Adam Banks knew first aid. But when he came across a man having a seizure, having the British Red Cross’ First Aid App in his pocket gave him a confidence boost. With over six million downloads worldwide the app, now celebrating its fifth birthday, is helping you to help others.
Category: First aid
Don’t stop at 999: The student who saved a teenager at a supermarket
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Newly-enrolled student Harrison was only 17 when he witnessed an assault outside a supermarket. Although young in age, his response showed real maturity – a response which may have helped save a young teenager’s life.
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Bonfire Night: First aid for burns
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Bonfire Night – a time when friends and family gather to ‘Ooo’ and ‘Ahh’ at the night sky as firework after firework light up the darkness with an almighty bang.
Whether you’re having your own party, attending a friend’s or off to a display, there’s a common risk that comes from celebrating with fireworks – burns.
But have no fear. We’ve got some top advice for helping someone with a burn this Bonfire Night.
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Halloween first aid tips
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Across the UK, something very strange is happening. Children are growing fangs, riding broomsticks and turning into pumpkins. It can only mean one thing: Halloween.
If you are trick-or-treating or entertaining children at home, meet some cheeky little monsters with first aid tips to keep your family safe. More
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First aid for cyclists: From average Joe to sporting pro
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Cycling in Britain is at an all-time high. More than two million people across the country now cycle at least once a week.*
Perhaps we’ve all been inspired by Chris Froome adding a third yellow Tour de France jersey to his collection, or the Great Britain Cycling Team sweeping up 12 Olympic medals at Rio 2016?
Whatever the reason, it’s great that more and more people are sharing a love of cycling.
But new research conducted by the British Red Cross found that while 90 per cent of cyclists think sports people have a responsibility to look after each other, 40 per cent would not have the confidence to help a fellow cyclist in a first aid emergency.
Bumps, scrapes and falls come hand-in-hand with sporting activities – no matter what level you’re at. And we want to make sure people know what to do in a crisis. From average Joe to pro.
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Students: Are you sure that’s freshers’ flu and not meningitis?
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The new academic term is a time for meeting fresh faces, getting to grips with new timetables… and freshers’ flu. But are you sure that’s what your flu-like symptoms are?
Students sometimes miss the signs of a much more serious illness known as meningitis because its symptoms are similar to that of freshers’ flu – the collective coughs, fevers and viruses caught during your first few weeks at university.
Meningitis is rare – but can be life threatening. Students are at more risk of it because they often live in close proximity to one another.
So if you’re heading to university this month, make sure you know the signs.
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Don’t stop at 999: ‘If it wasn’t for you, she could have died’
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As Natasha headed home after a routine hospital check-up, she spotted a commotion up ahead. At first she couldn’t make out what was happening – then she saw the pool of blood.
“All I could see from the distance was just this red pool gathering and it was getting bigger and bigger,” Natasha said.
She knew she had to help.
“I don’t know why or what came over me – everyone was flapping and no one was helping. I dropped my bag and ran – I’d say about half a mile down the street!” Natasha said.
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Back to school? Don’t forget about first aid
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The long summer holiday is over – it’s time to head back to school. What’s the most important thing you think pupils will learn this year?
Perhaps they will conquer equations, master French, or triumphantly learn the periodic table off by heart.
But what if they learnt how to save a life?
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