First Aid
First Aid First aid is: help given to a person who has been hurt or is suddenly taken ill. First aid is the steps you can take before a person gets expert medical help or before the next level of help arrives. First aid can sometimes save a person’s life, but more often it is help […]
Acne
Zits. Pimples. Blemishes. No matter what you call them, ACNE can be distressing and annoyingly persistent! What is Acne? Acne is the common cause of ‘spots’. Most people with acne are aged between 12 and 25, but some older and younger people are affected. Acne usually affects the face but may also affect the back, […]
Caring for a Loved One with a Mental Illness
Depression affects over 450,000 people in the country at any one time, and we are working hard as a nation to lift the stigma attached. Often the focus of advice is towards the person suffering from depression, but carers and loved ones of sufferers are often left feeling helpless, anxious and alone. Watching somebody you […]
Asthma
What is Asthma? Asthma is a condition that affects the airways – the small tubes that carry air in and out of the lungs. The airways become over-sensitive, which means that they react to things that would normally not cause a problem, such as cold air or dust. This reaction means that muscles around the […]
