Resuscitation Council UK Statement on COVID-19 in relation to CPR and resuscitation in first aid and community settings. Giving CPR during the pandemic – Resuscitation Council UK guidance This statement is for anyone who is performing CPR/defibrillation in an...
Experts tell us to ensure we don’t accidentally infect our eyes, noses and mouths with coronavirus. The virus infects our respiratory system and so it is pretty obvious that we should be careful not to touch our noses and mouths – but how are the eyes...
How to help older people stay healthy at home This week millions of people have begun working from home as part of national measures to enforce social distancing during the coronavirus pandemic. Over-70s and vulnerable are classified as high-risk groups and should...
What makes skin irritated? Symptoms caused by an irritant usually appear within 48 hours, or even immediately. Milder irritants (such as soap and detergents) may not cause problems immediately – you may need frequent exposure to these before they cause...
Covid-19 A&E and Critical Care staff need your help! During the Coronavirus crisis, helping the community and supporting vital NHS staff has never been more important. Set up by a couple of friends of mine Janneke and Niall, a group of local volunteers are running...
Talk of coronavirus is inescapable. It is dominating our media and because of this there are sometimes mixed messages. Government advice is constantly updating as the situation develops. The Novel Coronavirus (covid-19) is a highly virulent virus, originally...
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