Too Hot to Handle? Recognising and treating heat exhaustion & heat stroke
It’s that time of year when we stop complaining about the cold weather and start moaning that it’s too hot
World First Aid Day
Today is World First Aid Day, so what's it all about? Henry Dunant, a Swiss businessman, witnessed first-hand the aftermath
Seizures: types and treatment
Seizures occur when electrical signals within the brain are disrupted. There are many different possible causes of seizure as well
Head Injuries, Concussion and Compression
Head injuries account for around 5000 deaths per year in the UK along with 162,000 hospital admissions. A cautious approach
Heart Attacks: Know the Signs
A heart attack is an interruption in the supply of blood to the heart muscle, usually caused by a blockage
First Aid for Asthma: recognition and treatment
Asthma is a serious medical condition, responsible for over 1200 deaths per year in the UK and with well over
Bonfires, Bangers and Burns
With Bonfire Night just around the corner it’s the time of year for crackling fires, fizzing sparklers and spectacular fireworks
Freaky First Aid: Top Tips for Halloween
Halloween can be a dangerous time of the year with vampires, zombies and werewolves roaming the streets at night. It
First Aid in the Workplace: Kits and Equipment
There is no such thing as a HSE approved first aid kit, and anyone who tells you otherwise might be
First Aid in the Workplace: First Aiders
So, having completed your First Aid Needs Assessment, you've decided to have some of your staff trained as first aiders,