We have all witnessed the inevitable clash of heads during a rugby match and the dilemma of the coach and match officials to make the right call. This uncertainty is compounded by the player, pumped full of match adrenaline, desperately trying to hide the...
Asthma, why tree pollen, alcohol and cold make it worse With the advent of Spring, many asthma sufferers struggle to keep their asthma under control. There may be some key triggers and unexpected culprits to look out for … and try to avoid. What is asthma?...
Help for parents, school staff, teachers, carers and friends of someone struggling with their mental health Many children and young people struggle with their emotions and behaviour. We know that the majority of mental health conditions start in early adolescence, but...
What is an eating disorder? An eating disorder occurs when someone develops an unhealthy attitude towards food which can take over their everyday life and make them ill. Food plays an integral part in our lives and we all spend time thinking about what we have eaten,...
Self-harm encompasses a wide range of things people deliberately do to themselves to cause physical pain or damage. It is most common for people to cut the arms or the back of the legs. However it could involve burning, biting, hitting oneself, banging their...
High blood pressure or hypertension is often an underlying condition, closely associated with serious health issues such as heart attacks and strokes. High blood pressure affects an estimated 17 million people in the UK. This article aims to explain exactly...
Learn to help your pet if they choke, stop breathing or have a serious injury. Our 7 First Aid Tips could save your dog’s life and reduce their pain and suffering in a medical emergency. Dogs are inquisitive creatures and have no concept of danger. They are...
These days, many of us have caring roles, both personally and professionally. There has been much talk in the press about the ‘sandwich generation’, where people in their 30s and 40s are now not only caring for their children but are caring for elderly parents too....
If you are first on the scene and find someone who has collapsed or had an accident, what you do in those first minutes is critical. Most ambulances aim to get to a life-threatening emergency within eight minutes. However, a lot can happen in 8 minutes and the first...
The NHS is under increasing strain and the UK’s ambulance service is under more pressure than ever. The London Ambulance Service is currently receiving up to 8,000 emergency calls a day. Waiting times for an ambulance can now massively exceed the national...
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