by Emma Hammett | Aug 4, 2020 | Uncategorized |
Covid19 initiative supporting NHS frontline workers Covid19 amazing initiative supporting our frontline NHS workers during the Coronavirus crisis. Inspired by my friend Anthea Allen, Senior Sister in Critial Care at St George’s hospital; 2 friends of mine...
by Emma Hammett | Jul 27, 2020 | Uncategorized |
Gyms are beginning to reopen after the covid-19 lockdown, which is great news for our physical and mental health. Many people have been regularly exercising at home throughout lock-down and may choose to continue doing this. Unfortunately, there has been a rise...
by Emma Hammett | Jul 22, 2020 | Schools, Uncategorized |
Panic attacks can happen to anyone, without any obvious cause or warning. They can be extremely alarming both for the person experiencing the attack and anyone trying to help Exams increase stress – and children and teenagers up and down the country will be...
by Emma Hammett | Jul 21, 2020 | Uncategorized |
Despite lockdown loosening, self-isolation is still an important part of the covid-19 crisis for many people. As the situation and the rules change, it can be confusing to work out if or how long you should self-isolate for. In this article, we take you through...
by Emma Hammett | Jul 15, 2020 | Uncategorized |
Prolonged stress is bad for us. It raises our cortisol levels. Stress can manifest itself as a physical and mental health problem. Stress causes an increase in cortisol levels, which leaves us in a continual state of alertness, ready to jump into a fight,...
by Emma Hammett | Jul 13, 2020 | Uncategorized |
With Covid-19 lockdown easing, a lot more people are out and about after a long time indoors. Exploring the great outdoors is a massive boost for physical and mental health but there are risks. We take you through the potential risks and offer clear first aid advice...
by Emma Hammett | Jul 4, 2020 | Uncategorized |
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...
by Emma Hammett | Jun 29, 2020 | Uncategorized |
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...
by Emma Hammett | Jun 22, 2020 | Uncategorized |
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...
by Emma Hammett | Jun 9, 2020 | Uncategorized |
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...
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