What to do if someone cuts their finger off
Finger Amputation. What to do, important steps to help control bleeding and preserve the amputated part Sadly it is not uncommon for people to accidentally...
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Diabetes facts
Diabetes facts: One in 15 people in the UK have diabetes. This includes one million people who have Type 2 but haven’t yet been diagnosed....
Best advice for burns
Burns are extremely common, painful and potentially life-changing injuries. Burns frequently become infected and scarring from burns is often disfiguring and permanent. In fact, British...
Seizures, convulsions and epilepsy
A seizure is the medical term for a fit or convulsion. One in twenty people will have a seizure at some point in their lives....
Panic attacks: how you can help
Panic attacks can happen to anyone, without any obvious cause or warning. They can be extremely alarming both for the person experiencing the attack and...
Tree pollen allergy – what you need to know this springtime
Tree pollen allergy – what you need to know this springtime from Emma Hammett of First Aid for Life. Tree pollen allergies It is commonly...
Giving CPR during the pandemic
Giving CPR during the pandemic – Resuscitation Council UK guidance: Resuscitation Council UK Statement on COVID-19 in relation to CPR and resuscitation in first aid...
The six signs of sepsis
Emma Hammett of First Aid for Life discusses the six signs of sepsis: Sepsis is a common and potentially life-threatening condition where the body’s immune...
Teenagers need to learn first aid
Teenagers and young people are often armed with a feeling of invincibility and are therefore likely to push boundaries and take risks. When accidents happen,...
Football injuries
With World Cup fever firmly upon us, everyone is looking forward to watching the action on the pitch. Yet with UK Premier League Clubs spending recently £157m on...
