by Emma Hammett | Jun 21, 2018 | Uncategorized
Summer is here and whether you are travelling long haul, having a staycation or simply playing in the park, having an up-to-date and high quality First Aid Kit is essential to looking after your family’s health. Here are the key contents you will need for treating...
by Emma Hammett | Jun 18, 2018 | Uncategorized
The National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) states that approximately 700 people sustain a new spinal cord injury (SCI) each year in the UK. Currently there are no ‘cures’ for spinal cord injury and in the UK there are 40,000 people living with long term...
by Emma Hammett | Jun 5, 2018 | Uncategorized
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 the carer for their children, but are also caring for elderly...
by Emma Hammett | May 24, 2018 | Uncategorized
Every year, around 2 million children attend A&E due to accidents. Over 76,000 of these require admission to hospital – that is nearly 1500 children a week! Accidental injury is one of the biggest single causes of death in the UK for children over the age of one....
by Emma Hammett | May 21, 2018 | Uncategorized
Eye injuries are unpleasant and painful – and can be frightening. Some of the most common injuries are as follows: blows to the eye– such as being hit by a fist, elbow or ball or walking into something scratches and abrasions– often caused by fingernails or tree...
by Emma Hammett | May 14, 2018 | Uncategorized
This week is ‘Food Allergy Awareness Week’ and, as allergies are becoming more prevalent, here is a brief overview of some of the key common triggers. Over five thousand people need treatment in hospital for severe allergic reactions each year in the UK, and in some...
by Emma Hammett | May 8, 2018 | Uncategorized
When it’s hot outside, there’s nothing better than having a dip in the pool to cool down. Having a swim with your little ones is not only be great exercise, it is great fun and a real bonding experience. As fun as it can be though, water can also be dangerous, so you...
by Emma Hammett | May 1, 2018 | Uncategorized
People living in London and the South East are being warned to look out for toxic Oak Processionary Moth (OPM) caterpillars. These caterpillars can cause eye irritation, skin rashes and vomiting, as well as possibly triggering extreme, and possibly fatal, asthma...
by Emma Hammett | Apr 23, 2018 | Uncategorized
It can be incredibly confusing trying to work out your legal requirements for first aid provision as a small business working with children, providing activities and learning. Children’s Activity and Learning Providers will need to comply with HSE legal requirements...
by Emma Hammett | Apr 16, 2018 | Uncategorized
Your Marathon Survival Guide – top tips to help you get the most out of your Marathon Day Marathon day is almost here. You will have trained for months, dedicating hundreds of hours to pounding the pavements in preparation for the colossal feat of running the 26.2...
