How would you manage a heart attack if you were on your own?
The heart of the matter: According to the British Heart Foundation UK statistics, someone is taken to hospital with a heart attack every three minutes. Many...
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.
Pedal power pays off
Pedal power pays off: mountain biking benefits outweigh risks. New Curtin research into injuries sustained by trail users has found mountain biking is not the...
Creating a pet safe garden
In this practical guide from First Aid for Life, Emma Hammett explains how to create a garden that is both enjoyable and safe for pets....
Embedded sea urchin spines and jelly fish stings
Sea urchins don’t look to do anyone any harm. However, they are prickly and if you tread on them, and unfortunately the spines can easily...
Festivals – handling your drink and the dangers involved
Festivals can be an exciting opportunity for teenagers to branch out. For many, it will be their first time away from parents. With this, comes...
Baby summer sunshine safety
Baby summer sunshine safety: Every summer there are well-publicised campaigns about the dangers of allowing babies and children to overheat in cars or buggies. Overheating...
The life threatening dangers of Oak Processionary Moths
The life-threatening dangers of Oak Processionary Moths: People living in London and the South East are being warned to look out for toxic Oak Processionary...
What to do if a child is choking
Choking is extremely common and very frightening, but rarely fatal: Babies and young children can choke on anything small enough to fit through a loo...
Why button batteries are so dangerous
In this vital safety message from First Aid for Life, parents and carers are warned about the extreme dangers of button battery ingestion. When swallowed,...
A spoonful of honey could save your child’s life
Why button batteries can be dangerous and how a spoonful of honey could save your child’s life! You can find button batteries or lithium coin...