First Aid

Would you know what to do if a child is stung?

Would you know what to do if a child is stung?

A child is stung during playtime. A staff member grabs vinegar. Another suggests bicarbonate of soda. Nobody actually knows what to do. This is how outdated first aid advice turns a simple situation into a risk. Bites and stings are common across schools, care homes,...

Stroke

Stroke

How to treat someone who you think is having a stroke

How to Spot Signs and Symptoms of Meningitis

How to Spot Signs and Symptoms of Meningitis

Meningitis   There is often a misconception, that only young people can suffer from meningitis. The reality is, that anyone, of any age, can suffer from this life-threatening condition. Caused by a bacteria, or virus, this condition can be fatal to everyone it...

Burns

Burns

How to treat burns

Chest Pain

Chest Pain

Someone has chest pain and you suspect they are having a heart attack. How to treat a heart attack

Choking

Choking

How to treat someone who is choking

Hot Weather

Hot Weather

How to treat heat stroke or heat exhaustion

Would you know what to do if a child is stung?

Would you know what to do if a child is stung?

A child is stung during playtime. A staff member grabs vinegar. Another suggests bicarbonate of soda. Nobody actually knows what to do. This is how outdated first aid advice turns a simple situation into a risk. Bites and stings are common across schools, care homes,...

Stroke

Stroke

How to treat someone who you think is having a stroke

How to Spot Signs and Symptoms of Meningitis

How to Spot Signs and Symptoms of Meningitis

Meningitis   There is often a misconception, that only young people can suffer from meningitis. The reality is, that anyone, of any age, can suffer from this life-threatening condition. Caused by a bacteria, or virus, this condition can be fatal to everyone it...

Burns

Burns

How to treat burns

Chest Pain

Chest Pain

Someone has chest pain and you suspect they are having a heart attack. How to treat a heart attack

Choking

Choking

How to treat someone who is choking

Hot Weather

Hot Weather

How to treat heat stroke or heat exhaustion