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How does bad air quality affect your health?

How does bad air quality affect your health?

by Emma Hammett | May 12, 2025 | Uncategorized | 0 comments

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...
Help Donald Walk: Urgent Support Needed for a Young Boy in Kibera

Help Donald Walk: Urgent Support Needed for a Young Boy in Kibera

by Emma Hammett | Mar 25, 2025 | Uncategorized | 0 comments

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...
Strokes happen at any age, how to spot them and how to react

Strokes happen at any age, how to spot them and how to react

by Emma Hammett | Mar 18, 2025 | General First Aid, Uncategorized | 2 comments

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

 5 Essential First Aid Skills All Parents Should Know

by Emma Hammett | Mar 5, 2025 | Uncategorized | 0 comments

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...
Why women are less likely to receive CPR or survive cardiac arrest

Why women are less likely to receive CPR or survive cardiac arrest

by Emma Hammett | Mar 4, 2025 | Uncategorized | 0 comments

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...
Staying Safe on Sports Day

Staying Safe on Sports Day

by Emma Hammett | Feb 27, 2025 | First aid for Schools, Uncategorized | 0 comments

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...
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