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,…
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…