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Emma Hammett BEM RGN (CEO) & First Aid for Life – In the Press

About Emma

 

Emma is a qualified nurse and award-winning first aid trainer with over 30 years’ healthcare and teaching experience. Emma founded First Aid for Life prompted by the need for top quality first aid training, taught by knowledgeable and hugely experienced medical, health and emergency services professionals. She was awarded the British Empire Medal in the King’s Birthday Honours 2024, for her service to accident prevention, first aid and work trying to prevent knife crime.

Emma has published multiple books and human and pet first aid and is an acknowledged First Aid expert and authority on accident prevention, health and first aid. Emma writes for numerous online and offline publications and features regularly on TV and Radio.

For press enquiries, please email emma@firstaidforlife.org.uk

Emma writes for a variety of publications, local and national. View samples of her work arranged under the following categories:

Medical Journal Contributions

National Newspapers & Media Appearances

Radio Appearances

Magazine Articles

Emma's Interviews

Contributions to Medical Journals

National Newspapers & Media Appearances

ITV news: What you should do if you’re with someone waiting for an ambulance to arrive and how long to wait?

ITV news: What you should do if you’re with someone waiting for an ambulance to arrive and how long to wait?

Eminetra: Button batteries burn meat in 90 minutes ? they are swallowed more and more by children

Eminetra: Button batteries burn meat in 90 minutes ? they are swallowed more and more by children

Euro news: ‘He could’ve died’: Mum speaks out right after her son joins increasing quantity of small children needing operation soon after swallowing ‘button’ batteries

Euro news: ‘He could’ve died’: Mum speaks out right after her son joins increasing quantity of small children needing operation soon after swallowing ‘button’ batteries

Daily Express – Anxiety hacks: The four proven methods to relieve your anxiety

Daily Express – Anxiety hacks: The four proven methods to relieve your anxiety

London Live – How to perform CPR and use an AED

London Live – How to perform CPR and use an AED

Mirror: One in 10 parents of kids aged under three admits their house isn’t baby-proof

Mirror: One in 10 parents of kids aged under three admits their house isn’t baby-proof

Dangerous toys being sold on online market places – Which?

Dangerous toys being sold on online market places – Which?

How CPR and an AED saved Christian Eriksen’s life – Emma Hammett on Sky Sports

How CPR and an AED saved Christian Eriksen’s life – Emma Hammett on Sky Sports

The Importance of Teaching First Aid to Pupils in Schools

The Importance of Teaching First Aid to Pupils in Schools

Caring for Someone with Coronavirus – The Guardian

Caring for Someone with Coronavirus – The Guardian

Government Business magazine – Why learning first aid at work is a beneficial life-skill

Government Business magazine – Why learning first aid at work is a beneficial life-skill

The Mirror Online – Button Batteries

The Mirror Online – Button Batteries

The Irish Times – What to Do in an Emergency at Christmas | Falling Off a Ladder or Chair

The Irish Times – What to Do in an Emergency at Christmas | Falling Off a Ladder or Chair

UK Active – Why Defibrillators Save Lives & Why All Sports Clubs Should Have One

UK Active – Why Defibrillators Save Lives & Why All Sports Clubs Should Have One

The Times – Review of First Aid for Dogs Course

The Times – Review of First Aid for Dogs Course

Daily Mail – Mini Eggs Choking Hazard

Daily Mail – Mini Eggs Choking Hazard

MailOnline – Shrove Tuesday Safety

MailOnline – Shrove Tuesday Safety

Indoor Pollution – Mail Online

Indoor Pollution – Mail Online

Busting Blood Donation Myths – Mail Online

Busting Blood Donation Myths – Mail Online

Daily Express – Lifesaving Bleed Kits

Daily Express – Lifesaving Bleed Kits

Grapefruit & Medication – Daily Mail

Grapefruit & Medication – Daily Mail

Choking Hazards of Maltesers’ Advertising Game – The Mirror

Choking Hazards of Maltesers’ Advertising Game – The Mirror

Risks of Game Played in Maltesers Advert – Mail Online

Risks of Game Played in Maltesers Advert – Mail Online

The 6 Most Common Childhood Accidents – Mail Online

The 6 Most Common Childhood Accidents – Mail Online

Government Business – Legal Requirements for First Aid at Work

Government Business – Legal Requirements for First Aid at Work

How to Help Knife & Gun Crime Victims – Evening Standard

How to Help Knife & Gun Crime Victims – Evening Standard

Helping Victims of Shooting & Stabbing – Mail Online

Helping Victims of Shooting & Stabbing – Mail Online

Trivial Reasons for Turning Up at Casualty – Mail Online

Trivial Reasons for Turning Up at Casualty – Mail Online

Mail Online – Mini Easter Eggs as Choking Hazards

Mail Online – Mini Easter Eggs as Choking Hazards

Daily Mail – 8 Top Tips to Avoid Christmas Accidents

Daily Mail – 8 Top Tips to Avoid Christmas Accidents

Daily Mail – Helping People in Danger

Daily Mail – Helping People in Danger

Mail Online – Finger Amputation

Mail Online – Finger Amputation

Victoria Derbyshire Show (BBC) – NHS Debate

Victoria Derbyshire Show (BBC) – NHS Debate

MailOnline – DIY Guide to Save Your Own Life

MailOnline – DIY Guide to Save Your Own Life

Channel 5 News – How to Help a Choking Child

Channel 5 News – How to Help a Choking Child

Living the Life CPR

Living the Life CPR

Sky News – Importance of First Aid Skills

Sky News – Importance of First Aid Skills

Radio Appearances

Interviews

The Hippocratic Post

Magazine Articles

Get to grips with the best practice for your school – The Headteacher

Get to grips with the best practice for your school – The Headteacher

The Ultimate Baby Book – Febrile Convulsion

The Ultimate Baby Book – Febrile Convulsion

InterSchools Advertiser – Head Injuries: What To Do

InterSchools Advertiser – Head Injuries: What To Do

JoJo Maman Bebe – How to Safety Proof you Home

JoJo Maman Bebe – How to Safety Proof you Home

Interschools – The Chinese Coronavirus

Interschools – The Chinese Coronavirus

PACEY – How to Help a Choking Child

PACEY – How to Help a Choking Child

London Mums Magazine – Firework Safety and Keeping Children Safe

London Mums Magazine – Firework Safety and Keeping Children Safe

Nappy Valley – Keeping Pets & Humans Safe during Fireworks Season

Nappy Valley – Keeping Pets & Humans Safe during Fireworks Season

Keeping Pets Safe & Stress-Free During Fireworks

Keeping Pets Safe & Stress-Free During Fireworks

Life-Saving Defibrillators in the Workplace – Numed Healthcare

Life-Saving Defibrillators in the Workplace – Numed Healthcare

Baby Magazine – Safety Proofing your Home

Baby Magazine – Safety Proofing your Home

Little London – First Aid in Schools

Little London – First Aid in Schools

Primary School Management Magazine – Is Your School Ready to Teach First Aid?

Primary School Management Magazine – Is Your School Ready to Teach First Aid?

Interschool Advertisers – Why Should Schools Teach First Aid?

Interschool Advertisers – Why Should Schools Teach First Aid?

London Mums – Importance of Teaching First Aid in Schools

London Mums – Importance of Teaching First Aid in Schools

Really Helpful Club – Exam Stress & Managing your Child’s Panic Levels

Really Helpful Club – Exam Stress & Managing your Child’s Panic Levels

Weaning Week – Difference Between Gagging and Choking

Weaning Week – Difference Between Gagging and Choking

PACEY – Febrile Convulsions

PACEY – Febrile Convulsions

Families SE London – First Aid Legislation

Families SE London – First Aid Legislation

SheerLuxe – Everything You Need to Know About Panic Attacks

SheerLuxe – Everything You Need to Know About Panic Attacks

London Mums Magazine – Interview

London Mums Magazine – Interview

Baby London – ‘Meet the Experts’ Series on Baby Care Advice

Baby London – ‘Meet the Experts’ Series on Baby Care Advice

The Independent Schools Magazine – First Aid Regulations

The Independent Schools Magazine – First Aid Regulations

Baby&Me Magazine – Keeping Kids Safe on Holiday

Baby&Me Magazine – Keeping Kids Safe on Holiday

London Mums Magazine  – The importance of First Aid Training

London Mums Magazine – The importance of First Aid Training

British Geriatrics Society – Frailty in Older People

British Geriatrics Society – Frailty in Older People

The Parents’ Directory: South London – Bites & Stings in Springtime

The Parents’ Directory: South London – Bites & Stings in Springtime

Baby Magazine – First Aid for Your Baby

Baby Magazine – First Aid for Your Baby

London Mums Magazine – First Aid Training to Become Mandatory

London Mums Magazine – First Aid Training to Become Mandatory

SheerLuxe – What To Do In The Case Of Having A Stroke

SheerLuxe – What To Do In The Case Of Having A Stroke

BritMums – Safety at Christmas

BritMums – Safety at Christmas

Age UK Blog – Staying Safe at Home

Age UK Blog – Staying Safe at Home

Time & Leisure – Staying Safe for Older People

Time & Leisure – Staying Safe for Older People

BritMums – Firework Related Accidents

BritMums – Firework Related Accidents

NappyValleyNet – Firework Safety

NappyValleyNet – Firework Safety

Thrive Global – Halloween Safety Guide

Thrive Global – Halloween Safety Guide

BritMums – The Sandwich Generation

BritMums – The Sandwich Generation

British Geriatrics Society – Stay Safe

British Geriatrics Society – Stay Safe

Essex Live – Maltesers Potential as a Choking Hazard

Essex Live – Maltesers Potential as a Choking Hazard

Time & Leisure – Swim Safe

Time & Leisure – Swim Safe

London Mums Magazine – Stay Safe in the Sun

London Mums Magazine – Stay Safe in the Sun

Primary School Management – How Schools Should Respond to Allergies

Primary School Management – How Schools Should Respond to Allergies

London Mums – Answering Parents’ Questions

London Mums – Answering Parents’ Questions

NCT – Safety Advice for New Parents

NCT – Safety Advice for New Parents

NCT Special Delivery – ‘Tis The Season to be Careful

NCT Special Delivery – ‘Tis The Season to be Careful

Living the Life- Helping a Choking Child

Living the Life- Helping a Choking Child

PACEY – Helping Young Children with Asthma

PACEY – Helping Young Children with Asthma

NCT – Bumped Heads

NCT – Bumped Heads

Early Years Childcarer – Six Signs of Sepsis

Early Years Childcarer – Six Signs of Sepsis

Rugby Club Magazine – Head Injury Advice

Rugby Club Magazine – Head Injury Advice

Baby London – Flying with Toddlers

Baby London – Flying with Toddlers

NCT Magazine – Meningitis & Sepsis

NCT Magazine – Meningitis & Sepsis

Baby London – Meet the Experts

Baby London – Meet the Experts

Proud to be first aid experts for:

The Daily Mail
NCT
Early Years Childcare
Nappy Valley Net
Jo Jo Maman Bebe
BBC
Channel 5 News
Mail online
London Mums
British Library
British Journal of School Nursing
Mothercare
British Library
Baby London
The Huffington Post
SKY NEWS
Brit Mums
Government Business