Author: Lee Hewis
A shocking 8 out of 10 people with type 2 diabetes are overweight or have obesity
There is a clear link with a person’s health and weight, many people that are overweight in the UK will more than likely suffer with their health because of being overweight. Excess weight, especially obesity, diminishes almost every aspect of health, from reproductive and respiratory function to memory and mood. Obesity increases the risk of…
Did you know 7 out of 10 parents in the UK lack the first aid skills that would allow them to help their child in a medical emergency?
Why should you do a paediatric first aid course? Knowing first aid is a valuable life skill, it helps you deal with possibly extremely difficult situations. You become more confident, risk aware and equip them with skills to keep themselves safe and help themselves or others if involved in a medical emergency. It could…
8 in 100 people will experience anxiety and depression
When does having a bad couple of days or feeling down become depression? Depression interferes with normal day life, your mood makes everyday functioning become extremely difficult for a long period of time. Some feelings you may experience when dealing with depression: Feeling sad or anxious often or all the time, Not wanting to…
Did you know a Stroke strikes every five minutes in the UK alone?
The injury to the brain caused by a stroke can lead to widespread and long-lasting problems. Stroke is a type of cerebrovascular disease, which is one of the leading causes of death in the UK. Stroke accounts for roughly 75% of deaths from cerebrovascular diseases. Meaning is the 4th biggest killer in the UK, on…
Did you know that the leading cause of death in 2020 for ages 5-34 was ‘intentional harm’?
Did you know that the leading cause of death in 2020 for ages 5-34 was ‘intentional harm’? During 2020, when a global pandemic hit 1/3 of adults and young people said their mental health deteriorated from March 2020 when the UK was put into a strict lockdown. People with already existing mental health problems expressed…
Can you believe only 4 out of 10 bystanders are prepared to give someone in need first aid?
An average of 460 cardiac arrest deaths each day or one every three minutes in the UK. With how busy the ambulance service is, it is key to perform first aid if you see someone in need. Especially when Someone is experiencing a cardiac arrest, as in the UK its one of the leading causes…
Did you know that 25% of all workplace transport injuries are a direct result of forklift truck accidents!
The importance of Forklift truck training. 70% of all forklift training incidents could have been prevented with the correct training. In the long run it could cost you a hell of a lot more to pay the price of the compensation of the incident than the initial training. Real life & Serious injuries that could…
Importance of Fork lift Training in a Commercial Environment!
Did you know that the most common fork-lift truck causes of accidents in the workplace is lack of adequate training and supervision, speeding and having pedestrians in the same area as working forklift trucks. These accidents, due to the size and weight of a fork-lift can be life changing, if not fatel! According to HSE,…