Alabama Rot in dogs

There has been a lot of talk in the press recently about a ‘new’ disease that is affecting dogs up and down the country, often with fatal consequences. It’s called cutaneous and renal glomerular vasculopathy (CRGV), but it’s more commonly known as Alabama Rot. It was first identified in the USA in the 1980s, but […]

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Staying Safe on Sports Day

It’s that time of year when schools the length and breadth of the country get ready to enjoy Sports Day.  It’s a great day for the teachers organising it, the kids taking part and the parents proudly watching on – but with so much going on in a highly competitive environment, accidents do often occur.  […]

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Football injuries

With World Cup fever firmly upon us, everyone is looking forward to watching the action on the pitch. Yet with UK Premier League Clubs spending recently £157m on wages for injured players and research showing injuries are on the rise, keeping match fit is crucial. Whether you are England captain, Harry Kane or having a kick around in the […]

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How safe is your home?

Every year, around 2 million children attend A&E due to accidents. Over 76,000 of these require admission to hospital – that is nearly 1500 children a week! This week is Child Safety Week and Emma Hammett from First Aid for Life runs through some top tips to make your home safer. Accidental injury is one […]

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