by Emma Hammett | Jan 20, 2021 | Covid-19, News, Uncategorized
Throughout lockdown First Aid for Life will run as normal, holding both practical and online First Aid courses. Our team are still here for you and we will support you as you need. As a registered nurse in the midst of this crisis, I wanted to do my bit to help. The...
by Emma Hammett | Nov 25, 2019 | Accident Prevention and Staying Healthy, Social Problems: elder abuse and loneliness, Uncategorized
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...
by Emma Hammett | Oct 14, 2019 | Uncategorized
Heart attacks in women: The British Heart Foundation are campaigning for more people to recognise the signs and symptoms of heart attacks in women. Many people have the misconception that heart attacks only happen to men and this has led to thousands of women failing...
by Emma Hammett | Oct 7, 2019 | Uncategorized
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...
by Emma Hammett | Sep 26, 2019 | Social Problems: elder abuse and loneliness, Uncategorized
Loneliness is one of the most common non-medical issues for the elderly. It is always preferable that a senior person remains in their own home for as long as possible before needing long-term care in a hospital or a residential home. However, when a partner passes...