UK heart health: why Sweden has a better survival rate

UK heart health: why Sweden has a better survival rate

UK heart health: why Sweden has a better survival rate – guest post The video above highlights the difference in the Scandinavian approach to heart health and the undoubted benefits Over the past decade, there has been a significant difference between heart...
Drowning

Drowning

Always ensure basic safety around water. Children should always be supervised as they can drown in surprisingly small amounts of water. They should never be left alone in a bath, even for a short time. Be vigilant around pools and ponds which should have safety...
5 Simple, Essential First Aid Tips

5 Simple, Essential First Aid Tips

Like any other discipline, first aid must be learned with time and dedication. However, today we want to provide you with 5 Essential Rules that, far from being definitive and complete, may be very helpful to help a person in need. First Tip: If someone has swallowed...
Sepsis: the Six Signs

Sepsis: the Six Signs

In January 2016 sepsis was drawn to our attention following the enquiry into William Mead’s tragic death. The enquiry highlighted that many of the signs of sepsis were missed by GPs and the 111 service. Over 37,000 people in the UK die from sepsis every year and...
Suffocation and Strangulation

Suffocation and Strangulation

Suffocation and strangulation are one of the 6 most common causes of accidents resulting in fatalities in the under 5s. Suffocation The most common culprits for suffocation are nappy sacks and plastic bags as babies don’t have the dexterity to remove them if...
How to Put Someone in the Recovery Position – 6 Easy Steps

How to Put Someone in the Recovery Position – 6 Easy Steps

The following method shows you how to put someone into the recovery position if you are on your own – even if you think they could have a spinal injury. If you are not worried about a spinal injury, or if they are very heavy, you can just use their knee as a lever to...