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Broken Collar Bone? How to Take Emergency First Aid Action

A very common injury that occurs in many sports, and also as a result of trips and falls in elderly people, is a fractured collar bone. The collar bone is the thin bone that runs from the shoulder to the … Continue reading

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What to Do if You See Someone Choking

Seeing someone choking is something that is surprisingly not too uncommon a circumstance, but yet so few people are properly prepared for it. In terms of training, it is something that can be learnt with a small amount of time … Continue reading

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Preparation is Key: Keeping Your Event Safe

From catering to security, from entertainment to logistics; even the most experienced event planners are often left feeling a bit overwhelmed by their task lists. But it’s vital that you don’t neglect one of the most important considerations – health … Continue reading

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Children’s First Aid: What You Need to Know

Nobody likes to think about a child in distress. But if the worst happens and a child falls ill, it’s better to be prepared. Photo: children by red line highway licensed under Creative commons 4

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What Does a First Responder Do?

Qualified first responders act as the first port of call in an incident, whilst you are waiting for an ambulance to arrive. Sometimes they make the decision as to whether an emergency vehicle needs to be called. They are, as … Continue reading

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Tips for UK Travel with a Special Needs Child

Getting children out of the house, into a vehicle and calmly delivering them to their destination can be challenging at the best of times. But travelling even short distances with a little one with special needs magnifies the pitfalls enormously. … Continue reading

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The Rise of the Defibrillator

As little as ten years ago it was rare to see a defibrillator outside of a hospital, ambulance or perhaps a residential home. Nowadays they are popping up everywhere from offices to village halls, local football clubs, shops, malls and … Continue reading

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