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What to do if a Child is Poisoned

  A poison is any substance which can cause damage if it enters the body in sufficient quantities. A poison can be swallowed, breathed in,…

9 Signs that you Should Urgently Call an Ambulance

Understanding when to phone an ambulance, take someone to A&E, or to their GP is a critical decision. Particularly when the NHS is in overwhelm!…

Spinal Injury – Know the Signs and What to do to Help

The National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) states that approximately 700 people sustain a new spinal cord injury (SCI) each year in the UK. Currently…

Your Marathon Survival Guide – top tips to help you get the most out of your Marathon Day

Your Marathon Survival Guide – top tips to help you get the most out of your Marathon Day Marathon day is almost here.  You will…

How to Treat a Fever – Top Tips

  It is extremely common for someone who is ill to develop a fever.   What is a fever? A part of the brain known as…

How to Help Whilst Waiting for an Ambulance

If you are first on the scene and find someone who has collapsed or had an accident, what you do in those first minutes is…

Keeping You Safe and Out of Hospital this Christmas

The one place you don't want to end up at Christmas, is the Accident and Emergency Department! Christmas is a peak time for increased stress…

How to Have a Pet-Friendly Christmas

    While Christmas is an exciting time of year for the family, it can be both stressful and potentially dangerous for your pet. Follow…

Preventing Strangulation and Suffocation for Babies

Suffocation and strangulation (along with choking and drowning) account for the majority of accidents resulting in fatalities in the under 5s. For strangulation, the most…

10 Common Myths About Defibrillators and Why They Save Lives

First Aid Following a Stabbing – What to do in an Emergency?

In the last year there have been over 50,000 recorded offences involving knives and sharp instruments in the UK. These statistics are shocking and sadly…

How to Remove Sea Urchin Spines and Treat Jellyfish Stings

Sea urchins and jellyfish don’t look dangerous, but both can deliver painful stings if you accidentally tread on them. Sea urchin spines can snap and…