Covid-19: effect on pregnant women & babies

Is contracting Covid-19 more serious for pregnant women & newborn babies? Coronavirus is worrying everyone at the moment. The elderly, those with specific existing medical conditions such as diabetes, lung conditions, heart conditions, kidney and liver conditions, people with high blood pressure and those immuno-compromised, are high-risk categories and advised to strictly follow the Government Social […]

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Covid-19: effect on pregnant women & babies

Is contracting Covid-19 more serious for pregnant women & newborn babies? Coronavirus is worrying everyone at the moment. The elderly, those with specific existing medical conditions such as diabetes, lung conditions, heart conditions, kidney and liver conditions, people with high blood pressure and those immuno-compromised, are high-risk categories and advised to strictly follow the Government Social […]

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Covid-19: Which mask should I choose & will it protect me?

Which mask should I choose & will it protect me during the pandemic? Preventing the spread of coronavirus is paramount as the confirmed cases of the covid-19 continue to rise and take lives. Facemasks, gloves and other protective equipment can help stop the spread of coronavirus – but only in the right circumstances. If you […]

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Covid-19: Which mask should I choose & will it protect me?

Which mask should I choose & will it protect me during the pandemic? Preventing the spread of coronavirus is paramount as the confirmed cases of the covid-19 continue to rise and take lives. Facemasks, gloves and other protective equipment can help stop the spread of coronavirus – but only in the right circumstances. If you […]

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Resuscitation during the pandemic

Giving CPR during the pandemic – Resuscitation Council UK Statement on COVID-19 in relation to CPR and resuscitation in first aid and community settings. This statement is for anyone who is performing CPR/defibrillation in an out-of-hospital setting. Whenever CPR is carried out, particularly on an unknown victim, there is some risk of cross infection, associated […]

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Resuscitation during the pandemic

Giving CPR during the pandemic – Resuscitation Council UK Statement on COVID-19 in relation to CPR and resuscitation in first aid and community settings. This statement is for anyone who is performing CPR/defibrillation in an out-of-hospital setting. Whenever CPR is carried out, particularly on an unknown victim, there is some risk of cross infection, associated […]

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How to treat a fever

What is a fever? A part of the brain known as the hypothalamus controls body temperature, which usually varies very slightly throughout the day from the normal temperature of 37C (anything between 36.1 and 37.2 are still in the normal range). It is thought that in response to an infection, illness, or some other cause, the […]

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Covid-19 A&E & critical care staff need your help!

During the Coronavirus crisis, helping the community and supporting vital NHS staff has never been more important. A group of local volunteers are running meals to CCU, A&E staff and paramedics 3 times a day as they weren’t able to access meals when at work at the hospital. Working with local restaurants, food has been […]

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Covid-19 A&E & critical care staff need your help!

During the Coronavirus crisis, helping the community and supporting vital NHS staff has never been more important. A group of local volunteers are running meals to CCU, A&E staff and paramedics 3 times a day as they weren’t able to access meals when at work at the hospital. Working with local restaurants, food has been […]

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