First Aid Following a Stabbing – What to do in an Emergency?

First Aid Following a Stabbing – What to do in an Emergency?

In the last year there have been over 50,000 recorded offences involving knives and sharp instruments in the UK. These statistics are shocking and sadly provide a compelling reason to learn first aid. Knife crime is on the rise, with more fatalities and injuries among...
The dangers of swallowing things and how to help if they do!

The dangers of swallowing things and how to help if they do!

  While some objects swallowed can pass straight through there are many occasions where this does not happen, and the results can be life-changing or fatal.    Babies and young children tend to put everything into their mouths. For them, it is an additional...
Asthma – why tree pollen, alcohol and cold make it worse

Asthma – why tree pollen, alcohol and cold make it worse

  Asthma, why tree pollen, alcohol and cold make it worse With the advent of Spring, many asthma sufferers struggle to keep their asthma under control.  There may be some key triggers and unexpected culprits to look out for … and try to avoid. What is asthma?...
Burns and Scalds – What to Do

Burns and Scalds – What to Do

Burns can occur suddenly and the resulting pain and damage caused can be devastating. Knowing what to do if this should happen can make a massive difference in reducing the amount of pain and scarring experienced and may avoid someone having tissue damage. Burns are...
10 essential tips to keep safe in crowds

10 essential tips to keep safe in crowds

Huge crowds can be daunting for any of us, and unfortunately there have been a few high-profile events when things have gone radically wrong. In Korea 156 young people died when they got crushed in a narrow street. Sadly, there have been a few other serious incidents...