Meningitis

Meningitis

Meningitis is swelling of the meninges (the protective membranes of the brain and spinal cord). The inflammation is usually the result of an infection. Causes   Meningitis can be caused by viruses or bacteria. It is often caused by a bacteria which can live...

Resuscitation and Emergency Life Support in Dental Practices 

Emma Hammett provides advice for dental professionals, incorporating updates from the Resuscitation Council UK’s 2025 Resuscitation Guidelines. A patient could collapse on any premises at any time, whether they have received treatment or not. It is therefore...
How to Care for Someone With Flu

How to Care for Someone With Flu

What is flu? Flu is a highly infectious disease and symptoms usually appear very quickly. It causes fever, chills, headache, aches and pains in the joints and muscles, and extreme tiredness. Healthy individuals usually recover within two to seven days, but it has the...
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...
Asthma and Why Spring can Make it Harder to Control

Asthma and Why Spring can Make it Harder to Control

Asthma Asthma is an extremely common chronic and potentially life-threatening condition, affecting nearly 10% of children and a large number of adults. Britain has one of the highest rates of asthma in Europe. 5.4 million people receive treatment for asthma and 3...
Strokes, how to spot them and what to do

Strokes, how to spot them and what to do

A stroke occurs when blood flow in the brain is interrupted by a blockage or bleed in one of the blood vessels. This can cause damage to brain cells or cause them to die. Blockages to the brain are a lot more common than bleeds. Both have the same symptoms. Strokes...