How a spoonful of honey could save your child’s life
In this urgent safety video from First Aid for Life, Emma Hammett explains the serious danger posed by swallowed button batteries. When lodged in a...
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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,...
10 expert-backed hot summer sleep hacks
The hot summer months can disrupt the usual process your body goes through before you sleep. The heat can make it harder for you to...
Burns Safety Made Simple
We partnered with Children's Burns Trust to share some of the risks that lead to children being burned, simple tips to keep children safe and...
Sands’ Saving Babies’ Lives team – Prevention overview
Meet our Saving Babies' Lives team who focus on the prevention aspect of Sands' work. Together, #WeAreSands June is Sands Awareness Month – raising awareness...
Hidden meaning behind common dreams
Dreams are mysterious and analysing them to find out their meaning can be confusing. One of the most popular theories as to why people dream...
How Technology Affects Our Sleep
It is fair to say that bedtime is one of the most anticipated moments of the day. After rushing around all morning and afternoon, the...
How do effectively deal with insomnia
Severe insomnia can wreak havoc with mental health and physical wellbeing. According to the NHS website, insomnia is defined as regularly experiencing problems sleeping. Sleep is...
Spinal injuries: Alternative recovery position
In this practical training video from First Aid for Life, viewers are shown how to place someone into the recovery position when they are alone...
What is appendicitis?
What is appendicitis? Appendicitis is inflammation of the appendix, a small, potentially vestigial organ that branches off the large intestine. Inflammation is usually a result...
