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Stay Safe for Older People Annual Conference
What is Stay Safe? After the successful launch last year of Stay Safe for Older People we are delighted to announce that we will be holding the Stay Safe Annual Conference on Tuesday 1st October 2019 from 9:30am to 3pm (United Nations Day of the Older Person). Where...
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Why knowing first aid is so vital – and how we can help you to learn it
World First Aid Day was introduced by the International Red Cross Red Crescent Movement in 2000. It is a global opportunity to raise public awareness of how first aid can save lives in everyday and crisis situations. This year on World First Aid Day, the theme is...
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It is World Sepsis Day – Stop Sepsis and Save Lives
Sep 9, 2019 To mark World Sepsis Day this article outlines exactly what sepsis is and how we can all do our bit to raise awareness of this preventable life-threatening illness, and ultimately save lives. When is World Sepsis Day? World Sepsis Day is held on September...
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Hugh Pym Speaks to Stay Safe
It's nearly a year since last year's incredible Stay Safe for Older People Launch at the Royal Chelsea Hospital. Here's the lovely Hugh Pym who's supported our initiative throughout... This year's event is on Tuesday 1 October at the Royal Chelsea once more!
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Stay Safe Agenda for 2019
Burns – the latest and best advice for treating a burn
Burns are extremely common, painful and potentially life-changing injuries. Burns frequently become infected and scarring from burns is often disfiguring and permanent. In fact, 13,000 burns injuries are treated in British hospitals each year. 200 people die from...
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The heart of the matter – everything you need to know for heart health
Everything you need to know about heart health from cardiac arrest and CPR, to heart attacks and high blood pressure. The heart is one of our most vital organs and fundamental to life. We have written so many articles on this amazing organ, here is a review of some of...
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Could Alexa Save My Life? New Developments in Technology
Scientists have recently discovered that Amazon Echo, Alexa and even smartphones could soon be used to identify cardiac arrests in its owners. How? An AI-powered tool which could be installed on smart phones and speakers could detect irregular gasps of breath (agonal...
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Prostate Cancer
Here are some facts about prostate cancer and some informative Prostate Cancer Awareness Videos to watch. Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men. In the UK: ◾ Over 47,000 men are diagnosed with it every year. ◾ 11,000 men die from it every year. ◾ 1 in 8 men...
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The Wiser Collective: join or take inspiration from this intergenerational community initiative in Wandsworth
The Wiser Collective: An intergenerational community community initiative in Wandsworth! Claire Redway and Sarah Laffey are two of the local residents behind The Wiser Collective. A community initiative which connects older people and their skills and experience with...
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