Hand foot and mouth disease is a very common childhood illness which spreads rapidly and is particularly common in the early Autumn. In this article we explain how to spot…
High Blood Pressure and how to reduce it
This article examines what is high blood pressure and how to reduce it, and consequently reduce the risk of other associated health risks.
Stroke First Aid – how to recognise a Stroke
Stroke First Aid - strokes can happen to anyone at any age, what causes them, how to spot them and how to react. Eating a healthy diet, taking regular exercise,…
Asthma – what is it and how to help
Asthma – what it is and how to help if someone is having an attack? We all know someone who has asthma. However, few of us would actually know what…
First Aid for Diabetes
First Aid for Diabetes The total number of people living with diabetes in Ireland is estimated to be 225,840 (www.diabetes.ie). In 2017 there were 564 deaths from diabetes in Ireland,…
Why Button Batteries are so Dangerous?
Why Button Batteries are so Dangerous? Button batteries burn. Often, the first anyone knows that a child swallowed a button battery is when they start vomiting blood. Sadly, this is…
Febrile Convulsion (Seizure)
What is a febrile convulsion? A febrile convulsion is a seizure, or a fit, that can happen when a child has a high temperature, usually over 39⁰C. Although they can…
Fire Safety in the home
Fire Safety in the home In 2019 there was 16 lives lost from fires in the home. A home can be consumed by flames in less than four minutes. Small…