What is diabetes? It is a condition where someone either doesn’t produce enough insulin, or their insulin isn’t working as it should and so they are unable to adequately regulate their blood glucose levels. We produce the hormone insulin in the pancreas which helps the body to burn off the sugars that are eaten. If […]
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Dishwasher and liquitabs can be extremely dangerous if swallowed. Hospitals admitted nearly 1500 children last year following the accidental ingestion of liquitabs. Some of those admitted required ventilation in Intensive Care and a couple required re-constructive surgery. These capsules look incredibly appealing to little ones. Please store them safely; well out of sight and reach in […]
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Why button batteries can be dangerous and how a spoonful of honey could save your child’s life! Why button batteries can be so dangerous You can find button batteries or lithium coin cell batteries in many devices. Many devices used by your children contain these batteries and if swallowed, they can be incredibly dangerous. Sometimes […]
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Understanding when to phone an ambulance, take someone to A&E, or to their GP is a critical decision. Particularly when the NHS is in overwhelm! Ambulances may struggle to get to you as the A&E departments are gridlocked and ambulances are therefore queuing for hours to deliver patients to A&E. Patients are spending many hours […]
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We all know someone who has experienced a break, sprain or dislocation. From skiing, slipping whilst running round the side of a swimming pool, trampolining … or just falling badly, they happen all the time, and they are tricky injuries to avoid. Whilst breaks and sprains are extremely common, it is difficult to know whether […]
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Anxiety UK claim that 1 in 6 young people experience anxiety. This stress is often heightened during exam season or when students head back to school. As a parent, you want to ensure that you are well-equipped to support your child and reduce feelings of stress as much as possible. However, it is also reasonable […]
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Why is the recovery postion so important when someone is unconscious? Putting someone in the recovery position ensures that their airway is clear and open. It also means that they will not choke on fluid or vomit in their mouth. When you are unconscious or unresponsive, most of your muscles relax and go floppy. Your […]
The National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) states that approximately 700 people sustain a new spinal cord injury (SCI) each year in the UK. Currently there are no ‘cures’ for spinal cord injury and in the UK there are 40,000 people living with long term disabilities as a result of such injuries. Spinal injuries can […]
Eye injuries are unpleasant and painful – and can be frightening. Some of the most common injuries are as follows: blows to the eye– such as being hit by a fist, elbow or ball or walking into something scratches and abrasions– often caused by fingernails or tree branches foreign bodies– could be grit, wood, sand […]
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Ear problems can be very uncomfortable and unpleasant, especially in children. However, they don’t usually cause long term problems. Here are the top common ear problems and how to deal with them so they don’t cause too much pain or distress. Ear infections These are the most common form of ear pain, especially in children. […]
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