9 signs that you should urgently call an ambulance
Understanding when to phone an ambulance, take someone to A&E, or to their GP is a critical decision. Particularly when the NHS is in overwhelm!...
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.
Break, sprain and dislocation: What you need to know
We all know someone who has experienced a break, sprain or dislocation. From skiing, slipping whilst running round the side of a swimming pool, trampolining...
Stress, anxiety & panic attacks: How to help your child
Anxiety UK claim that 1 in 6 young people experience anxiety. This stress is often heightened during exam season or when students head back to...
19 proven ways to reduce stress and anxiety
Prolonged stress is bad for us. Stress can manifest itself as a physical and mental health problem. Stress also causes an increase in cortisol levels,...
Spinal injury: Know the signs
The National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) states that approximately 700 people sustain a new spinal cord injury (SCI) each year in the UK. Currently...
Latest advances in asthma treatment
There have been recent updates in asthma treatments, including the MART treatment plan. Read on to find out more information. MART Treatment Maintenance and Reliever...
Eye injuries – The most common causes and how to help
Eye injuries are unpleasant and painful – and can be frightening. Some of the most common injuries are as follows: blows to the eye– such...
10 common ear problems and what you can do about them
Ear problems can be very uncomfortable and unpleasant, especially in children. However, they don’t usually cause long term problems. Here are the top common ear...
How to save a knocked out tooth
An injury to the tooth is very scary but can happen very easily whilst running or playing. However, a whole tooth that has been knocked...
Amputated, bruised and crushed fingers: What to do
What to do if someone cuts their finger off It is surprisingly common for people to accidentally cut off part of their fingers, most often...
