The dangers of swallowing things
The dangers of swallowing things: While some objects swallowed can pass straight through there are many occasions where this does not happen, and the results...
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.
First aid skills all parents should know
First aid skills all parents should know: Making sure your child is safe can feel like a full-time job but with a few essential first...
What to do if someone cuts their finger off
Finger Amputation. What to do, important steps to help control bleeding and preserve the amputated part Sadly it is not uncommon for people to accidentally...
Nose bleeds and head injuries
Children often have nose bleeds. They can be a result of warm weather or exercise, which dilate the small blood vessels in their nose, or...
Topic: Simple steps to get ahead this hay fever season
Simple steps to get ahead this hay fever season: Hay fever is a common allergic condition that affects approximately a quarter of people in the...
How to help someone who is seriously bleeding
Knife crime is at a record high in the UK. Every day the news report yet another story of injury or fatality related to knife crime....
“Martyn’s Law”
The Government recently published drafting for their Protection of Premises Bill, known as ‘Martyn’s Law’ in tribute to Martyn Hett. Martyn died in the Manchester...
Building resilience
Resilience is the ability to adapt to challenging circumstances without it taking too large an impact on our mental well-being. It has been shown that...
How do effectively deal with insomnia
Severe insomnia can wreak havoc with mental health and physical wellbeing. According to the NHS website, insomnia is defined as regularly experiencing problems sleeping. Sleep is...
Spinal injuries: Alternative recovery position
In this practical training video from First Aid for Life, viewers are shown how to place someone into the recovery position when they are alone...
