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Asthma – Vital Update

Asthma – Vital Update

Asthma – vital update and guidance on how to help Asthma is an extremely common chronic condition, with one in every eleven children affected. On average, there are two children with asthma in every classroom in the UK and over 25,000 emergency hospital...
Sunburn – what to do

Sunburn – what to do

  Having just returned from a fabulous holiday in Mexico, it is easy to underestimate the power of the sun! The sun’s UV rays can quickly damage our skin, even on a cloudy day. To avoid sunburn: Always ensure everyone is wearing appropriate sunscreen and apply...
Poisoning – what to do

Poisoning – what to do

A staggering 25,000 under-5s are rushed to A&E each year in the UK with suspected accidental poisoning. One in five of these cases (that’s around 15 every day) will be serious enough for the child to be admitted to hospital for further observation and/or...
First Aid at Work – the Law

First Aid at Work – the Law

The Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981 – updated 2015. This article offers a brief synopsis of the key elements of the First Aid at Work The Health and Safety Regulations 1981 and outlines the key legal requirements and responsibilities for employers to...
Anaphylaxis Update

Anaphylaxis Update

Anaphylaxis Update – new video campaign to save lives The Anaphylaxis Campaign have launched a hard hitting and incredibly helpful video campaign to help raise awareness of the importance of carrying your medication. Many people (teenagers in particular) fail to...
Sunburn – what to do

First Aid Advice when Abroad

Keeping Safe on Holiday Accidents and illnesses can happen anywhere and can be more complicated when away from your home environment. A few basic precautions and advanced packing can make a major difference should something go awry. When travelling abroad always...