It is almost the end of the school year and many of us are immersed in a whirl of exams, end-of-year parties and school fetes longing for the last day of term so that we can focus on our forthcoming summer holiday. Whether we are heading to a hot and exotic long haul resort, or a closer to home staycation, one thing you can be sure of is the long list of preparation before we arrive at our preferred hotel/villa/tent.
Read MoreThis is the time of year when we pull out those winter coats and gloves and realise our boots are no longer waterproof, when the risk of slips and falls from those fallen leaves is evident and hypothermia becomes a possibility, particularly for the young and elderly.
Read MoreThe telephone number you are calling from needs to be confirmed, whether mobile or landline, early on in the call. If you get disconnected the call taker you were speaking to will call you back, so stay close to the ‘phone and do not try to call again, wait for the service to call you back.
Read MoreWith many landline telephones now being cordless, you can still stay with the casualty if they are in the house whilst contacting the ambulance service.
Read MoreAlthough you are likely to be in a very stressful situation when you are calling an ambulance, knowing what is expected from you should make the process easier. Please remember the call taker is there to help you and will support you in any way they can.
Read MoreYesterday I enjoyed a swim in the sea in Deal, but was so upset to hear, when I got home, about the terrible tragedy at Camber. These things can happen at any time and with a long weekend ahead of us, I hope that families will be mindful of how quickly tragedy can occur.
Read MoreDid you know that someone still suffers a potentially life-threatening asthma attack every 10 seconds in the UK?
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