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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.

https://www.goodtoknow.co.uk/wellbeing/wellbeing-news/cadbury-mini-egg-choking-warning-481520

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.

https://www.theguardian.com/society/2018/feb/27/diabetes-diagnoses-have-more-than-doubled-in-20-years-uk-analysis-suggests

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. https://buff.ly/2fLmsvG

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.

https://www.meningitisnow.org/meningitis-explained/what-is-meningitis/types-and-causes/meningococcal-disease/

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

15/09/2017

SEPSIS AWRENESS:

Please watch and share this essential and very emotional BBC documentary "Why mum died: Britain's Sepsis Crisis" about how the NHS are still failing to recognise Sepsis in patients. Whilst improvements have been made in some hospitals, there is still a long way to go for others. Through raising awareness, we can help to reduce the number of fatalities. It is a time critical condition, caused by an infection, that requires urgent antibiotics. Familiarise yourself with the typical signs and symptoms to make sure you don't lose someone close to you.

https://buff.ly/2x7WgnZ

Alistair Jackson investigates deficiencies in the ways sepsis is diagnosed and treated.

07/09/2017

Resuscitation Council have now released new AED signs and posters. Available to download on their website. https://www.resus.org.uk/defibrillators/standard-sign-for-aeds/

06/09/2017

Older teenagers & Uni students who are high risk to group W meningococcal disease (Men W) are urged to get meningitis vaccination! https://buff.ly/2gFSwRg

New university students are being urged to get vaccinated against meningitis before starting their studies. Leading nurses have called on "freshers" to get the vaccine for group W meningococcal disease (Men W). Cases of meningitis and blood poisoning caused by a highly virulent strain of M...

06/09/2017

New Date:

Emergency Qualsafe Awards Level 2 in Emergency First Aid at Work Course
Emersons Green Village Hall
Thu 28th Sep 17
09.30-1700hrs
£70 pp
To secure your place, please email juliewilliams@optimumfirstaid.co.uk
http://www.optimumfirstaid.co.uk/emergency-first-aid-work-course-1-day/

Accredited Qualification Qualsafe (QA) Level 2 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work QCF (Quality Control Framework). Who should take this course? This one-day course is ideal for: Companies/businesses that deal with low hazard environments – for example: offices, shops, libraries. Companies/business...

05/09/2017

Are you a parent/carer whose child is anaphylaxis and they are starting a new nursery/school? If yes, check out some great advice on the Anaphylaxis Campaign's website to help put your mind at rest. https://www.anaphylaxis.org.uk/schools/schools-help/

Help for schools Research indicates that as many as one in 70 UK children may be allergic to peanuts. Occasionally the symptoms are severe and they may even be life-threatening. Peanut is not the only food capable of triggering severe allergic reactions. Others include egg, milk, fish, shellfish, tr...

10/07/2017

While the recent hot weather has been a blessing for many of us it has sparked a warning over Britain’s most dangerous plant