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Coronavirus

Coronavirus

​It’s important to follow trusted medical advice. Make sure that you visit the NHS site first for all your COVID-19 information. The coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccines are safe and effective. They give you the best protection against COVID-19. Everyone aged 5 and over...
Asthma attacks

Asthma attacks

Asthma is a chronic condition causing coughing, wheezing and breathlessness. You can tell if you, or someone with you, is having an asthma attack if: the reliever inhaler isn’t helping when it normally would; the symptoms are getting worse (coughing, breathlessness,...
Bites and stings

Bites and stings

Insect bites and stings are common and usually only cause minor irritation. However, some stings can be painful and trigger a serious allergic reaction. Here we give you some information on what to do, according to the type of bite and sting. Ants There are about 60...
Heart attack

Heart attack

Would you be able to recognise if a member of your family, a friend or a passer-by was showing the signs and symptoms of having a heart attack and know what action to take? Symptoms can include: Chest pain-tightness (like being pressed or squeezed by something heavy);...
Bleeding

Bleeding

Some cuts and grazes can be minor and can be treated easily by simply cleaning the wound and applying a plaster or dressing.   If the cut is bleeding heavily you must apply pressure using a clean towel or bandage. If the cut is to the arm or hand raise it above...