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Emma Hammett

Emma Hammett is an experienced nurse and first aid trainer, she has worked in many areas including A&E, Children’s Ward, Burns Unit and Acute medical and surgical wards before becoming hospital manager of Hammersmith and Charing Cross Hospitals. In 2007, she founded First Aid for Life and is shortly going to publish her second book, Burns, Falls and Emergency Calls – The ultimate guide to the prevention and treatment of childhood accidents. Emma is also the founder of First Aid for Pets offering first aid training courses for your pets https://firstaidforpets.net/

Safety whilst skiing

Skiing is a great option for a fun and active family holiday however the adrenaline rush is not without risks!…

What to do if you have an accident when skiing

Skiing is great fun and makes for a fabulous family holiday, but the adrenaline buzz is not without risk. It…

Preventing accidents – How safe is your home?

Preventing accidents - Every year, around 2 million children attend A&E due to accidents. Over 76,000 of these require admission…

Essential Winter Weather Tips for You and Your Pets!

Essential Winter Weather Tips for You and Your Pets! Winter comes with plenty of potential perils for your pet, from…

What parents need to know about Scarlet Fever & Strep A

What parents need to know about Scarlet Fever & Strep A: As winter approaches, health officials are urging parents to…

Heart Attacks and Cardiac Arrests – What’s the Difference?

Heart Attacks and Cardiac Arrests – What’s the Difference? Advice from the leading UK Provider of Online First Aid Courses.…

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…

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…

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