by Emma Hammett | Mar 2, 2021 | Uncategorized |
The NHS is under increasing strain and the UK’s ambulance service is under more pressure than ever. The London Ambulance Service is currently receiving up to 8,000 emergency calls a day. This means that first aid skills are more important than ever. Treating...
by Emma Hammett | Feb 12, 2021 | First Aid Advice, Top tips, Uncategorized |
Pancake day traditionally started to use up luxury ingredients prior to Lent. However, now it has now become a great family celebration. Statistics have revealed that frighteningly this one evening is often responsible for more people requiring hospital...
by Emma Hammett | Feb 2, 2021 | Uncategorized |
The importance of a First Aid course Any first-time parent knows there is nothing quite as overwhelming as being in charge of a new and vulnerable life. It’s easy to see why new parents can feel daunted when you factor in hormones, sleep deprivation, the newfound...
by Emma Hammett | Jan 18, 2021 | First Aid Advice, Uncategorized |
Throughout lockdown First Aid for Life will continue to hold both practical and online First Aid courses. Our team are still here for you and your essential training. However, as a registered nurse in the midst of this crisis, I wanted to do my bit to help. The...
by Emma Hammett | Dec 9, 2020 | Schools, Uncategorized |
Updated December 2020 There is considerable debate surrounding the use of cycle helmets. Do they really provide vital protection? Do they just give cyclists a false sense of security, that leads to more accidents? The eternal question is – do they really save...
by Emma Hammett | Dec 4, 2020 | First Aid Advice, Top tips, Uncategorized |
Follow our top tips to keep you and your family safe over the holidays from the twelve mishaps of Christmas! Christmas can be a magical time of year. However, it is also a time when there are...
by Emma Hammett | Dec 4, 2020 | First Aid Advice, Uncategorized |
The dangers of swallowing a battery Button batteries burn. The damage is noticeable within just 30 minutes and if the child does not receive immediate medical help, they may die. Often, the first anyone knows that a child swallowed a button battery is when they start...
by Emma Hammett | Nov 30, 2020 | First Aid Advice, Uncategorized |
A study, published (Jan 2018) in the Environmental Science & Technology journal, looked at 200 toys taken from homes, charities and second-hand shops and nurseries in the South-West of England. They were looking to establish if older, plastic second-hand...
by Emma Hammett | Nov 27, 2020 | Uncategorized |
Resuscitation Council UK Statement on COVID-19 in relation to CPR and resuscitation in first aid and community settings. Updated 27 November 2020 – from...
by Emma Hammett | Nov 20, 2020 | Uncategorized |
The UK Government has launched an extensive obesity strategy aimed at getting people fit and relieving pressure on the NHS. A campaign to encourage cycling is a key part of this plan. There is no doubt that cycling is a great way to improve your physical and...
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