Optimum First Aid

27/04/2019

On please share this signs and symptoms graphic and show your support for those facing life 🧡 meningitisnow.org/worldmeningitisday

14/03/2019

With Easter upon on please remember that Cadbury's Mini Eggs are NOT suitable for children under the age of 4 years due to the fact that they are a choking hazard.

So scary...

14/03/2019

NEW DATES released for LEVEL 3 EMERGENCY FIRST AUD AT WORK COURSES

Badminton Road Methodist Church, Badminton Rd, Downend, Bristol BS16 6NU
Friday 26th Apr 19, 0930-1700hrs

Emersons Green Village Hall, Emerson Way, Emersons Green BS16 7AP
Sunday 24th Mar 19, 0930-1700hrs
Cost £80 pp

http://www.optimumfirstaid.co.uk/emergency-first-aid-work-course-1-day/

To book a space, please email: juliewilliams@optimumfirstaid.co.uk
or call Mob: 07817 484418

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13/03/2019

SEPSIS - DO YOU KNOW THE SIGNS & SYMPTOMS?

Pneumonia is one of the causes of Sepsis.
Help raise everyone's awareness and familiarise yourself with the signs & symptoms in adults, children and babies

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/sepsis/

https://www.itv.com/news/westcountry/2019-03-12/bath-toddlers-sepsis-death-caused-by-doctors-gross-failure/

A two-year-old girl died from "neglect" after the "gross failure" of doctors who did not diagnose sepsis, a coroner has ruled. Marcie Tadman was being treated for pneumonia at the Royal United Hospital in Bath when she suffered a fatal cardiac arrest on the morning of December 5,...

07/01/2019

Did you know that last week Education Secretary, Damian Hinds, confirmed that CPR will be added to the school curriculum in England?

The new proposals will see first aid and CPR being added to the curriculum as part of the Department for Education's (DfE) plan to strengthen teaching of health, s*x and relationships education in England from 2020.

Great news and well overdue.

27/02/2018

Significant increase in the rise of Type 2 diabetes which is linked to obesity. Identify the steps you may need to consider to reduce your chances of having this condition.

Diagnoses of all diabetes types have shot up since 1998, says Diabetes UK as it calls for greater efforts to lower risk of type 2

25/02/2018

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-43144944

Specific batches of Ventolin Accuhaler and Seretide Accuhaler do not deliver the full dose.

05/10/2017

Great to hear celebrities are promoting the importance of attending paediatric first aid courses. Learn new or refresh your current skills by book a first aid course today.

https://buff.ly/2fKJhiB

27/09/2017

http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/emma-hammett/sepsis-symptoms_b_18060328.html

Sepsis, accounts for 44,000 deaths in the UK every year. It is so critical that patients with sepsis receive immediate treatment that the NHS have set ta...

25/09/2017

Know someone with diabetes? Helpful hints on how to treat them.

Learn how to help someone who’s having a diabetic emergency, or help a diabetic who has become injured with Virtual College’s simple first aid guide.

15/09/2017

Meningitis B Immunisations

As students start sixth form/college or leave home for University this weekend, check to make sure their immunisations are up to date, specifically Meningitis B.

At present, there are 2 confirmed cases of meningitis and a third suspected in Bristol.

Whilst 10% of people carry the bacteria in the back of their throats without any problems, for a small number of people it defeats the body's defences and causes infection that can be life threatening. The bacteria can be passed on by coughing, sneezing and kissing.

Meningitis can strike at any age but high risk groups are babies and young children plus teenagers and young people.

Vaccinations can prevent some forms of meningitis and so ensure you are protected.

Find out more about meningococcal disease, including information rashes, vaccines, contracting it, and possible side effects