Tips to reduce the risk of your child choking this Easter
As Easter approaches and supermarket aisles fill with brightly foil wrapped chocolate eggs, a heart breaking warning posted on a…
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Febrile convulsions and seizures
Febrile convulsions are incredibly common in babies and small children. Fits or seizures are triggered by a rise in their…
Seizures, convulsions and epilepsy: A complete guide
What is a seizure? A seizure is the medical term for a fit or convulsion. One in twenty people will…
Heart attacks in women
The British Heart Foundation are campaigning for more people to recognise the signs and symptoms of heart attacks in women. Many…
Pregnancy: 5 first aid adaptations
Pregnancy can be an exciting time for new parents, but for many it brings many worries. There are some adaptations…
Treating minor injuries at home
Accidents and injuries often occur at home: It is critical that you know how to give immediate first aid if…
Head injuries in children and bloody noses
Children frequently bang their heads and it is difficult to tell whether or not they have done any serious damage.…
Food allergies and anaphylaxis
What is an allergic reaction and how common are they? An allergic reaction occurs when the body’s immune system reacts…
Heart attacks and cardiac arrests: What’s the difference?
Heart attacks can happen to anyone, of any age. Although they are more likely to occur in older people. In…
All about heart health
Everything you need to know about heart health from cardiac arrest and CPR, to heart attacks and high blood pressure.…
Burns – The best advice for treating a burn
Burns are extremely common, painful and potentially life-changing injuries. Burns frequently become infected and scarring from burns is often disfiguring…
How to enjoy a flipping good Pancake Day without injury
Pancake day traditionally started to use up luxury ingredients prior to Lent. However, now it has now become a great…