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19/09/2022

Farewell, Your Majesty. Thank you for 70 years of service.

19/09/2022

04/04/2022

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/apr/04/kinder-surprise-eggs-recalled-in-uk-over-salmonella-link

Ferrero recalling some batches of chocolate eggs after reported cases of salmonella poisoning, says FSA

16/11/2021

Look after your mental health - particularly if you are working from home and don’t get to go out much...

As the clocks change and the evenings get darker earlier, it is possible to brighten your outlook

11/11/2021

29/10/2021

Recognise the signs & symptoms of meningitis...

https://www.meningitisnow.org/meningitis-explained/signs-and-symptoms/?fbclid=IwAR0upbufsbRA-j1nOMef5Z3OQK_yOr0w4sSCEtqulcg5iKQ_kFqyJYXDXK4

Use the glass test to identify the meningitis rash which does not fade under pressure and is a sign of meningococcal septicaemia

03/10/2021

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

DYK: 2.3 million women were diagnosed with breast cancer in 2020.

This is how you can prevent breast cancer:
🚭 Don't smoke
🍔 Control your weight
🍷 Limit or avoid alcohol
🤱 Breastfeed
🏃‍♀️ Be physically active
☢️ Avoid exposure to radiations

03/10/2021

Doctors are warning about growing numbers of children harmed by super-strong magnets.

“If swallowed, the magnets can stick together in the child’s intestines or bowels. This can cause significant damage within hours.”

Please share this flyer with your friends and family. More advice here www.capt.org.uk/magnets

11/09/2021

Know what to do when someone is unresponsive ..

Check out British Red Cross for more useful first aid videos ....

11/09/2021

Do you know how to help someone who’s having a seizure?
Great video by British Red Cross

25/08/2021

Great post by Child Accident Prevention Trust about fire safety ..

Q. If a fire breaks out at night, will you smell the smoke and wake up?

A. No. The poisonous fumes will send you and your family deeper into sleep. There’s no chance of anyone waking up.

That’s why what your fire service says about having a working smoke alarm and testing it each month is such good advice. Our fact sheet is a helpful quick read https://bit.ly/3sugpzr