What to do if someone cuts their finger off
Finger Amputation. What to do, important steps to help control bleeding and preserve the amputated part Sadly it is not…
Emma Hammett
Nose bleeds and head injuries
Children often have nose bleeds. They can be a result of warm weather or exercise, which dilate the small blood…
How to help someone who is seriously bleeding
Knife crime is at a record high in the UK. Every day the news report yet another story of injury or…
“Martyn’s Law”
The Government recently published drafting for their Protection of Premises Bill, known as ‘Martyn’s Law’ in tribute to Martyn Hett.…
Building resilience
Resilience is the ability to adapt to challenging circumstances without it taking too large an impact on our mental well-being.…
How do effectively deal with insomnia
Severe insomnia can wreak havoc with mental health and physical wellbeing. According to the NHS website, insomnia is defined as regularly…
Spinal injuries: Alternative recovery position
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Why the recovery position saves lives
Why the recovery position saves lives: When you are unconscious or unresponsive, most of your muscles relax and go floppy.…
Food allergies and anaphylaxis
An allergic reaction occurs when the body’s immune system reacts inappropriately in response to the presence of a substance that…
Your marathon survival guide
Marathon day is almost here. You will have trained for months, dedicating hundreds of hours to pounding the pavements in…
Top tips for those watching the London Marathon
Top tips for those watching the London Marathon - It’s a big date for the 40,000 people who run the…
Ways to Reduce Stress and Anxiety
Prolonged stress is bad for us. Stress can manifest itself as a physical and mental health problem. Stress also causes…