Easter: Minimise risks of your child choking
As Easter approaches and supermarket aisles fill with brightly foil wrapped chocolate eggs, a heart breaking warning posted on a…
First Aid
Heart attacks and cardiac arrest
Heart attacks can happen to anyone, of any age. Although they are more likely to occur in older people. In…
Asthma – why tree pollen, alcohol and cold make it worse
With the advent of Spring, many asthma sufferers struggle to keep their asthma under control. There may be some key…
Tree pollen allergy
It is commonly thought that hay fever is only a problem in late Spring or the summer months, when the…
Childhood diseases: How to identify them
Childhood diseases: How to identify them: Following the recent rise in Strep A and Scarlet Fever cases, this article will…
Streptococcal infections
These infections are caused by several strains of bacteria – the most common are streptococcus A and streptococcus B. These…
How to enjoy a flipping good pancake day
Pancake day traditionally started to use up luxury ingredients prior to Lent. However, now it has now become a great…
A flipping good pancake day
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Staying safe whilst skiing
Skiing is a great option for a fun and active family holiday however the adrenaline rush is not without risks!…
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…