Babies and first aid: Prevent common emergencies

Babies: from birth to crawling Babies do not come with instructions. They are all different and bring unique challenges. Hormones and sleep deprivation combined with parental exhaustion and the responsibility of a tiny new baby can be totally overwhelming, particularly for first-time parents. With a new baby comes an irrepressible need to protect them. You’ll […]

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Babies and first aid: Prevent common emergencies

Babies: from birth to crawling Babies do not come with instructions. They are all different and bring unique challenges. Hormones and sleep deprivation combined with parental exhaustion and the responsibility of a tiny new baby can be totally overwhelming, particularly for first-time parents. With a new baby comes an irrepressible need to protect them. You’ll […]

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How to manage a heart attack alone

How would you manage a heart attack if you were on your own? According to the British Heart Foundation UK statistics, someone is taken to hospital with a heart attack every three minutes. Many people will be on their own when they have a heart attack. It is vital to know how to help yourself if […]

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When to go to the vet

15 occasions when you should urgently get your pet to the vet: It can be difficult to assess the severity of the situation when your pet has an accident or is unwell. You may be concerned about the symptoms your pet is showing. The following 15 key factors can help you make this critical decision […]

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The six signs of sepsis

Emma Hammett of First Aid for Life discusses the six signs of sepsis: Sepsis is a common and potentially life-threatening condition where the body’s immune system overreacts to an infection. It results in widespread inflammation, swelling and blood clots. This leads the body to go into septic shock, characterised by a dramatic decrease in blood […]

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The six signs of sepsis

Emma Hammett of First Aid for Life discusses the six signs of sepsis: Sepsis is a common and potentially life-threatening condition where the body’s immune system overreacts to an infection. It results in widespread inflammation, swelling and blood clots. This leads the body to go into septic shock, characterised by a dramatic decrease in blood […]

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Flu – the ultimate survival guide

Covid-19 has dominated the news this year. As Autumn arrives, many people are understandably worried about getting the flu. But what is the difference between the various strains, how can we prevent it and how should we respond if we fall ill with it? Influenza is seasonal and each year a new strain will begin […]

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Flu – the ultimate survival guide

Covid-19 has dominated the news this year. As Autumn arrives, many people are understandably worried about getting the flu. But what is the difference between the various strains, how can we prevent it and how should we respond if we fall ill with it? Influenza is seasonal and each year a new strain will begin […]

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