Heat exhaustion treatment and recovery
Everything you need to know about Heat Exhaustion - Temperatures are rising this week in the UK. Hot summer days can…
Emma Hammett
Panic attacks
Panic attacks can happen to anyone, without any obvious cause or warning. They can be extremely alarming both for the…
Self-isolation with covid-19 – what are the rules?
Despite lockdown loosening, self-isolation is still an important part of the covid-19 crisis for many people. As the situation and…
Dogs: How to introduce face masks
Facial coverings during lockdown could make our dogs feel confused and concerned as they can’t read human facial expressions or…
Exercise – Staying covid-safe at the gym
Gyms are beginning to reopen after the covid-19 lockdown, which is great news for our physical and mental health. Many…
Face masks and the law
It is now mandatory to wear face coverings in shops in England to reduce the transmission of Covid-19. As the…
Water safety post lockdown
Water safety aspects, including drowning and emergency responses are discussed here by First Aid expert Emma Hammett of First Aid…
How do you stay safe outdoors?
How do you stay safe outdoors during the Pandemic? Emma Hammett of First Aid For Life advises how to stay…
Is it safe to travel on holiday?
Many countries around the world are now easing travel restrictions. They are looking to restart domestic and international travel. China…
BAME communities disproportionately affected by Covid-19
In the UK and beyond, COVID-19 has been disproportionately deadly for people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds.…
Covid-19 in schools – everything you need to know
The challenges of Covid-19 are particularly difficult for schools, nurseries and childcare providers. Attempting to socially distance within a school…
New organ donation law
On the 20th May 2020, the law concerning organ donation in England changed. The decision as to whether or not…