First Aid, Advice News & Updates
Is it safe to go on holiday and travel abroad during Covid-19? Many countries around the world are now easing travel restrictions. They are looking to restart domestic and international travel. China and US are the world’s two largest air travel markets. They...
This week, Prime Minister Boris Johnson introduced a ‘1-metre-plus’ rule. He also announced that pubs, restaurants, hotels and hairdressers can open from 4 July in England. Social distancing rules are easing in light of Covid-19 cases continuing to fall. However we...
In the UK and beyond, COVID-19 has been disproportionately deadly for people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds. The excess death rate among non-whites in the UK during the pandemic- which accounts for the documented COVID related deaths...
There are so many different ways that you can learn First Aid. Especially during COVID-19 times, it is useful to have multiple options for you to meet your essential First Aid requirements. Find the method that works best for you. On all our courses, you will...
Organ Donation changes: Max and Keira’s Law On the 20th May 2020, the law concerning organ donation in England changed. The decision as to whether or not to donate, remains yours. Record your decision through the organ donor website and ensure your...
Two of my sisters underwent coronavirus tests last week and now kindly share their experiences. Many of us are likely to be undertaking these tests over the next few weeks and months, so please share with anyone who you think may find this helpful. What...
First Aid courses during Covid19 quality training, keeping everyone safe The First Aid for Life Team are already undertaking essential first aid training for schools, front line workers and businesses, adhering to Covid19 social distancing measures with enhanced...
Immunity to Covid 19 is a hot topic. Medical Officers and politicians are continually being questioned about testing, vaccines and antibodies. Understanding immunity could help us to emerge from lockdown. We need to identify who has had the virus and no longer...
This article will provide you with support, advice and tips to see you through this daunting process. The top fear among parents, discovered by Weaning Week’s most recent survey, is the risk of choking. This is not without cause. Choking is incredibly common,...
How to Support Children with SEND through the Covid-19 Lockdown During the covid-19 pandemic, self-isolating and staying at home are priorities to prevent spread of coronavirus. At the end of March 2020, the UK Government demanded the closure of schools until further...
Coronavirus is worrying everyone at the moment. The elderly, those with specific existing medical conditions such as diabetes, lung conditions, heart conditions, kidney and liver conditions, people with high blood pressure and those immuno-compromised, are...
Experts tell us to ensure we don’t accidentally infect our eyes, noses and mouths with coronavirus. The virus infects our respiratory system and so it is pretty obvious that we should be careful not to touch our noses and mouths – but how are the eyes...
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...
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...
