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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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
Resuscitation and Emergency Life Support in Dental Practices
Emma Hammett provides advice for dental professionals, incorporating updates from the Resuscitation Council UK's 2025 Resuscitation Guidelines. A patient could collapse on any premises at any…
How to Care for Someone With Flu
What is flu? Flu is a highly infectious disease and symptoms usually appear very quickly. It causes fever, chills, headache, aches and pains in the…
Safety Whilst Skiing and Helping Following a Ski Accident
Skiing is a great option for a fun and active family holiday however the adrenaline rush is not without risks! Here are some tips to…
When to Call an Ambulance
When someone has an accident or is ill it can be incredibly difficult to assess how serious it is and whether it is necessary to…
7 Proven Hangover Cures and First Aid for Alcohol Poisoning
Hangovers make you feel rotten. Symptoms can include exhaustion, a pounding headache, nausea, dizziness, thirst and sensitivity to light or sound. There are…
35 Expert tips to avoid germs and stay healthy
International Infection Prevention Week (IIPW), established in 1986, aims to shine a light on infection prevention each and every year. Here are some interesting facts…
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