What bit me? Ultimate guide to bites and stings
Everyone has suffered from that incredibly itchy bite that keeps you awake at night. Although some people seem far more…
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Stress and anxiety: 19 proven ways to reduce it
Prolonged stress is bad for us. It raises our cortisol levels. Stress can manifest itself as a physical and mental…
How to cycle safely
How to cycle safely? The UK Government has recently launched an extensive obesity strategy aimed at getting people fit and…
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…
Panic attacks
Panic attacks can happen to anyone, without any obvious cause or warning. They can be extremely alarming both for 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…
Essential first aid kit for the home
What's in your first aid kit? Although first aid has always been an important life skill, first aid at home…
Pharmacists challenged by social distancing
Pharmacists 'unable to maintain social distancing' at work and risk infection. A new snapshot survey of pharmacists from the Royal…
Giving CPR during the pandemic
https://youtu.be/f4ZI1PAsmks Giving CPR during the pandemic – Resuscitation Council UK guidance. This statement is for anyone who is performing…