As winter approaches there are many festivities to look forward to which feature fireworks such as Halloween, Bonfire Night, Diwali, New Year and Chinese New Year. Sadly fireworks are increasingly being deployed as weapons and this has led Greater Manchester’s police chief to call for a ban on fireworks being sold to the general public, […]
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An allergic reaction occurs when the body’s immune system reacts inappropriately in response to the presence of a substance that it wrongly perceives as a threat. The body doesn’t react to the irritant directly, but to the histamine released by cells damaged through the immune response on subsequent exposure. Anaphylactic shock is an extreme allergic […]
Whether you love Halloween or loathe it, the occasion is growing in popularity. For many, Halloween is a spine-chilling spectacular and night of unlimited sweets. For others it is simply overwhelming and intimidating. Whether you favour the full-on horror-fest or will be locking your front door and switching the lights off, read on to find […]
Teenagers and young people are the most likely to push boundaries and take risks and when things go wrong. It is vital that teenagers have the skills and confidence to help each other and themselves. A survey, commissioned by the British Red Cross revealed worrying statistics: More than 532,000 young teenagers have been left to […]
Twelve First Aid myths debunked! Being confident in your First Aid knowledge is important to know how to help in a medical emergency and to avoid unnecessary trips to the hospital. However, information on the internet and hearsay advice can be misleading and has led to many first aid myths. In this article we discuss […]
Water Safety for Summer: During summer more and more people are looking to explore the great outdoors and to visit the seaside with their families and friends. There has been a strong interest in swimming in the sea or open water. Water comes with risks and sadly drowning can happen quickly and quietly. In this […]
Sepsis signs and symptoms: Sepsis is responsible for 52,000 deaths in the UK each year. A distressing 250,000 people contract the condition, which can have life-changing implications. Many of the symptoms of sepsis are unknown by most people – they range from fatigue and poor concentration through to PTSD, amputation and organ damage. Caught early, […]
On hot days, it is extremely important to know not only how to spot the signs of heat exhaustion in your dog, but also how to prevent it happening in the first place. Imagine sitting in the beautiful sunshine on a roasting hot summer day, wearing a thick fur coat. That’s what it’s like for […]
Advice you may need one day from DFES Western Australia. How fireproof is your plan? […]
Learn how to do CPR with the Resuscitation Council UK: See also their interactive films to test your knowledge of what to do in an emergency at https://lifesaver.org.uk/ […]