Enjoying fireworks safely
Autumn in the UK usually heralds the start of firework season. There are many festivities where fireworks feature strongly; such as Halloween, Bonfire Night, Diwali,...
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.
Keeping your pets stress free around fireworks
Fireworks are exciting and eagerly anticipated by many people, yet for the majority of pets it can be a stressful and dangerous time. Pets have...
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. Although, most head injuries are...
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 to provide a cohesive approach...
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 own home, as well as...
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 of accidents at home –...
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 vital that teenagers have the...
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. The earlier someone seeks help...
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 have the misconception that heart...
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 urging for more people to...
