First aid at Christmas
First aid for Christmas from First Aid For Life: The festive season sees a dramatic increase in the number accidents…
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The twelve mishaps of Christmas!
Follow our top tips to keep you and your family safe over the holidays from the twelve mishaps of Christmas!…
The dangers of button batteries
Know the dangers of button batteries: Button batteries burn. The damage is noticeable within just 30 minutes and if the…
Second hand toy safety
Are second-hand toys safe? How to protect your child: A study, published (Jan 2018) in the Environmental Science & Technology journal,…
How to cycle safely
How to cycle safely: The UK Government has launched an extensive obesity strategy aimed at getting people fit and relieving…
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…
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…
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…
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,…