Accidental ingestion of liquitabs
The accidental ingestion of liquitabs caused the hospitalisation of nearly 1500 children last year. Some of those admitted required ventilation…
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Water safety advice for your pets
Water safety advice for your pets: Being around cool water in the warmth of summer is one of life’s pleasures.…
A defibrillator saved Eriksen’s life
A defibrillator saved Eriksen’s life – Do YOU know where to find your nearest defibrillator? Don’t let the one you…
Drowning Prevention Week 2021 19-26 June
Teaching kids how to enjoy water safety when in and around water. Do they know the rules for water safety?…
Top 5 causes of serious injury for children
5 most common causes of serious injury for children: The 7th – 13th June 2021 is Child Safety Week, run…
Emma Hammett meets the Medical Detection Dogs
How Medical Detection Dogs can sniff out the virus and help in the pandemic by Emma Hammett of First Aid…
What to do if someone if having a seizure
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Seizures, convulsions and epilepsy
A seizure is the medical term for a fit or convulsion. One in twenty people will have a seizure at…
Panic attacks: how you can help
Panic attacks can happen to anyone, without any obvious cause or warning. They can be extremely alarming both for the…
Dog burns and scalds
Dog burns and scalds: How to help if your dog suffers a painful burn or scald: Safety first If your…