Cardiac Arrest – would you know what to do?
In 2012 the tragic death of Claire Squires in the London Marathon shocked the nation. A superfit young woman, who...
Top tips for those watching the London Marathon
It’s a big date for the 40,000 people who run the 26 miles, but equally it’s a big day out...
9 top tips to prevent falling and first aid advice if we fall
Prevention of Falls: More than 500,000 people aged 65 years and over attend accident and emergency departments every year as...
12 exercise related injuries and how to avoid them
We are well-aware of the health and well-being benefits of regular exercise. However, sometimes making time and taking the...
Asthma – what it is and how to help if someone is having an asthma attack
We all know people who have asthma. However, very few of us would know what to do if someone...
Asthma attacks – How to avoid the ‘September Surge’
When pupils return to school in September there is a steep rise in children hospitalised with asthma attacks. In the UK a...
What is Sepsis? – #WorldSepsisDay2021
Sepsis is responsible for 52,000 deaths in the UK each year. A distressing 250,000 people contract the condition, which...
Head injuries in sports and a guide to gradual return to play
There has been growing concern over the long-term effects of head injuries. Consequently, many influential sporting groups have come...
