How to have a pet-friendly Christmas
How to have a pet-friendly Christmas: While Christmas is an exciting time of year for the family, it can be both stressful and potentially dangerous...
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.
Streptococcal A infection and Scarlet fever first aid
Streptococcal A infection, invasive strep A and scarlet fever – what to look out for and what to do What is a Streptococcal infection? These...
Safe car journeys: How to prepare
In 2020 there were 131,220 casualties of all severities from road accidents. One way that we can attempt to curb these shockingly high figures is...
Road Traffic Accident – How to help your pet
A step-by-step guide if your dog is hit by a car When approaching an accident, the most important element is your safety. Fundamentally, if you...
Talking about self harm
Talking about self harm: Self harm encompasses a wide range of things people deliberately do to themselves to cause physical pain or damage. It is...
Essential tips to keep safe in crowds
Huge crowds can be daunting for any of us, and unfortunately there have been a few high-profile events when things have gone radically wrong. In...
Keeping yourself and others safe in crowds
This practical video from First Aid for Life explains how to keep yourself and others safe in crowded environments. From recognising potential risks to knowing...
How to support a loved one after an accident
How to support a loved one after an accident: Accidents are commonplace in any developed or developing nation, with some 1,560 reported road deaths recorded...
Fireworks: Accident prevention and first aid tips
As winter approaches there are many festivities to look forward to which feature fireworks such as Halloween, Bonfire Night, Diwali, New Year and Chinese New...
Halloween: Guide to staying safe
Whether you love Halloween or loathe it, the occasion is growing in popularity. For many, Halloween is a spine-chilling spectacular and night of unlimited sweets....
