How to cycle safely

How to cycle safely? The UK Government has recently launched an extensive obesity strategy aimed at getting people fit and relieving pressure on the NHS. A campaign to encourage cycling is a key part of this plan. There is no doubt that cycling is a great way to improve your physical and mental health. However, […]

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Heat exhaustion treatment and recovery

Everything you need to know about Heat Exhaustion – Temperatures are rising this week in the UK. Hot summer days can be lovely, providing you have the opportunity to enjoy them and are able to cool down and remain well hydrated. Heat exhaustion can come on suddenly following exposure to the sun and can have serious consequences especially for children […]

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Panic attacks

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Panic attacks can happen to anyone, without any obvious cause or warning. They can be extremely alarming both for the person experiencing the attack and anyone trying to help Exams increase stress – and children and teenagers up and down the country will be sitting in exams halls, waiting to hear the famous words “you […]

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Water safety post lockdown

Water safety aspects, including drowning and emergency responses are discussed here by First Aid expert Emma Hammett of First Aid For Life. Covid-19 lockdown is easing, and we welcome the reopening of many non-essential businesses, including some lidos and outdoor swimming pools. Unfortunately, indoor swimming pools however remain closed for just a little bit longer. […]

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Essential first aid kit for the home

What’s in your first aid kit? Although first aid has always been an important life skill, first aid at home is especially important now during the Covid-19 pandemic to help reduce strain on the NHS.  James Reed of the British Red Cross discusses ways in which you can be prepared for injuries and accidents in […]

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How to look after pets if you are self isolating or have Coronavirus

The Novel Coronavirus (covid 19) is a highly virulent virus. It has been originally identified in Wuhan in the Hubei province of China in January 2020. The virus is highly contagious and has been swift to spread across much of the World. To avoid the spread of this disease, the UK Government has stated that […]

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Knife Crime – Would You Know How to Help with Major Bleeding?

Knife crime is at a record high in the UK. Just yesterday, a normal high street in South London was the scene of a terror attack as a man stabbed innocent passers-by before he was shot down by the police. 3 people were severely injured but no one is in a critical condition. Particularly in […]

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Fireworks – Keeping Your Family Safe

Autumn in the UK heralds the start of firework season where there are many festivities where fireworks feature strongly; such as Halloween, Bonfire Night, Diwali, New Year and Chinese New Year. This year many shops and supermarkets are voluntarily choosing not to sell fireworks for private displays. It is far safer to attend a public […]

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