Treating minor injuries at home
Accidents and injuries often occur at home: It is critical that you know how to give immediate first aid if…
first aid
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.…
Food allergies and anaphylaxis
What is an allergic reaction and how common are they? An allergic reaction occurs when the body’s immune system reacts…
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…
All about heart health
Everything you need to know about heart health from cardiac arrest and CPR, to heart attacks and high blood pressure.…
Burns – The best advice for treating a burn
Burns are extremely common, painful and potentially life-changing injuries. Burns frequently become infected and scarring from burns is often disfiguring…
How to enjoy a flipping good Pancake Day without injury
Pancake day traditionally started to use up luxury ingredients prior to Lent. However, now it has now become a great…
Safety whilst skiing
Skiing is a great option for a fun and active family holiday however the adrenaline rush is not without risks!…
Measles – The outbreak you need to know about
The UK has seen an increase in measles cases in the last few months, what has caused this increase and…
How to treat a fever: Top tips
It is extremely common for someone who is ill to develop a fever. What is a fever? A part of…
Cold weather and how to survive it
During the winter months it is important to protect yourself from the dangers of cold weather. The elderly, frail and…
Winter ailments and how to deal with them
Are you plagued by constant minor winter illness – not severe enough to need a sick note – but which leave…