by emma | Jun 21, 2018 | Uncategorized |
It is vital that people understand how and when to put someone into the recovery position and re-positioning someone can often save their life. About the recovery position When someone is unconscious/unresponsive most of their muscles relax and go floppy. The tongue...
by emma | Jun 14, 2018 | Uncategorized |
There is a lot of debate surrounding the use of cycle helmets. Do they really provide vital protection – or do they just give cyclists a false sense of security, that leads to more accidents? The eternal question is – do they really save lives? In March this...
by emma | Jun 12, 2018 | Uncategorized |
Many people undertake a first aid training course – either because they have to for their work or because they’ve just had a baby and all their friends are doing it. Almost nobody thinks they’ll ever actually need to use any of the skills they’ve learned – but being...
by emma | Jun 11, 2018 | Uncategorized |
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 – but with so much going on in a highly competitive...
by emma | Jun 4, 2018 | Uncategorized |
It’s a shocking statistic, but each year over 4,500 people in England and Wales die following a fall. Nearly a third of a million people will also need hospital treatment. It is often older people who suffer from falls and unfortunately many of them may never recover...
by emma | May 24, 2018 | Uncategorized |
What would your initial reaction be if a child in your care started choking on a grape? Would you know what steps to take if someone started having an asthma attack? And if a family member had a head injury, would you spot the signs of concussion? These are all...
