Staying Safe and Giving Help During a Mass Casualty Incident

Staying Safe and Giving Help During a Mass Casualty Incident

Clear Guidance how to help yourself and others and stay safe during a stabbing, terrorist attack or any other mass casualty incident. If you are caught in a terrorist attack or any mass casualty event, your actions can make a vital difference to your safety and to...
Recognising Mumps, Measles and Hand Foot and Mouth Disease

Recognising Mumps, Measles and Hand Foot and Mouth Disease

This article will help you quickly identify common childhood diseases such as mumps, measles, and hand foot and mouth disease. People of any age can catch mumps. It is an unpleasant disease, and can lead to serious complications, including viral meningitis,...
Food Allergies and Anaphylaxis – Triggers and How To Help

Food Allergies and Anaphylaxis – Triggers and How To Help

    What is an allergic reaction and how common are they?   An allergic reaction occurs when the body’s immune system reacts inappropriately in response to the presence of a substance that it wrongly perceives as a threat. The body doesn’t react to the...
Laundry, Dishwasher Tablets & Liquitabs

Laundry, Dishwasher Tablets & Liquitabs

There are many domestic dangers that continue to cause young children serious accidents in the home. Babies and toddlers are at particular risk as they explore the world by putting things in their mouths. Toddlers are naturally inquisitive and determined and liquitabs...
Why the Recovery Position Saves Lives

Why the Recovery Position Saves Lives

Why is the recovery postion so important when someone is unconscious? Putting someone in the recovery position ensures that their airway is clear and open. Additionally it means that they will not choke on fluid or vomit in their mouth. When you become unconscious or...
Heart Attacks in Women: Not Just A Man’s Problem

Heart Attacks in Women: Not Just A Man’s Problem

The British Heart Foundation are campaigning for more people to recognise the signs and symptoms of heart attacks in women. Many people have the misconception that heart attacks only happen to men and this has led to thousands of women failing to realise that they are...