High blood pressure and how to reduce it
High blood pressure or hypertension is often an underlying condition, closely associated with serious health issues such as heart attacks…
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Strokes: How to spot them and what to do
Strokes occur when blood flow in the brain is interrupted by a blockage or bleed in one of the blood…
Why the Recovery Position Saves Lives
Why is the recovery postion so important when someone is unconscious? Putting someone in the recovery position ensures that their…
Festivals – The ultimate survival guide
Whether you are a first-time festival goer or a seasoned pro following these guidelines to staying safe at festivals will…
Everything you need to know about heat exhaustion
Hot summer days can be lovely, providing you have the opportunity to enjoy them and are able to cool down…
What bit me? The ultimate guide to bites
Everyone has suffered from those incredibly itchy bites and stings that keep you awake at night. Although some people may…
Water safety: First aid for drowning
Always supervise children near water, they can drown in just a couple of centimetres. Drowning can happen quickly and quietly…
Water safety this summer – a guide for children and parents
Having fun in the sun during the summer holidays often includes water, be it in a paddling pool, Lido, villa…
Diabetes: Vital information family and friends should know
What is diabetes? It is a condition where someone either doesn’t produce enough insulin, or their insulin isn’t working as…
Dishwasher tablets and liquitabs: what to do if swallowed
Dishwasher and liquitabs can be extremely dangerous if swallowed. Hospitals admitted nearly 1500 children last year following the accidental ingestion…
Batteries: How a spoonful of honey could save your child’s life
Why button batteries can be dangerous and how a spoonful of honey could save your child’s life! Why button batteries…
9 signs that you should urgently call an ambulance
Understanding when to phone an ambulance, take someone to A&E, or to their GP is a critical decision. Particularly when…