How to help older people stay healthy at home This week millions of people have begun working from home as part of national measures to enforce social distancing during the coronavirus pandemic. Over-70s and vulnerable are classified as high-risk groups and should...
What makes skin irritated? Symptoms caused by an irritant usually appear within 48 hours, or even immediately. Milder irritants (such as soap and detergents) may not cause problems immediately – you may need frequent exposure to these before they cause...
Covid-19 A&E and Critical Care staff need your help! During the Coronavirus crisis, helping the community and supporting vital NHS staff has never been more important. Set up by a couple of friends of mine, a group of local volunteers are running meals to...
Talk of coronavirus is inescapable. It is dominating our media and because of this there are sometimes mixed messages. Government advice is constantly updating as the situation develops. The Novel Coronavirus (covid-19) is a highly virulent virus, originally...
As Easter approaches and supermarket aisles fill with brightly foil wrapped chocolate eggs, a heart breaking warning posted on a parenting website serves as a stark reminder of the choking danger posed by mini eggs. These, and other small spherical sweet treats, are...
How to help a Choking Baby, Child & Adult – a step by step guide A topic that we always cover on our first aid courses is how to help if anyone of any age is choking. According to St John Ambulance, 40% of parents have witnessed a choking baby, yet over 80%...
Hospitals admitted nearly 1500 children last year following the accidental ingestion of liquitabs. Some of those admitted required ventilation in Intensive Care and a couple required re-constructive surgery. These capsules look incredibly appealing to little ones....
What to do if someone cuts their finger off! Amputated Finger – what to do, important steps to help control bleeding and preserve the amputated part Sadly it is common for people to accidentally amputate the tips of their fingers. Fortunately, with the...
Pancake day is fun. Traditionally started to use up luxury ingredients prior to Lent, it has now become a great family celebration. However, statistics have revealed that frighteningly this one evening is often responsible for more people requiring hospital treatment...
What is Sepsis? Six signs of Sepsis – essential information for every parent: What are we talking about Sepsis is a common and potentially life-threatening condition where the body’s immune system overreacts to an infection. It results in widespread inflammation,...
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