First Aid, Advice News & Updates
Hundreds of people are alive today entirely due to the prompt and appropriate use of a defibrillator. Automatic, External Defibrillators (AED) are now easily accessible at numerous locations; train and tube stations, shopping centres, dentists and GP Practices, sports...
Preventing Halloween Horrors and Firework Fiascoes This time of year can be magical for little ones when they are allowed out after dark for the excitement of Trick or Treat and to watch the Fireworks on Bonfire Night. Over a four week period around November 5th...
New changes for schools: The Children and Families Act 2014 states that Schools have a duty to ensure that there are specific arrangements to cater for any pupils with medical needs such as asthma, diabetes, epilepsy… The Department for Education's revised guidance...
Choking - how to help an adult, baby or child When someone is choking it is really frightening and it can be difficult to know the best way to help them. If they are coughing and spluttering, it is best to give them time to see if they can cough the obstruction up...
Asthma is the most common chronic condition affecting children, with one in every eleven children affected. On average, there are two children with asthma in every classroom in the UK. There are over 25,000 emergency hospital admissions for asthma amongst children a...
Hot summers can be lovely, providing you have the opportunity to enjoy them and are able to cool down and remain well hydrated. Nose bleeds and fainting are particular problems in the hot weather and surviving the hot weather can be particularly difficult if fasting:...
First Aid Update on Anaphylaxis There has been a recent and very important investigation and report by the MHRA into the recommended dosage, site of administration and efficacy of adrenalin autoinjectors. There has recently been a thorough review concerning...
First Aid for Life is over the moon to be Commended as Best Small Business in London 2014
If you are looking after a baby who has a serious illness or accident it is vital to get medical attention as soon as possible. The following symptoms should always be treated as serious and an ambulance called immediately: • High-pitched, weak or continuous cry. • ...
Accidents happen - having the skills and confidence to appropriately help is vital! Accidents are the number one cause of preventable death in under 60s in the UK and young children are particularly accident prone. First Aid training plays a crucial role in empowering...
The National Review on Asthma Deaths published 6th May 2014 has shocking statistics. The UK has one of the worst survival rates in Europe with an average of 3 people dying from asthma every day. Every 10 seconds someone has a potentially life threatening attack and...
Fitting, seizures and convulsions are not uncommon medical emergencies. They can be extremely distressing to witness and people are often unsure as to how to help. Seizures can occur after a head injury or anything that directly affects the brain, such as a...
Road Traffic accidents – how to help! On the 11th November there will be a National Road Safety Seminar and the Government has launched an excellent websitewww.think.direct.gov.uk designed for children and teenagers to make them more aware of the dangers on the road....
The true story of Henry Heimlich's invention - in his own words By Henry Heimlich Dr. Henry Heimlich demonstrates the Heimlich maneuver on host Johnny Carson.Photo: Getty Images From Spanish (“Maniobra de Heimlich”) to German (“Heimlich handgriff”) Dr. Henry J....
Hard-hitting campaign on hair straighteners launches 31 Jan 2014 A nationwide campaign to raise awareness among parents and lobby manufacturers and retailers was launched by the Electrical Safety Council (ESC) on Friday 31 January. CAPT is working with ESC to...
