First aid for bleeding and treatment for shock
If someone cuts themselves and it is bleeding, it is important to know how to help: What should you do? If someone is bleeding a...
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 following a stabbing
In the last year there have been over 50,000 recorded offences involving knives and sharp instruments in the UK. These statistics are shocking and sadly...
Tips to reduce the risk of your child choking this Easter
As Easter approaches and supermarket aisles fill with brightly foil wrapped chocolate eggs, a heart breaking warning posted on a parenting website serves as a...
Seizures, convulsions and epilepsy: A complete guide
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...
Heart attacks in women
The British Heart Foundation are campaigning for more people to recognise the signs and symptoms of heart attacks in women. Many people have the misconception that...
Pregnancy: 5 first aid adaptations
Pregnancy can be an exciting time for new parents, but for many it brings many worries. There are some adaptations to first aid that are...
Head injuries in children and bloody noses
Children frequently bang their heads and it is difficult to tell whether or not they have done any serious damage. Although, most head injuries are...
Heart attacks and cardiac arrests: What’s the difference?
Heart attacks can happen to anyone, of any age. Although they are more likely to occur in older people. In the UK there are over...
All about heart health
Everything you need to know about heart health from cardiac arrest and CPR, to heart attacks and high blood pressure. The heart is one of...
Celebrating Heart Month – Know Your Pulse
February recognises Heart Month, and serves as a reminder to prioritize heart-healthy lifestyles, learn about different conditions, and support those affected by heart rhythm disorders....
