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...
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 | Nov 6, 2018 | Accident Prevention and Staying Healthy
Read Age UK’s full article on staying safe at home by clicking here.
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...
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....
by Emma Hammett | Oct 3, 2018 | Accident Prevention and Staying Healthy, Advice should Things go Wrong
Falls are a major cause of older people needing to be admitted to hospital and it can have a major impact on their confidence and future mobility. Older people frequently fracture their hips due a fall and this may result in them losing their independence and needing...
