Panic attacks
Panic attacks can happen to anyone, without any obvious cause or warning. They can be extremely alarming both for the…
First Aid
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…
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…
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…
Coronavirus anxiety & looking after your mental health
In this time of uncertainty, the mental toll on people can be considerable. The disruption to daily life can engender…