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,...
The Heart of The Matter According to the British Heart Foundation UK statistics, someone is taken to hospital with a heart attack every three minutes. Many people will be on their own when they have a heart attack. It is vital to know how to help yourself if...
Everything you need to know about heart health from cardiac arrest and CPR, to heart attacks and high blood pressure. The heart is one of our most vital organs and fundamental to life. We have written so many articles on this amazing organ, here is a review of some of...
Knife crime is at a record high in the UK. Just yesterday, a normal high street in South London was the scene of a terror attack. A man stabbed innocent passers-by before he was shot down by the police. He severely injured 3 people. Luckily, no one is in a...
Head injuries in sport continue to be a major concern. Football This concern has led the Scottish Football Association to announced they are set to introduce a ban on children under the age of 12 heading the ball in training sessions. The ban has resulted from...
Outdoor air quality has powerful consequences on our health. Do you know the air quality levels in the area where you live, or even in your own home? The quality of air is important not just for the 5.4 million people in the UK who are currently receiving...
Teenagers are risk takers! Teaching them first aid helps young people evaluate risk. It also empowers them with life skills to help themselves or their friends, if faced with a medical emergency. There is no doubt that teenagers often find themselves in circumstances...
Letting a child stay off school is a dilemma for many parents. It is a sad fact, but children spread germs! This is due to their developing immune systems, dubious hygiene (particularly when they have a cold) and a lack of awareness concerning personal boundaries....
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