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 and strokes.…
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How would you manage a heart attack if you were on your own?
The heart of the matter: According to the British Heart Foundation UK statistics, someone is taken to hospital with a heart…
Creating a pet safe garden
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Embedded sea urchin spines and jelly fish stings
Sea urchins don’t look to do anyone any harm. However, they are prickly and if you tread on them, and…
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…
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! You can find…
School Sport’s Day – All the fun without the injury
Are you ready for your school sport's day? Across the country, children will be lining up hoping to win the…
How to avoid exercise related injuries
We are well-aware of the health and well-being benefits of regular exercise. However, sometimes making time and taking the additional…
Water safety for summer
During summer more and more people are looking to explore the great outdoors and to visit the seaside with their families…
First aid for a drowning adult, baby or child
Always supervise children near water, they can drown in just a couple of centimetres. Drowning can happen quickly and quietly…
Pre-festival prep & packing
With festivals right around the corner, it’s time to learn the essentials for any festival, what you need to think…
First Aid Skills all Carers Should Know
First Aid Skills all Carers Should Know: These days, many of us have caring roles, both personally and professionally. There…