World Suicide Prevention Day: Our Partnership With Maytree

World Suicide Prevention Day: Our Partnership With Maytree

  In the UK & Republic of Ireland, there were 6,859 suicides in 2018. Furthermore, deaths by suicide rose by 11.8% in the UK in 2018. The sad statistic is that in the UK, the highest suicide rate is among men aged 45-49.  However, this is only the tip of the...
Poisoning in children and older people – prevention and treatment

Poisoning in children and older people – prevention and treatment

Poisoning in Children and older people   More than 28,000 children receive treatment for poisoning, or suspected poisoning accidents every year. The age group 0-4 are most at risk, with boys being more likely to have accidents than girls. The issue is serious for...
Fun things to do this Easter

Fun things to do this Easter

Fun things to do this Easter Whilst Easter is an opportunity to indulge in lots of chocolate eggs, hot cross buns and family roast dinners, it also offers a perfect chance to get out and about in the fresh air.  According to NHS Choices, exercise can help to reduce...
Why is it so important for children to learn first aid?

Why is it so important for children to learn first aid?

Why is it so important for children to learn first aid? The Department for Education has just undertaken a consultation on what should be included on the school curriculum for PSHE (Personal, Social and Health Education).  First aid training is a vital life skill and...
Breaks, Sprains and Dislocations – What you need to know

Breaks, Sprains and Dislocations – What you need to know

We all know someone who has had a break, sprain or dislocation at some time.  Be it from ice skating, slipping whilst running by the side of a swimming pool, or even just falling badly, these injuries happen all the time, no matter what time of year. Whilst breaks and...
Drug errors may be causing thousands of deaths each year

Drug errors may be causing thousands of deaths each year

Drug errors may be causing thousands of deaths each year With 1.15 billion drug prescriptions being made each year, it is no wonder that mistakes are made – but a recent study has shown the problem to be far more significant than previously thought.  It has been...