Giving CPR during the pandemic
Giving CPR during the pandemic – Resuscitation Council UK guidance: Resuscitation Council UK Statement on COVID-19 in relation to CPR…
Emma Hammett
Breaks, sprains and dislocations
Breaks, sprains and dislocations – what you need to know: We all know someone who has experienced a break, sprain…
Burns injuries – what you need to know
Children’s Burns Trust warns of a rise in Burn Injuries from Fireworks at Home: Autumn in the UK usually heralds…
35 Expert tips to avoid germs and stay healthy
Here are some interesting facts about common germs and top practical tips to avoid catching them. Moreover, with the government’s…
Minor Head Injuries and Nose Bleeds
Children often have nose bleeds. They can be a result of warm weather or exercise, which dilate the small blood…
Invaluable tech solutions to help older people
Older people are often desperate for both independence and connection. ‘Aging in place’ – enabling someone to remain in their…
Instructional video: How to get up after a fall
https://youtu.be/T9VQDYvLs0o Instructional video advice from Emma Hammett of FirstAidForLife Transcript Advice for someone following a fall: Nearly a third of…
How to get up after a fall
It’s a shocking statistic, but each year over 4,500 people in England and Wales die following a fall. Nearly a…
Babies and first aid: Prevent common emergencies
Babies: from birth to crawling Babies do not come with instructions. They are all different and bring unique challenges. Hormones…
How to manage a heart attack alone
How would you manage a heart attack if you were on your own? According to the British Heart Foundation UK statistics,…
When to go to the vet
15 occasions when you should urgently get your pet to the vet: It can be difficult to assess the severity…
The six signs of sepsis
Emma Hammett of First Aid for Life discusses the six signs of sepsis: Sepsis is a common and potentially life-threatening…