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 amputate the tips of their fingers. However, fortunately, with the right first aid treatment, these amputated digits can often be successfully re-attached. What can cause an amputation? Amputations are common […]

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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 amputate the tips of their fingers. However, fortunately, with the right first aid treatment, these amputated digits can often be successfully re-attached. What can cause an amputation? Amputations are common […]

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Nose bleeds and head injuries

Children often have nose bleeds. They can be a result of warm weather or exercise, which dilate the small blood vessels in their nose, or they can be the result of picking or poking their noses, or running into things. If a child has a nose bleed: Sit them down. Grab something absorbent to catch […]

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How to help someone who is seriously bleeding

Knife crime is at a record high in the UK.  Every day the news report yet another story of injury or fatality related to knife crime. Would you know how to help with major bleeding while also keeping yourself safe? In the year ending March 2022, there were around 45,000 offences involving a knife or sharp […]

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How to help someone who is seriously bleeding

Knife crime is at a record high in the UK.  Every day the news report yet another story of injury or fatality related to knife crime. Would you know how to help with major bleeding while also keeping yourself safe? In the year ending March 2022, there were around 45,000 offences involving a knife or sharp […]

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“Martyn’s Law”

The Government recently published drafting for their Protection of Premises Bill, known as ‘Martyn’s Law’ in tribute to Martyn Hett. Martyn died in the Manchester Arena terrorist attack of 2017 which killed 22. ‘Martyn’s Law’ encompasses a series of checks, standards and security to help keep people safe in public venues.The plans follow public consultation […]

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“Martyn’s Law”

The Government recently published drafting for their Protection of Premises Bill, known as ‘Martyn’s Law’ in tribute to Martyn Hett. Martyn died in the Manchester Arena terrorist attack of 2017 which killed 22. ‘Martyn’s Law’ encompasses a series of checks, standards and security to help keep people safe in public venues.The plans follow public consultation […]

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Building resilience

Resilience is the ability to adapt to challenging circumstances without it taking too large an impact on our mental well-being. It has been shown that there are recognised steps that we can all take that can boost our ability to deal with pressure and reduce the adverse impact of stress on our lives. Simple changes […]

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