by Emma Hammett | Jul 19, 2023 | Uncategorized
There is no doubt that cycling is a great way to improve your physical and mental health. However, cyclists can be particularly vulnerable road users. In this article we offer advice on how to cycle safely, covering the importance of wearing a helmet and how to deal...
by Emma Hammett | Apr 13, 2023 | Uncategorized
Our emergency services are there for when we are at our most vulnerable, to help with life-threatening emergencies. Sometimes it can be difficult to judge and some people also wrongly believe that you get priority treatment arriving by ambulance. This is absolutely...
by Emma Hammett | Apr 6, 2023 | Uncategorized
Many people suffer from stress headaches, heart burn, back ache, they are unable to sleep and are more prone to infections as stress interferes with their immune system. Stress can increase their blood sugar as it causes your liver to release glucose, it can adversely...
by Emma Hammett | Mar 30, 2023 | Uncategorized
There are many foods loved by pet owners and by their dogs – that can make their pets very ill! Examples include grapes, sultanas, avocados, peaches, plums, macadamia nuts and ice cream. However, at this time of year the food to be most wary of is…....
by Emma Hammett | Mar 9, 2023 | Uncategorized
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...
by Emma Hammett | Feb 16, 2023 | Uncategorized
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 can happen in 8 minutes and the first...
