by Emma Hammett | Jul 13, 2023 | Accident Prevention and Staying Healthy, Advice should Things go Wrong
The National Fire Chiefs Council is working with local fire and rescue services to highlight the importance of fire detection in the home. Alarms can’t prevent fires but they do provide an early warning of fire, buying you valuable time to get out of the house....
by Emma Hammett | Jun 22, 2023 | Accident Prevention and Staying Healthy, Advice should Things go Wrong
Asthma – in the elderly. As you get older you can find your asthma changes over time. You may have more asthma symptoms or develop new asthma triggers. You can find your asthma medicine isn’t working as well, or you experience more side-effects from...
by Emma Hammett | Mar 2, 2023 | Advice should Things go Wrong
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...
by Emma Hammett | May 21, 2019 | Advice should Things go Wrong
You are more than 6 times more likely to be seriously disabled than die, following an injury or illness The article that follows is a personal story, illustrating how the unexpected can suddenly happen and turn everyone’s life upside down. Injuries and illnesses can...
by Emma Hammett | Nov 14, 2018 | Accident Prevention and Staying Healthy, Advice should Things go Wrong
Diabetes in a nutshell: the difference between high and low blood sugar – (Hyperglycaemia and Hypoglycaemia), what is diabetes and how to recognise there might be a problem. First Aid tips and advice for anyone with Diabetes and those who care for them. Going...
by Emma Hammett | Oct 12, 2018 | Accident Prevention and Staying Healthy, Advice should Things go Wrong
Emma Hammett recently spoke at one of Age UK London’s mini Conferences. The topic was about keeping older people safe and she was speaking alongside Ashley Martin from RoSPA. The event was a total sell-out, with a full waiting list too and the audience was fabulous....
