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How to Deal with Heatstroke

Physical Health

How to Deal with Heatstroke

Knowing how to deal with heatstroke is essential as parts of Europe are exposed to high temperatures during the latest heatwave, and especially as many people are heading off on their summer holidays, we would like to share some top tips to keep you safe.  

14th July 2023

Staying Safe at Summer Festivals

Blog, Podcast

Staying Safe at Summer Festivals

Staying safe at summer festivals has been helped considerably by greater awareness and useful apps. Now that the summer festival season has started here in Switzerland it’s important to know what help is available and how to keep yourself safe.

5th July 2023

Let’s Talk About Relationships and Sex Education

Blog

Let’s Talk About Relationships and Sex Education

Effective Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) requires close collaboration between parents, schools, and RSE providers. The world has changed and RSE must evolve and adapt to meet the needs of schools, parents, and the young people of today.

3rd July 2023

Childhood cuts and grazes – children can learn how to help themselves

Blog

Childhood cuts and grazes – children can learn how to help themselves

Childhood is full of minor bumps and grazes as children learn to walk, run, ride a bicycle, climb, and enjoy all their other adventures!

20th June 2023

Hay fever season is upon us

Blog

Hay fever season is upon us

What can we do to find relief now that the hay fever season is upon us? Dr Michelle Wright looks at the options available.

4th May 2023

Safer Sleep Week: Sudden Infant Death Syndrome

Blog

Safer Sleep Week: Sudden Infant Death Syndrome

HealthFirst midwife, Polly Pupulin shares tips to help you reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome.

17th March 2023

It’s time for change! Raising awareness of menopause

Blog

It’s time for change! Raising awareness of menopause

Dr Mecky McNeil addresses the menopause; how it impacts the individual, the family and the workplace and offers medically sound tips to help you through it.

8th March 2023

Using an AED in a different language

Blog

Using an AED in a different language

An Automated External Defibrillator (AED or Defibrillator) delivers an electrical shock to a heart when used after a cardiac arrest. 

24th November 2022

Why child carers should be CPR and first aid trained

Blog

Why child carers should be CPR and first aid trained

From the moment our children are born we do everything we can to protect them. As they grow and develop, their needs and abilities are ever changing and keep us on our toes.

19th July 2022

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