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How to help someone having a heart attack, key signs and symptoms to look out for
How common are heart attacks?Around 80,000 people are admitted to hospital following a heart attack. The earlier someone seeks help if they suspect the are having a heart attack the better the prognosis. Currently the survival rate is about 7 in 10. The NHS are...
What to do whilst waiting for an Ambulance
With Ambulances under a lot of strain at the moment, it's increasingly difficult to get an ambulance. Waiting for one can be particularly scary. Here's what to do while you wait. Understand when something is seriously wrong: To avoid overloading the emergency...
How to help whilst waiting for an ambulance
If you are first on the scene and find someone who has collapsed or had an accident, what you do in those first minutes is critical. Most ambulances aim to get to a life-threatening emergency within eight minutes. However, a lot...
How would you manage a heart attack if you were on your own?
The Heart of The Matter According to the British Heart Foundation UK statistics, someone is taken to hospital with a heart attack every three minutes. Many people will be on their own when they have a heart attack. It is vital to know how to help yourself if...
Top tips to avoid scams and expert advice to keep you safer
SCAMS - an article by Chris Armstrong and Ian Hillier from the London Branch of the Chartered Trading Standards Institute and Lambeth Trading Standards As Home Safety Ambassadors we need to pass on messages to residents about the many instances where rogue...
Technology for the elderly
Older people are often desperate to stay in their own homes, to avoid going into retirement and care homes and to retain their independence. However, ‘aging in place’ – enabling someone to remain in their own home – often requires considerable additional arrangements....
Why you should get your flu jab and why now is a good time to get it
The season of colds and flu is almost upon us. Therefore it is a good time to think about having a flu jab. This year, nearly half the UK population - around 30 million people - will be offered the flu vaccine. In fact, this will be the biggest winter...
Trinity Hospice’s Community Dementia Nursing team in their own words
Meet Trinity's Community Dementia Nursing team in their own words. The Royal Trinity Hospice does incredible work supporting people with dementia and those around them. This article was written by them to highlight the vital and incredible work that they do. ...
Trinity Hospice’s Community Dementia Nursing team in their own words.
Meet Trinity's Community Dementia Nursing team in their own words. The Royal Trinity Hospice does incredible work supporting people with dementia and those around them. This article was written by them to highlight the vital and incredible work that they do. ...
4 Key Risks for the Elderly to Avoid During Winter Months
As we head into the colder months of the year, the risks that elderly people face can rise significantly. Whether it is closely linked to the weather, or as a consequence of other factors, we need to be aware of these risks and do what we can to help to protect our...