Influenza and reducing the risk of pressure areas
Many people in at-risk groups; including the elderly; may contract flu and chest infections over these cold winter months. For some these infections may cause them to spend this period of illness in bed, requiring help from nursing staff, carers or relatives. A...Let’s talk Turkey – food safety advice from FSA
During this season of festive cheer, one gift you don’t want to give to family and friends is food poisoning. NB. This advice is useful for any celebration meal, feast or banquet you may be planning throughout the year. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has prepared a...Christmas Health and Safety myths – via HSE
The HSE (Health and Safety Executive) has rounded up what it says are the most enduring Christmas-related health and safety myths. A spokesperson for the HSE said: “Christmas is a special time of year. Even so, it doesn’t stop health and safety being – wrongly – cited...What to do if your child chokes – First Aid advice from Acorn Health and Safety
There are many objects, situations and hazards around the house and outdoors that can cause a young child to choke. Thankfully the majority of these choking situations are quickly cleared, and the object expelled and breathing resumed as normal. However, each day in...The Salad Drawer – the most dangerous place in the fridge.
Salad drawers in fridges can contain more than 750 times the level of bacteria considered safe. Food safety, and health and well-being of members of the household, can be put at risk through neglect of some basic cleanliness and hygiene activities. Potentially killer...Want to Chat?
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