First Aid Blog

Flu Jab – Get Your Vaccine Early

The season of colds and flu is almost upon us. Therefore it is a good time to think about having a flu jab.   This …

How to call 999 if you are in danger and cannot speak

Would you know how to phone 999 if you are in danger and cannot speak? How to get help if you are abroad and don’t…

World Suicide Prevention Day: Our Partnership With Maytree

  In the UK & Republic of Ireland, there were 6,859 suicides in 2018. Furthermore, deaths by suicide rose by 11.8% in the UK in…

Emergency adrenaline auto-injectors in schools: the facts

Anaphylaxis Anaphylaxis is an extremely severe allergic reaction. Reactions usually begin within minutes and progress rapidly, however, they can occur up to 2-3 hours after…

Driving with Low-Weight or Premature Babies is Risky

What you need to know as a new parent of a premature or low-weight baby before driving home from hospital: Premature babies in cars are…

Everything you need to know about cervical screening

Everything you need to know about cervical screening but were too embarrassed to ask   Cervical Screening Awareness Week aims to highlight the importance of…

Vaccinations – 15 Really Good Reasons To Get Them

  Vaccinations began Edward Jenner, a country doctor living in Gloucester, who created the world’s first vaccine for smallpox in the 1790s. Since then, vaccinations…

Is it dangerous to cover your pram? – how to keep your baby safe in the heat

                    Every summer there are well-publicised campaigns about the dangers of allowing babies and children to…

Essential preparation for festival season to have fun and stay safe

Whichever festival you’re attending, whether music or literature focused, abroad or in the UK, day-long or spanning a week, the safety risks remain the same……

How to Avoid Being Bitten by Common and Uncommon Insects

The warmer summer months see a swell in the insect population of the UK. Unfortunately, bites and stings can be painful as well as cause…

Natasha’s Law and new food labelling to prevent further allergy deaths

Ramadan: how to fast safely & healthily