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.…
Emma Hammett
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…
Potential treatment for Covid19 – How close are we?
Currently there are no proven treatments for coronavirus. However, there is a huge amount of research going into finding a…
Covid-19: effect on pregnant women & babies
Is contracting Covid-19 more serious for pregnant women & newborn babies? Coronavirus is worrying everyone at the moment. The elderly,…
Covid-19: Which mask should I choose & will it protect me?
Which mask should I choose & will it protect me during the pandemic? Preventing the spread of coronavirus is paramount…
Resuscitation during the pandemic
Giving CPR during the pandemic – Resuscitation Council UK Statement on COVID-19 in relation to CPR and resuscitation in first…
How to treat a fever
What is a fever? A part of the brain known as the hypothalamus controls body temperature, which usually varies very slightly…
Covid-19 A&E & critical care staff need your help!
During the Coronavirus crisis, helping the community and supporting vital NHS staff has never been more important. A group of…
How to look after pets if you are self isolating or have Coronavirus
The Novel Coronavirus (covid 19) is a highly virulent virus. It has been originally identified in Wuhan in the Hubei…
How to care for someone who might have Coronavirus Covid-19
The Novel Coronavirus (covid 19) is a highly virulent virus, originally identified in Wuhan in the Hubei province of China…
Coronavirus – Top tips to hasten your recovery
Talk of coronavirus is inescapable. It is dominating our media and because of this there are sometimes mixed messages. Government…