Are second-hand toys safe? How to protect your child: A study, published (Jan 2018) in the Environmental Science & Technology journal, looked at 200 toys taken from homes, charities and second-hand shops and nurseries in the South-West of England. They were looking to establish if older, plastic second-hand toys could pose a safety risk to children. […]
Are second-hand toys safe? How to protect your child: A study, published (Jan 2018) in the Environmental Science & Technology journal, looked at 200 toys taken from homes, charities and second-hand shops and nurseries in the South-West of England. They were looking to establish if older, plastic second-hand toys could pose a safety risk to children. […]
How to cycle safely: The UK Government has launched an extensive obesity strategy aimed at getting people fit and relieving pressure on the NHS. A campaign to encourage cycling is a key part of this plan. There is no doubt that cycling is a great way to improve your physical and mental health. However, cyclists […]
How to cycle safely: The UK Government has launched an extensive obesity strategy aimed at getting people fit and relieving pressure on the NHS. A campaign to encourage cycling is a key part of this plan. There is no doubt that cycling is a great way to improve your physical and mental health. However, cyclists […]
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 and community settings. Updated 27 November 2020 – from https://www.resus.org.uk/media/statements/resuscitation-council-uk-statements-on-covid-19-coronavirus-cpr-and-resuscitation/covid-community/ This statement is for anyone who is performing CPR/defibrillation in an out-of-hospital setting. Whenever CPR is carried out, particularly on […]
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 and community settings. Updated 27 November 2020 – from https://www.resus.org.uk/media/statements/resuscitation-council-uk-statements-on-covid-19-coronavirus-cpr-and-resuscitation/covid-community/ This statement is for anyone who is performing CPR/defibrillation in an out-of-hospital setting. Whenever CPR is carried out, particularly on […]
Breaks, sprains and dislocations – what you need to know: We all know someone who has experienced a break, sprain or dislocation. From skiing, slipping whilst running round the side of a swimming pool, trampolining … or just falling badly, they happen all the time, and they are tricky injuries to avoid. Whilst breaks and sprains […]
Breaks, sprains and dislocations – what you need to know: We all know someone who has experienced a break, sprain or dislocation. From skiing, slipping whilst running round the side of a swimming pool, trampolining … or just falling badly, they happen all the time, and they are tricky injuries to avoid. Whilst breaks and sprains […]
Children’s Burns Trust warns of a rise in Burn Injuries from Fireworks at Home: Autumn in the UK usually heralds the start of firework season. There are many festivities where fireworks feature strongly; such as Halloween, Bonfire Night, Diwali, New Year and Chinese New Year. This year is different. Due to covid-19, public displays have […]
Children’s Burns Trust warns of a rise in Burn Injuries from Fireworks at Home: Autumn in the UK usually heralds the start of firework season. There are many festivities where fireworks feature strongly; such as Halloween, Bonfire Night, Diwali, New Year and Chinese New Year. This year is different. Due to covid-19, public displays have […]