First Aid, Advice News & Updates
George North, the 24 year old Rugby player had six-months out of the game in 2015 when he received four blows to the head in five months, he received his 6th serious head injury within 2 years. He was taken off the pitch to be assessed for concussion and then allowed...
More and more people are enjoying life into their 80s and 90s thanks to better health and better living standards. However older people are one of the most high-risk groups of our population when it comes to having accidents, especially in and around the...
World First Aid Day was introduced by the International Red Cross Red Crescent Movement in 2000. It is a global opportunity to raise public awareness of how first aid can save lives in everyday and crisis situations. This year on World First Aid Day, the theme is...
We all know someone who has experienced a break, sprain or dislocation. From skiing, slipping whilst running round the side of a swimming pool, trampolining ... or just falling badly, they happen all the time, and they are tricky injuries to avoid. Whilst breaks and...
Head injuries Children also frequently bang their heads and it is difficult to tell whether or not they have done any serious damage. Although, most head injuries are not serious and simply result on a bump or bruise. However, severe or repeated head...
There are many different triggers for asthma attacks and most asthmatics are well aware of their trigger points, although they may not always be able to avoid them. Pollen and pollution are increasingly responsible for triggering asthma and many people find a...
Image credit: CarbonClick 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...
Donald's Story I went to Kenya in February 2025 to nurse in a remote clinic in West Pokot on the Kenyan Ugandan border. The clinic had no electricity and no water, but they were able to provide incredible healthcare. The people were poor, but dignified and the nursing...
New fingerprick test 2025 The fingerprick has been trialled for paramedics to help identify the types of stroke. It takes 15 mins for the result and it detects large vessel occlusion stroke (only accounts for 30% strokes) but 90% of deaths and disabilities. This...
5 Essential First Aid Skills All Parents Should Know Making sure your child is safe can feel like a full-time job but with a few essential first aid skills it can soon feel more manageable. In this article we will outline five first aid emergencies that may affect...
Studies across the UK and the rest of the world reveal that there is continuing stigma and reticence concerning giving CPR to someone with breasts. In addition many women experience atypical signs and symptoms of a heart attack - so early warning signs may be missed...
It’s that time of year when schools the length and breadth of the country get ready to enjoy Sports Day. It’s a great day for the teachers organising it, the kids taking part and the parents proudly watching on. However, with so much going on in a highly competitive...
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Carbon monoxide is a colourless, odourless and tasteless gas that is poisonous. It is particularly dangerous because as it is breathed in, it enters the bloodstream and binds with haemoglobin to form carboxyhaemoglobin. The carbon...
First aid courses normally teach two different ways of rolling someone into the recovery position. The first is aimed at someone who is unconscious and breathing, and the other is for someone unconscious and breathing but who is suspected of having a spinal injury....
The dangers of button batteries and importance of keeping them safely secured Many devices used button batteries or lithium coin cell batteries. Anything that flashes or makes a sound is likely to contain one of these. If swallowed, these tiny batteries can cause...
