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...
by Emma Hammett | Sep 24, 2018
Have you ever seen the contraindication on your medication – Do not take this medicine with fruit juice – and wondered why? This article helps explain why the humble grapefruit, that popular and healthy breakfast choice, and other fruit juices should sadly sometimes...
by Emma Hammett | Sep 17, 2018
Monkeypox – first cases confirmed on our shores Two cases of monkeypox have been recorded in the UK. It is the first time the rare and potentially life-threatening infection has been diagnosed on our shores. Both patients are believed to have caught the infection...
by Emma Hammett | Sep 10, 2018
FIRST AID IN SCHOOLS – from asthma to medical rooms. From allergies to restocking the first aid kit, medical rooms to recording on-site accidents – would you know how to respond to medical emergencies at school? Read on for our expert tips. Specific...
by Emma Hammett | Sep 4, 2018
Is your teenager particularly at risk from Europe’s record measles outbreak? Measles cases across Europe have hit a record high, causing 37 deaths this year. New figures from the World Health Organisation show a staggering 41,000 cases of measles in the first...
by Emma Hammett | Aug 21, 2018
First Aid Response in Schools With school funding being cut, money for school nurses is being squeezed. We hear from many schools needing more information about providing emergency care for children. The three main areas of concern are: Epipens, anaphylaxis and...
by Emma Hammett | Aug 13, 2018
Schedule Have a look at the festival timings list and plan your performance schedule in advance. Having a rough idea of who you want to watch before you go will help you and your friends get the maximum entertainment out of the festival. Tent Take a tent that’s a size...
by Emma Hammett | Jul 26, 2018
How to help if someone seems out of it, whilst keeping yourself safe from harm We have all seen tricky situations happen or been involved in confrontational situations ourselves, where someone looks like they need help, but we are frightened to get involved...
by Emma Hammett | Jul 20, 2018
A new craze with sweets runs a choking risk that could prove fatal. The new playful Maltesers chocolate buttons adverts demonstrate a dangerous game that increases the risk of choking. One of the adverts shows someone playing tiddlywinks and flicking a chocolate...
by Emma Hammett | Jul 16, 2018
Travel tips and holiday hacks to get the most of out of your summer break When abroad Know how to get in touch with the emergency services whichever country you are visiting. In Europe 112 is the contact number for the emergency services; 112 may still work outside...
