First Aid, Advice News & Updates
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...
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...
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....
Top risks to watch out for in the Winter for the elderly for carers and neighbours
In 2017, 24,831 people were seriously injured on the road in traffic accidents in Britain. Of those 1,793 people killed on the roads in Britain, the highest annual total since 2011... Most of these road fatalities (1,544) occurred in England, over three-quarters (83%)...
Last week I attended an incredible conference in Westminster; the UK Active Summit all about sports and health. There was an illustrious line up of speakers, including Dame Tanni Grey-Thompson, Jessica Ennis-Hill, Matt Hancock, former Cabinet Secretary Gus O'Donnell,...
How being scammed can lead to a loss of confidence and independence Being scammed can damage anyone's confidence and well-being. Furthermore, when an elderly person is scammed it can have an especially devastating effect. Sadly, it can lead to a loss of confidence and...
On the 1st October 2019 we were delighted to hold our Annual Conference for StaySafe.Support - on the United Nations Day of the Older Person and accompanied by Chelsea Pensioners at the Royal Hospital Chelsea. Carolyn Cripps OBE Fit for Safety, Barry Nee CIO Care UK,...
There are many factors to consider in order to keep us healthy as adults, especially when travelling. We've rounded up some essential travelling advice to keep you covered whether you are having a staycation or are going on a more exotic and remote trip. Check...
Scientists have recently discovered that Amazon Echo, Alexa and even smartphones could soon be used to identify cardiac arrests in its owners. How? An AI-powered tool which could be installed on smart phones and speakers could detect irregular gasps of...
Hannah J Betts wrote about our First Aid for Pets course for The Times. Read the full article here.
We all need to love our lungs and we have written many informative articles on how to get the best out of our breaths. Whether you suffer from a chronic condition such as asthma, or you are simply concerned about the quality of the air you breathe, here’s a review of...
Sepsis is responsible for 52,000 deaths in the UK each year. A distressing 250,000 people contract the condition, which can have life changing implications; such as amputations, internal organ failure and brain damage. Why has sepsis been in the news? ...
