Know the Signs of Sepsis – Causes and Symptoms

Know the Signs of Sepsis – Causes and Symptoms

  Stop Sepsis and Save Lives, know the signs of Sepsis   One in five deaths around the world is caused by sepsis and someone dies from Sepsis every 3 seconds. In the UK there are at least 245,000 cases of sepsis a year and research from the University of...
Water Safety for Summer

Water Safety for Summer

  During summer more and more people are looking to explore the great outdoors and to visit the seaside with their families and friends. There has been a strong interest in swimming in the sea or open water. Water comes with risks and sadly drowning can happen...

13 Myths, Facts and Controversies about Anaphylaxis

Myth 1: Anaphylaxis often results in death Fact: Anaphylaxis is potentially life-threatening, but fatal outcomes are extremely rare. Key statistics: • Fatal food anaphylaxis occurs annually just 1–2 people per million • Hospital admissions for anaphylaxis have...
Cold Water Shock – what it is and how to manage it

Cold Water Shock – what it is and how to manage it

On a hot day, plunging into a cool pool or the sea may well be a very appealing prospect. However, every year people die from a physiological reaction known as cold water shock.   Campaign   The Royal National Lifeboat Institution campaigns to spread...
Essential Tips for Surviving a Heat Wave

Essential Tips for Surviving a Heat Wave

Hot summer days can be lovely, providing you have the opportunity to enjoy them and are able to cool down and remain well hydrated. Heat exhaustion can come on suddenly following exposure to the sun and can have serious consequences especially for children and babies....
Eye injuries – The Most Common Causes and How to Help

Eye injuries – The Most Common Causes and How to Help

Eye injuries are unpleasant and painful – and can be frightening. Some of the most common injuries are as follows: blows to the eye– such as being hit by a fist, elbow or ball or walking into something scratches and abrasions– often caused by fingernails or tree...