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The Easter treats your dog cannot consume

https://firstaidforpets.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/AdobeStock_140790944.jpeg   Are You Aware Of These Common Easter Dangers for Dogs?Tasty treats many of us enjoy around Easter time include chocolate Easter eggs and hot cross buns. Sadly, both are poisonous for your pet as they contain ingredie...
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by Emma
Wed Mar 27, 2024 10:40 am

Emergency First Aid Course - Balham, 27th March

Spaces are filling up fast for our Emergency First Aid course March dates.
Click here to book your space - https://www.tickettailor.com/events/fir ... ife/461709#
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by Emma
Mon Mar 25, 2024 2:24 pm

8 Tips to Reduce the Risk of Your Child Choking this Easter

https://firstaidforlife.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/AdobeStock_232700824-1024x683.jpeg   As Easter approaches and supermarket aisles fill with brightly foil wrapped chocolate eggs, a heart breaking warning posted on a parenting website serves as a stark reminder of the choking danger posed by...
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by Emma
Wed Mar 20, 2024 2:52 pm

Re: Have you saved your pet's life? Please help us and the BBC

Thank you so much. We had such a lovely feature on BBC Morning Live. Delighted to be supporting pet owners with first aid training - we provide human first aid courses too x
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by Emma
Tue Mar 19, 2024 11:04 am

Seizures, Convulsions and Epilepsy – a Complete Guide

https://firstaidforlife.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/seizures.jpg   What is a seizure?  A seizure is the medical term for a fit or convulsion. One in twenty people will have a seizure at some point in their lives. However, not everyone who has a seizure will have epilepsy. Electrical activity ...
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by Emma
Wed Mar 13, 2024 1:54 pm

Emergency First Aid at Work Course in Balham

Spaces are filling up fast for our Emergency First Aid at Work March dates.
Click here to book your space - https://www.tickettailor.com/events/fir ... ife/461707
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by Emma
Fri Mar 08, 2024 12:50 pm

Emergency First Aid 3 Hour Course

We still have a few spaces for our 3hr emergency first aid course on the 16th and 27th March.
Click here to book - https://www.tickettailor.com/events/fir ... ife/461709
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by Emma
Fri Mar 08, 2024 12:36 pm

Everything You Need to Know About Eating Disorders

What is an eating disorder?  An eating disorder occurs when someone develops an unhealthy attitude towards food which can take over their everyday life and make them ill. It’s often more about control than food itself and can be symptomatic of another underlying mental health struggle. Food plays a...
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by Emma
Wed Feb 28, 2024 1:03 pm

Treating Minor Injuries at Home

Accidents and injuries often occur at home.   It is critical that you know how to give immediate first aid if someone is injured or taken ill. Prompt and appropriate first aid saves lives, prevents injuries and illnesses worsening and can also reduce pain and scarring. This article explores the most...
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by Emma
Wed Feb 21, 2024 10:50 am

First Aid at Work (FAW) – Blended Learning - 22nd/23rd Feb

We still have a few spaces remaining on our 2 day First Aid for Work Course. Book your space here - https://firstaidforlife.org.uk/scheduled-dates/#Work
 
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by Emma
Mon Feb 19, 2024 1:02 pm

EFAW/Paediatric course 24th Feb in Balham

We still have a few spaces for our full day EFAW/Paediatric courses on the 24th February in Balham. 
For the EFAW course - https://www.tickettailor.com/events/fir ... ife/461707
For the Paediatric course - https://www.tickettailor.com/events/fir ... ife/461715
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by Emma
Mon Feb 19, 2024 12:36 pm

The Heart of the Matter – All About Heart Health

The heart is one of our most vital organs and fundamental to life. We have written so many articles on this amazing organ, here is a review of some of our best: from performing CPR, keeping your blood pressure in check, dealing with a heart attack whilst on our own, to crucial screening to avoid hea...
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by Emma
Wed Feb 14, 2024 11:10 am

7 Illnesses That Pharmacists Can Now Diagnose and Treat

To try and relieve the pressure on General Practice, the Government has introduced the ability for Pharmacists, as trained health professionals, to have a greater input in the prevention and treatment of certain illnesses. The Pharmacy First scheme is now allowing chemists in England to prescribe me...
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by Emma
Wed Feb 07, 2024 1:30 pm

How to Treat a Fever - Top Tips

It is extremely common for someone who is ill to develop a fever.   What is a fever? A part of the brain known as the hypothalamus controls body temperature. This usually varies very slightly throughout the day from the normal temperature of 37C (anything between 36.1 and 37.2 are still in the norma...
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by Emma
Wed Jan 31, 2024 3:00 pm

Re: Measles – The Outbreak You Need to Know About

Thank you so much for mentioning Rubella too. So sorry to hear about your experience with measles, it can be life changing for some people and can prove fatal. Unfortunately it is still perceived as a mild childhood illness.
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by Emma
Mon Jan 29, 2024 3:45 pm