by Emma Hammett | Dec 10, 2018
Festive first aid essentials to soothe you through seasonal ills and accidents The festive season sees a dramatic increase in the number accidents and illnesses which can pose a problem when your GP and local chemist are closed. By following our tips and stocking up...
by Emma Hammett | Nov 30, 2018
Cosy wheat bag presents that can prove lethal if used incorrectly fire chiefs warn these gifts can kill At this time of year, a warming wheat bag can be a soothing solution to winter chills and stiff aching joints and muscles. Wheat bags may bring comfort to the user,...
by Emma Hammett | Nov 26, 2018
Donating blood, we bust 20 common myths surrounding this vital service Hospitals across the UK need a staggering 6,000 blood donations every day. However, in order to meet this demand, an additional 190,000 new donors are needed every year. Yet figures show almost...
by Emma Hammett | Nov 19, 2018
Pioneering New Centre Hopes To Fast-Track Healing Britain’s first new specialist wound research centre has opened and promises to benefit those who have sustained scars in battle or from terror attacks. The ground-breaking unit, which was opened last week by The...
by Emma Hammett | Nov 12, 2018
Diabetes Diabetes is a condition where someone is unable to adequately regulate their blood glucose levels. The body produces the hormone insulin which helps the body to burn off the sugars that are eaten. If the body has problems with insulin production...
by Emma Hammett | Nov 5, 2018
35 Expert tips to avoid germs and stay healthy this winter We are gearing up for the busiest time of the year when demands on our social lives are at an all-time high and yet our immune systems can be struggling. Follow our top tips and tricks to help keep you and...
by Emma Hammett | Oct 26, 2018
As winter approaches there are many festivities to look forward to which feature fireworks such as Halloween, Bonfire Night, Diwali, New Year and Chinese New Year. Sadly fire works are increasingly being deployed as weapons and this has led Greater Manchester’s police...
by Emma Hammett | Oct 22, 2018
The season of sniffles Autumn is the prime time for colds, coughs, sneezes and sniffles. As the weather steadily becomes colder and damper, existing breathing issues such as asthma can become unstable and need more careful management. Added to which, infections...
by Emma Hammett | Oct 15, 2018
How to Give CPR to a Baby or Child who isn’t Breathing CPR is one of the key areas of first aid that many people are still confused by. What does it mean? How do you do it? When is it needed? As a first aid trainer and trained nurse, I know just how vital...
by Emma Hammett | Oct 8, 2018
Poisoning in Children and older people More than 28,000 children receive treatment for poisoning, or suspected poisoning accidents every year. The age group 0-4 are most at risk, with boys being more likely to have accidents than girls. The issue is serious for the...
