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...
Accidents in schools Every year, around 2 million children attend A&E due to accidents. Accidental injury is one of the biggest single causes of childhood death in the UK. Many of these accidents occur in...
Guest Blog by Diabetes Scoop. Thank you for sharing your expertise on diabetes with us and for all of the great advice on your website. Diabetics’ guide to First Aid – What Diabetics and Their Loved Ones Need to Know About First Aid When preparing a first...
Meningitis Useful Links: Meningitis Research Foundation http://www.meningitis.org/ and to Meningitis Trust http://www.meningitis-trust.org/?gclid=CMWn4IzD87ICFeTHtAodunsAkA Meningitis is swelling of the Meninges; the protective membranes of the brain and spinal cord,...
Training in paediatric first aid will be a legal requirement for all nursery staff in England under government plans announced 12th March 2015 Following a massive campaign and e-petition after the death of a little girl, Millie, at her Nursery in 2012; the Government...
Sepsis Over 37,000 people in the UK die from Sepsis every year and many more people are affected; its effects are devastating. Sepsis is a life threatening condition that happens when the body’s response to an infection damages its own tissues and organs. Severe...
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