The thought of an accident or emergency strikes fear into the heart of every parent. But the key is to stay calm and not panic. And the only way to do that is to know what to do should the worst ...

Would you know what to do in a medical emergency? Brian McNally of the British Red Cross gave Fiona Stalker from Out for the Weekend a guide to basic first aid. The recovery position is used when ...

Affinity Health urges parents to stay alert around pools and learn basic first aid skills that could save a child’s life.

It's every parent's worst nightmare for their child to fall seriously ill or have a bad accident, so it's essential to be prepared with some basic first aid skills should the worst happen. MORE: The ...

Dehydration occurs when fluid and essential salts are lost from the body and not replaced. Dehydration can be the result of excess sweating during sports activities or exposure to the sun or hot humid ...

Every horse owner should have a good understanding of basic first aid techniques to use when an injury is discovered. It may provide help straight away for an obviously serious emergency until the vet ...

Our pets rely on us to take care of them when they’re sick or injured. But if we’re not prepared, panic and confusion can hinder our ability to act effectively when they need us most. The best way to ...

Remember, remember first aid in November. That is the plea from medics at St John Ambulance, which says it expects more people to attend private Bonfire Night celebrations this year. The charity says ...