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New ‘see and scoot’ safety training resources for mobility scooter users

New ‘see and scoot’ safety training resources for mobility scooter users

by Emma Hammett | Mar 26, 2019 | Accident Prevention and Staying Healthy

To watch the video, insert the password ‘scoot’.   The purpose of the training is to highlight the hazards which mobility scooter users may encounter whilst out on the roads. The 20 minute video should be useful for both new and existing users. It was...
Diabetes – essential information friends and family should know

Diabetes – essential information friends and family should know

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...
Age UK: Staying Safe at Home

Age UK: Staying Safe at Home

by Emma Hammett | Nov 6, 2018 | Accident Prevention and Staying Healthy

Read Age UK’s full article on staying safe at home by clicking...
Royal Voluntary Service advice on staying safe and well this winter

Royal Voluntary Service advice on staying safe and well this winter

by Emma Hammett | Oct 24, 2018 | Accident Prevention and Staying Healthy

Staying warm and well this winter We can all tend to feel cold, under the weather and a little low at this time of year.  It’s tempting to hibernate when wintry days set in, but whatever our age, staying social and active is important to health and well-being. Our...
Smoke alarms to escape routes – essential advice from the Fire Service.

Smoke alarms to escape routes – essential advice from the Fire Service.

by Emma Hammett | Oct 15, 2018 | 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. Even...

Poisoning presentation by Emma Hammett for Age UK London

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....
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