Staying safe whilst skiing
Skiing is a great option for a fun and active family holiday however the adrenaline rush is not without risks! Here are some tips to...
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How to treat a fever
What is a fever? A part of the brain known as the hypothalamus controls body temperature, which usually varies very slightly throughout the day from the...
How to survive cold weather
During the winter months it is important to protect yourself from the dangers of cold weather. The elderly, frail and very young are at most...
Sudden cardiac arrest in the young
Cardiac arrest doesn’t only happen to old people. Every week in the UK, 12 seemingly fit and healthy young people, aged 35 years and under,...
How to perform CPR and use an AED
In a recent survey from the British Heart Foundation, they found that 1 in 3 adults would not know how to help someone if they...
The flu season ultimate guide
As flu season arrives, many people are understandably worried about getting ill. Recent statistics show the increased strain on the NHS with 3,746 patients a...
First aid: Waiting for an ambulance
If you are first on the scene and find someone who has collapsed or had an accident, what you do in those first minutes is...
Make a first aid course one of your resolutions
Make a first aid course one of your resolutions: As the new year begins, everyone is once again talking about new year resolutions. This year...
Health essentials to survive Christmas
Health essentials everyone needs to survive Christmas: Christmas can be an exciting and magical time of year; however, the festive season also sees a dramatic...
Safe car journeys: How to prepare
In 2020 there were 131,220 casualties of all severities from road accidents. One way that we can attempt to curb these shockingly high figures is...
