What to do if someone cuts their finger off It is surprisingly common for people to accidentally cut off part of their fingers, most often by shutting their hand in a slamming door or window or catching their fingers in a hinge or other moving part. Knowing the most...
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7 Illnesses That Pharmacists Can Now Diagnose and Treat
To try and relieve the pressure on General Practice, the Government has introduced the ability for Pharmacists, as trained health professionals, to have a greater input in the prevention and treatment of certain illnesses. The Pharmacy First scheme is now allowing...
Burns – The Best Advice for Treating a Burn
Burns are extremely common, painful and potentially life-changing injuries. Burns frequently become infected and scarring from burns is often disfiguring and permanent. In fact, British hospitals treat 13,000 burns injuries each year. 200 people die from burns related...
How to Enjoy a Flipping Good Pancake Day Without an Injury
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...
Flu – The Ultimate Survival Guide
As flu season arrives, many people are understandably worried about getting ill. Recent statistics show the increased strain on the NHS with 3,746 patients a day with flu. But what is the difference between the various strains of flu, how can we prevent it and how...
Hypothermia, Frostbite, Chilblains – Surviving Cold Weather
During the winter months it is important to protect yourself from the dangers of cold weather. The elderly, frail and very young are at most risk, however, anyone can suffer from hypothermia and it can be very serious. Alcohol makes people more susceptible to...
Head Injuries in Children and Bloody Noses
Head injuries Children also frequently bang their heads and it is difficult to tell whether or not they have done any serious damage. Although, most head injuries are not serious and simply result on a bump or bruise. However, severe or repeated head...
Head Injuries in Sports and a Guide to Gradual Return to Activity and Sport
There has been growing concern over the long-term effects of head injuries. Consequently, many influential sporting groups have come together to provide a cohesive approach to managing head injuries in sports. The following article outlines their findings and...
10 Top Tips and First Aid Advice for a Safe Skiing Holiday
Skiing is amazing fun and makes for a fabulous family holiday, but the adrenaline buzz is not without risks! Here are some tips to make your holiday just that bit safer, to help everyone remain warm and healthy and get the maximum from their time on the slopes....
First Aid Treatment for Shock
What is shock? Shock is a lack of oxygen to the tissues of the body, usually caused by a fall in blood volume or blood pressure. It occurs when you do not have enough blood circulating around your body. Shock occurs as a result of the body’s circulatory...
Spiking and How to Keep Yourself Safe
Spiking and How to Keep Yourself Safe You will have heard the horror stories about spiking incidents while at festivals on a night out but unfortunately more and more young people are becoming victims of this horrible form of abuse. Official statistics on spiking are...
10 Common Ear Problems and What You Can Do About Them
ion Ear problems can be very uncomfortable and unpleasant, especially in children. However, they don't usually cause long term problems. Here are the top common ear problems and how to deal with them so they don't cause too much pain or distress. Ear...
5 First Aid Adaptations for Pregnancy
Pregnancy can be an exciting time for new parents, but for many it brings many worries. There are some adaptations to first aid that are good to know if you or someone you know is pregnant. 1. Choking If a heavily pregnant person is choking, first see if they...
Essential First Aid Kit to Help Survive Christmas and New Year
5 Health Essentials to survive Christmas Christmas and New Year are busy times of year. The festive season sees a dramatic increase in the number accidents and illnesses, with more people rushing around and families pooling their germs! However, it is also a...
When Do You Need an Ambulance? Recognising the Signs
The NHS is really suffering this winter and is under greater strain than ever before. This means it is vitally important that we only use our emergency services when we really need them, so that they are available to help with life-threatening medical emergencies....