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You’ve tried Calpol, you’ve tried extra blankets, alongside a concoction of over the counter remedies – but nothing seems to be working. The doctor says it’s a virus, so there is nothing more they can prescribe and to ‘keep doing what you’re doing’… But you have a gut feeling that Read more…
Five Facts We Should All Know About Sepsis. Sepsis is the name for blood poisoning, and is a serious complication of an infection. It is not understood why, but it occurs when the immune system overreacts and attacks a person’s organs and tissues. Sepsis can be treated successfully with antibiotics Read more…
Today is World First Aid Day. Have you ever thought… ‘I *really* should learn some first aid?’ or ‘Would I know what to do in an emergency?’ As it’s World First Aid Day, maybe it’s time to take action? A recent report has shown that only half of people in Read more…
We all know just how well children retain information. In fact, they are often referred to as being like sponges because of the way they soak up and remember important information. With this in mind, should all children be taught first aid in school? It seems as though failing to Read more…
After what seemed like such a long winter, it’s so lovely to have the sun shining! Summer holiday season is just around the corner. For some of us this means jetting off to a exotic place in the sun. For others, their perfect summer holiday is an ice-cream and donkey Read more…
Often when we are training first aiders about Meningitis, people think that the main sign and symptom they should look out for is a distinctive rash. It’s super important that we do know about how to recognise and test this rash, but even more important that we all understand that Read more…
Sepsis is a rare but serious complication of an infection, leading to 44,000 deaths annually. It occurs when the body is overwhelmed by infection, although it can start from something as simple as a cut or a bite. Sepsis can happen after chest or water infections, problems in the abdomen such as Read more…