nov 2, 2018 | Uncategorized |
Surprising Statistics Concerning Sport Related Injuries in Children A new study published by the Royal Society of Medicine revealed almost 50% of sport injury-related trips to A&E are children and adolescents. 14-year old boys and 12-year old girls were the most...
by emma | Oct 23, 2018 | Uncategorized |
Whether you love Halloween or loathe it, the occasion is growing in popularity. For many, Halloween is a spine-chilling spectacular and night of unlimited sweets. For others it is simply overwhelming and intimidating. Whether you favour the full-on horror-fest or will...
by emma | Oct 22, 2018 | Uncategorized |
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Carbon monoxide is a colourless, odourless and tasteless gas that is poisonous. It is particularly dangerous because as it is breathed in, it enters the bloodstream and binds with haemoglobin to form carboxyhaemoglobin. The carbon monoxide...
by emma | Oct 15, 2018 | Uncategorized |
Learn how to save a life using CPR and a defibrillator – When the stakes are this high, don’t think twice, just try – is one message of Restart a Heart Day 2018 which urges us all to learn how to save a life. Without CPR the chances of surviving cardiac arrest...
by emma | Oct 12, 2018 | Uncategorized |
I was privileged to be asked to speak at one of Age UK London’s mini Conferences. The topic was about keeping older people safe and I was speaking alongside Ashley Martin from RoSPA. The event was a total sell-out, with a full waiting list too and the audience...
