Beach safety
RNLI advice on how to stay safe at the seaside.
First Aid
The First Aid category provides clear, practical guidance on recognising and responding to common injuries and emergencies. It offers step-by-step advice, safety principles and preventative tips to help readers act confidently and effectively when urgent care matters.
WHO launches seven strategies to prevent drowning
Ahead of World Drowning Prevention Day on 25 July, the World Health Organization (WHO) is launching a new technical package to help governments and communities...
What bit me? The ultimate guide
Everyone has suffered from those incredibly itchy bites and stings that keep you awake at night. Although some people may seem more susceptible to bites,...
How to survive the London marathon
Running the London Marathon is an extraordinary achievement. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or tackling 26.2 miles for the first time, the difference between a...
Meningitis & Sepsis – Spotting Early Warning Signs
You may have seen the news regarding the recent outbreak of the invasive strain of Meningitis B in Kent. Currently 3 schools and a university...
Long hospital stays reach worst levels this winter
RCEM urges action as long hospital stays reach worst levels this winter. The Royal College of Emergency Medicine (RCEM) has reiterated its calls for meaningful...
Skiing accidents and how to help
Skiing is great fun and makes for a fabulous family holiday, but the adrenaline buzz is not without risk. It is estimated that a staggering...
7 Proven Hangover Cures and First Aid for Alcohol Poisoning
Hangovers make you feel rotten. Symptoms can include exhaustion, a pounding headache, nausea, dizziness, thirst and sensitivity to light or sound. There are however ways...
Surgical trainings in Ukraine
Surgeons and anaesthetic surgeons from regions all over Ukraine gathered in Lviv, in late March and early April, for two HEST® courses delivered by our...
What is a seizure?
What is a seizure? A seizure is the medical term for a fit or convulsion. One in twenty people will have a seizure at some...
