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Alcohol poisoning occurs when a person drinks a toxic amount of alcohol, usually over a short period of time, sometimes called binge drinking. What is alcohol poisoning? The level of alcohol in a person’s blood can continue to rise for up to 30 to 40 minutes after their last drink. This can cause their symptoms to…
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Keep your Christmas activities memorable for all the right reasons! Many accidents happen at this time of year due to changes in our travel and home arrangements plus more risks with fires, burns, trips and falls, heart problems plus the stress of it all. Being aware of the risks is the first step to preventing
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Mental health is often overlooked in expedition planning, despite being a leading cause of incidents, early withdrawals and impaired decision-making in the field. Stress, anxiety, burnout, interpersonal conflict and unresolved trauma can affect anyone, whether they are trekking in the Andes, conducting climate research in Africa, or undertaking conservation projects in remote Scottish glens.
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Updated November, 2025 Open water swimming is increasingly popular and immersing yourself in cold water is being touted as providing many health benefits with many new people taking to the sea, lochs and rivers to try it out. However it is not without its dangers. As well as the cold water, other risks include injuries
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There are many answers to the question! Here are a range of definitions we have come across: Definition 1: “Emergency care or treatment given to an ill or injured person before regular medical aid can be obtained.” Definition 2: “First aid is emergency care given immediately to an injured person. The purpose of first
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Updated November 2025 World Diabetes Day on November 14th this year aims to raise awareness that: Diabetes in the UK Diabetes affects 4.3 million people in the UK who live with the condition. Diabetes is relatively common now and irrespective of the type of diabetes it is all about how much sugar is in the
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Updated November 2025 Bonfire Night is always a good fun night with family and community. Fires and fireworks are dangerous activities so, Just in case it doesn’t go to plan, we thought it would be a good opportunity to remind you of how to treat minor burns. Always start with …. Prevention First and foremost,
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T – Transient I – Ischemic A – Attack An acronym is a word or name formed as an abbreviation, created from the initial letters of a phrase or a word. The first aid world uses many acronyms to help us remember different treatments. In this series we have explained the meanings of the most common first aid acronyms
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UPDATE, October 2025: The blog below has now been updated since new guidance has now been issued by the Scottish and UK Governments meaning that at schools throughout the UK can now also hold AAIs (Adrenaline Auto Injectors) and Salbutamol Inhalers (for asthma) for use in emergencies. Updated clarification confirms schools throughout the UK
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Every November, the Royal Geographical Society in London becomes a hub of adventure, exploration, and ideas when it hosts RGS Explore 2025 – the expedition and field work planning weekend. The event brings together explorers, scientists, students, fieldworkers and organisations from across the world who are planning or supporting expeditions. It is an inspiring gathering