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 ...

Always consider your personal safety when giving first aid. Look out for any dangers and only act when you're confident it's safe. Learning even the simplest first aid skill can make the difference in ...

Basic first aid knowledge is vital in handling medical emergencies during celebrations. Common mistakes include not calling for immediate expert help, improper wound care, incorrect CPR techniques, ...

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 ...

Essential first aid tips for emergencies: Just knowing how to press down on a wound or start chest compressions can be enough to keep someone going until the ambulance arrives (Image: Canva) Do you ...

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

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 ...

The British Red Cross says that it's worried that many young people don't know how to help a friend who may have deliberately poisoned themselves. Figures show the number of hospital admissions for ...

There are 80,000 admissions to A&E over the 12 days of Christmas, according to the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents. Here Dr Ellie Cannon gives basic first-aid tips for in the home. You ...

What you should have in a home first-aid kit, the products you don't need and how to save on home health essentials Award-winning senior researcher/writer with 25 years' experience writing about ...