by emma | Jun 21, 2018 | Uncategorized |
It is vital that people understand how and when to put someone into the recovery position and re-positioning someone can often save their life. About the recovery position When someone is unconscious/unresponsive most of their muscles relax and go floppy. The tongue...
by emma | Jun 14, 2018 | Uncategorized |
There is a lot of debate surrounding the use of cycle helmets. Do they really provide vital protection – or do they just give cyclists a false sense of security, that leads to more accidents? The eternal question is – do they really save lives? In March this...
by emma | Jun 12, 2018 | Uncategorized |
Many people undertake a first aid training course – either because they have to for their work or because they’ve just had a baby and all their friends are doing it. Almost nobody thinks they’ll ever actually need to use any of the skills they’ve learned – but being...
by emma | Jun 11, 2018 | Uncategorized |
It’s that time of year when schools the length and breadth of the country get ready to enjoy Sports Day. It’s a great day for the teachers organising it, the kids taking part and the parents proudly watching on – but with so much going on in a highly competitive...
by emma | Jun 4, 2018 | Uncategorized |
It’s a shocking statistic, but each year over 4,500 people in England and Wales die following a fall. Nearly a third of a million people will also need hospital treatment. It is often older people who suffer from falls and unfortunately many of them may never recover...
by emma | May 24, 2018 | Uncategorized |
What would your initial reaction be if a child in your care started choking on a grape? Would you know what steps to take if someone started having an asthma attack? And if a family member had a head injury, would you spot the signs of concussion? These are all...
by emma | May 21, 2018 | Uncategorized |
Panic attacks can happen to anyone, without any obvious cause or warning and can be extremely alarming both for the person experiencing the attack and anyone trying to help Exams increase stress – and children and teenagers up and down the country will be...
by emma | May 17, 2018 | Uncategorized |
Wedding season is here! Tales tell of some extraordinary things happening on people’s wedding days, demonstrating that the big day can unfortunately be fraught with danger. Months of planning aim to ensure that these days run smoothly, but read these tips to...
by emma | May 14, 2018 | Uncategorized |
Fasting is becoming increasingly common, both for religious and dietary reasons. To ensure you remain healthy when fasting, it is sensible to plan ahead and understand how fasting can affect your health. Read on for more advice on how to fast safely. Reasons for...
by emma | May 8, 2018 | Uncategorized |
We all know people who have asthma, but very few of us would know what to do if someone close by started to have a serious asthma attack and was struggling to breathe. Read on to find out what asthma is, what may trigger it and how to help someone having an asthma...
