Drowning

Drowning

Always ensure basic safety around water. Children should always be supervised as they can drown in surprisingly small amounts of water. They should never be left alone in a bath, even for a short time. Be vigilant around pools and ponds. These should have safety...
How to Phone an Ambulance

How to Phone an Ambulance

Citizen Aid is an App with helpful advice on action in a possible terrorist emergency. Run, Hide and Tell – ensure you remain safe. Escape if you can and encourage others to escape with you. Find a safe haven and hide if you can’t escape. Stay low and keep...
Accidents at Christmas: Prepare Yourself

Accidents at Christmas: Prepare Yourself

Christmas is a magical time of year. However it is also a time when there are more accidents than usual, for both humans and pets. Decorations, fires, new toys, visitors, cooking and houses packed with over-excited children and extra animals present a lot of potential...
Asthma at Christmas

Asthma at Christmas

Christmas can be a particularly tough time of year for asthmatics; cold weather, viruses and stress are all asthma triggers so it is important to be aware of symptoms and deal with them promptly. As always, it is vital to carry a reliever inhaler and emergency numbers...