Head injuries & bloody noses in children
Children frequently bang their heads and it is difficult to tell whether or not they have done any serious damage.…
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Head Injuries in Sports
There has been growing concern over the long-term effects of head injuries. Consequently, many influential sporting groups have come together…
Technology solutions to keep older people safe and independent
Older people are often desperate for both independence and connection. ‘Aging in place’ – enabling someone to remain in their…
Falls and the Elderly
More than 500,000 people aged over 65 years of age attend accident and emergency departments every year as the result…
Why teenagers should learn first aid
Teenagers and young people are the most likely to push boundaries and take risks when things go wrong. It is…
First Aid Following a Stabbing
In the last year there have been over 50,000 recorded offences involving knives and sharp instruments in the UK. These…
How to help someone having a heart attack
How Common are Heart Attacks? Hospital admission following a heart attack stand at around 100,000 a year in the UK.…
Heart attacks in women: Not just a man’s problem
The British Heart Foundation are campaigning for more people to recognise the signs and symptoms of heart attacks in women. Many people…
St John Ambulance says 1 in 4 have saved a life
Research by health and first aid charity St John Ambulance reveals few feel confident using first aid skills and is…
Asthma attacks: Top 7 tips
When pupils return to school in September there is a steep rise in children hospitalised with asthma attacks. In the…