35 Expert tips to avoid germs and stay healthy

Here are some interesting facts about common germs and top practical tips to avoid catching them. Moreover, with the government’s current covid-19 messaging being ‘Hands, Face, Space’, good hygiene has never been more important to prevent the spread of coronavirus. How long can bugs survive outside the body? Cold viruses can survive on hard indoor […]

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35 Expert tips to avoid germs and stay healthy

Here are some interesting facts about common germs and top practical tips to avoid catching them. Moreover, with the government’s current covid-19 messaging being ‘Hands, Face, Space’, good hygiene has never been more important to prevent the spread of coronavirus. How long can bugs survive outside the body? Cold viruses can survive on hard indoor […]

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Minor Head Injuries and Nose Bleeds

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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Invaluable tech solutions to help older people

Older people are often desperate for both independence and connection. ‘Aging in place’ – enabling someone to remain in their own home, as well as ensuring they feel connected and social, often requires considerable additional arrangements. The world of technology has delivered a range of inspired and practical gadgets. Many can assist us when caring […]

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Invaluable tech solutions to help older people

Older people are often desperate for both independence and connection. ‘Aging in place’ – enabling someone to remain in their own home, as well as ensuring they feel connected and social, often requires considerable additional arrangements. The world of technology has delivered a range of inspired and practical gadgets. Many can assist us when caring […]

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Instructional video: How to get up after a fall

Instructional video advice from Emma Hammett of FirstAidForLife Transcript Advice for someone following a fall: Nearly a third of a million people need hospital treatment each year because of a fall. Sometimes a fall doesn’t cause a serious injury., but it can be scary if the casualty is unable to get up following their fall. […]

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Instructional video: How to get up after a fall

Instructional video advice from Emma Hammett of FirstAidForLife Transcript Advice for someone following a fall: Nearly a third of a million people need hospital treatment each year because of a fall. Sometimes a fall doesn’t cause a serious injury., but it can be scary if the casualty is unable to get up following their fall. […]

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How to get up after a fall

It’s a shocking statistic, but each year over 4,500 people in England and Wales die following a fall. Nearly a third of a million people will also need hospital treatment. It is often older people who suffer from falls and unfortunately many of them may never recover from either the physical or psychological impact of […]

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