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Water Safety for Summer
During summer more and more people are looking to explore the great outdoors and to visit the seaside with their families and friends. There has been a strong interest in swimming in the sea or open water. Water comes with risks and sadly drowning can happen...
Behind the scenes at London’s Air Ambulance
In 2022, I was invited to the headquarters of London's Air Ambulance Charity at the Royal London Hospital as a freeman of the Guild of Nurses. In 2026 I returned again with the Worshipful Company of Nurses and enjoyed another extremely interesting tour. 2022 ...
13 Myths, Facts and Controversies about Anaphylaxis
Myth 1: Anaphylaxis often results in death Fact: Anaphylaxis is potentially life-threatening, but fatal outcomes are extremely rare. Key statistics: • Fatal food anaphylaxis occurs annually just 1–2 people per million • Hospital admissions for anaphylaxis have...
Cold Water Shock – what it is and how to manage it
On a hot day, plunging into a cool pool or the sea may well be a very appealing prospect. However, every year people die from a physiological reaction known as cold water shock. Campaign The Royal National Lifeboat Institution campaigns to spread...
Essential Tips for Surviving a Heat Wave
Hot summer days can be lovely, providing you have the opportunity to enjoy them and are able to cool down and remain well hydrated. Heat exhaustion can come on suddenly following exposure to the sun and can have serious consequences especially for children and babies....
Eye injuries – The Most Common Causes and How to Help
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...
7 Essential First Aid Skills all Carers Should Know
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....
Learn How to Build Resilience and Become Less Stressed
Resilience is the ability to adapt to challenging circumstances without it taking too large an impact on our mental well-being. It has been shown that there are recognised steps that we can all take that can boost our ability to deal with pressure and reduce the...
Advice to support children and young people 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 it can be really difficult to spot them early amidst all the confusion of puberty. Around 20% of...
First Aid for Acid or Alkaline Attacks
The UK has one of the highest recorded rates of violent acid attacks in the world. This is according to statistics from Acid Survivors Trust International. Acid attacks in England and Wales then reached a new high in 2023, with figures revealing 1,244 recorded...
New 2025 Updates for Paediatric Resuscitation and First Aid
Every five years the International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR), the ERC (European Resuscitation Council) and Resuscitation Council UK publish the latest guidelines for resuscitation. These guidelines align to the National Institute for Health and Care...
Febrile Convulsions and Seizures in Children
Febrile convulsions are incredibly common in babies and small children. Fits or seizures are triggered by a rise in their core body temperature when they are unwell and feverish. As many as one in 20 children may experience a febrile convulsion by the time they are 5...
Meningitis
Meningitis is swelling of the meninges (the protective membranes of the brain and spinal cord). The inflammation is usually the result of an infection. Causes Meningitis can be caused by viruses or bacteria. It is often caused by a bacteria which can live...
Know the Signs of Sepsis – Causes and Symptoms
Sepsis - what it is, how to recognise it and what to do Stop Sepsis and Save Lives, know the signs of Sepsis One in five deaths around the world is caused by sepsis and someone dies from Sepsis every 3 seconds. In the UK there are at least 245,000 cases...
What to do if your dog eats chocolate
What to do right now: If you think your dog has eaten chocolate, this is your immediate action plan. Call your vet straight away. This is the most important step. Even if your dog seems fine, it’s vital to get professional advice. Tell them your dog’s weight, the type...
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