First Aid for Acid or Alkaline Attacks

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 International.  Acid attacks in England and Wales then reached a new high in 2023, with figures revealing 1,244 recorded...
New 2025 Updates for Paediatric Resuscitation and First Aid

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. These guidelines align to the National Institute for Health and Care...
Febrile Convulsions and Seizures in Children

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 are unwell and feverish. As many as one in 20 children may experience a febrile convulsion by the time they are 5...
When to Call an Ambulance

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 call an ambulance, go to A&E or simply visit your GP. Undoubtedly the decision will vary from case to case but follow these guidelines...
7 Proven Hangover Cures and First Aid for Alcohol Poisoning

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 however ways you can avoid the dreaded hangover with our proven prevention and cure tips.  ...
Diabetes – signs and symptoms and how to help

Diabetes – signs and symptoms and how to help

  Diabetes – The Facts One in 15 people in the UK have diabetes. This includes one million people who have Type 2 but haven’t yet been diagnosed. In the UK, there is a diagnosis of diabetes every two minutes.   Worldwide According to the World...