Hay fever is caused by the nose and/or eyes coming into contact with environmental allergens, such as pollens (grasses, weeds or trees), dust mites, moulds and animal dander. Most people associate hay fever with spring when airborne grass pollens are at their peak. Trees and plants produce more pollen between May and July, which is […]
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Being Child Safety Week this week we thought it would be helpful to highlight some common causes of paediatric accidents. In this blog we will discuss the following; Falls Poisoning Scalds and burns Choking and Button batteries Children are frequently so preoccupied with their own immediate interests that they are unaware of their surroundings. They […]
With the weather getting warmer and we get are getting more into the summer months, we thought we would give you some information on sun awareness and keeping safe in the sun. The chance of developing skin cancer rises after you get sunburnt. Sunburn does not just happen on holiday. You can burn in the […]
Dementia is a term used for a range of progressive conditions that affect the brain. Doctors describe it as a a group of symptoms that include memory loss, disorientation, and difficulties speaking and understanding and that worsen over time. Each type of dementia impairs a person’s capacity to remember, think, and communicate by preventing their […]
This week is Mental Health Awareness Week and the focus is on Anxiety. We all experience anxiety naturally, but occasionally it can spiral out of hand and cause mental health issues. Feelings of anxiety can be brought on by a variety of factors, including exam pressure, interpersonal relationships, beginning a new career (or losing one), […]
In the UK in 2019, 6524 people took their own lives. Men are three times more likely than women to die by suicide. Women are more likely to report suicidal thoughts. Men aged 45 to 49 and women aged 50 to 54 have the highest suicide rates in England and Wales. What does it mean […]
The aim of Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week is to raise awareness about mental illness among pregnant women and mothers-to-be. The Perinatal Mental Health Partnership is committed to directing mothers and families to available resources, with a particular emphasis on ensuring that individuals who are affected by maternal mental health can get the care they […]
Defibrillators are designed to give a high energy electric shock to the heart of someone who is in cardiac arrest. Defibrillation, also known as a high energy shock, is a crucial step in the process of trying to preserve the life of a person experiencing cardiac arrest. An automated external defibrillator, often known […]
Every minute counts when suffering from a stroke. Read our blog which gives advice on the signs and symptoms of strokes. Knowing the symptoms of a stroke will enable you to act quickly and possibly save a life—even your own. What are the signs and Symptoms of a Stroke? Sudden numbness or weakness in the face, arm, […]
Debt Awareness Week runs from 20-26 March, and for 2023 the focus is on how debt can happen to anyone. At Cross Counties Training we know the cost-of-living crisis is having a huge impact on everyone across the UK. Facing money worries can feel lonely and it’s often hard to know where to turn […]