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Vehicle fires can be deadly, although according to a 2019 study, vehicle fires have reduced by 20% since 2011 (Home Office), 100,000 cars catch fire every year on UK roads causing major problems and danger to people’s safety. With roughly 100 people dieing every year due to vehicle related fires, it is important to know how to avoid vehicle fires and what to do should you ever experience one.Although some car fires are caused due to collisions, many fires are caused due to inadequate electrical …

Quite simply, the more automatic external defibrillators (AEDs) that are installed in public areas, the better. A sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) can occur to anyone at any time, and with over 100,000 dying every year after suffering one, the more people that know about AED’s, the more likely the survival rate will increase.As mentioned however, a SCA can strike at any moment meaning that a large amount of the time, a victim will not be in hospital and will be simply carrying out their daily routine …

Every year, stories in the news cover when something has gone wrong at bonfire night and people have been injured. There are health and safety steps that you can follow to ensure your bonfire night is as enjoyable but also as safe as possible for everyone.Planning ahead when you are hosting a bonfire night is essential, knowing how many guests you are hosting for, how many fireworks you will have and who will be helping set your fireworks off are all factors that can ensure the upkeep of safety. …

Defibrillators are great to have in your local community. Should someone fall ill and suffer a sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) you must act in minutes as they are often fatal. Having an automatic external defibrillator (AED) in your local community can really make the difference between life and death. Familiarising yourself with where they are located allows you to identify them in an emergency, next time you are in your local community keep an eye out to see where your nearest one is kept.Defibril …

Defibrillators work by delivering an electric shock to the heart in order to help it return to it’s natural rhythm. They are designed to be used when a victim suffers from a sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) and can help make the difference between life and death.With a huge drive across the UK aiming to raise awareness of SCA’s and defibrillators, you will more than likely have seen lots installed in your local communities, at sports facilities, in supermarkets and at schools.When someone suffers fro …