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Button batteries can kill – learn how to keep children safe
There has been a recent spike in hospital admissions, resulting from children swallowing small button batteries. As electronic gadgets become ever more present in the…
How to help whilst waiting for an ambulance
Our Ambulance service is under more pressure than ever and the majority of the time is far short of the 8 minute target times for…
Guide to the Legal requirements concerning first aid for Children’s Activity and Learning Providers
It can be incredibly confusing trying to work out your legal requirements for first aid provision as a small business working with children, providing…
6 vital first aid skills every family should know
6 vital first aid skills all parents should have I am frequently asked what are the most common medical emergencies that can occur in families?…
3 steps of self help before visiting your overstretched GP
Hypothermia, frostbite and chilblains – how to help
Hypothermia, frostbite and chilblains – how to help - reviewed and updated November 2019 As the weather grows colder it is important to protect yourself…
A reminder on the legal alcohol driving limits
The only guaranteed safe option is to avoid alcohol completely if you are planning to drive. Even a small amount of alcohol can affect your…
How and when to remove a motorcycle helmet following an accident
I am often asked the question when should someone look to remove a motorcycle helmet? The key advice is only remove the helmet if absolutely…
Why blended learning could be exactly what you need!
Blended learning for paediatric first aid is now mainstream and one of the most popular courses we run. First Aid for Life and Onlinefirstaid.com…
Why Defibrillators save lives
Why Defibrillators save lives Around 30,000 people in Britain every year, suffer a sudden cardiac arrest in the community. They can affect anyone at any…
Top tips and First Aid advice for older people following a fall
Top tips and First Aid advice for older people following a fall: If you have fallen: Stay as calm as you can. Don’t rush to…
9 key indicators you may have broken a bone and tips to treat
Breaks and sprains are extremely common, but how do you know whether you have broken a bone or just have a soft tissue injury? Unless…
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