First Aid Blog

Tips To Protect Your Baby Or Child From The Sun

  Babies over six months old can enjoy a limited amount of sunlight, providing they have been protected by the appropriate measures. It is especially…

Preventing accidents – How safe is your home?

Alarming rise in cases of severe anaphylaxis and first aid for a reaction

Recent anaphylaxis statistics (from Natasha Ednan-Laperouse Foundation) 1/3 of the UK population, 19 million people will suffer from some sort of an allergic response at…

Baby First Aid – How to Prevent Common Accidents

Babies: from birth to crawling Babies do not come with instructions. They are all different and bring unique challenges. Hormones and sleep deprivation combined with…

7 tips to reduce back-to-school anxiety, for parents and children

  Although social distancing restrictions have been taken away, we understand returning to school may still be an anxiety-inducing time as covid cases remain high.…

Prep Your First Aid Kit to Be Summer Holiday Ready

Summer is here and whether you are travelling long haul, having a staycation or simply playing in the park, having an up-to-date and high quality…

New pitch-side saliva test to immediately diagnose concussion

  We have all witnessed the inevitable clash of heads during a rugby match and the dilemma of the coach and match officials to make…

Festive First Aid Essentials to soothe you through seasonal ills and accidents

  The festive season sees a dramatic increase in the number accidents and illnesses which can pose a problem when your GP and local chemist…

Treating Minor Injuries at Home during COVID-19

    The NHS frontline staff are working incredibly hard to deal with the covid-19 pandemic. With the NHS currently under strain, doing all you…

Ensuring the safety and wellbeing of older people during Covid-19 – #staysafe

    1st October is the United Nations Day of the Older Person. It marks the start of  Stay Safe Week for Older People, an…

Recognising Covid-19 Symptoms in Children

  Schools are now open for autumn term which is great news for children’s education and families navigating a ‘new normal’. However, this comes with…

How to Commute to Work and School Safely

  Many people are now being encouraged to return to work. Schools are reopening for Autumn term, which can bring some anxiety for both parents…