Articles by Paula Bunner

Hospitals See Rapid Rise in Skin Cancer

9th October 2014

The number of people admitted to hospital for skin cancer treatment in England rose by nearly a third in five years, official figures show. In 2007 there were 87,685 admissions, while in 2011 there were 123,808. The data, gathered by researchers at Public Health England, does not include treatment in outpatient units or by GPs. Experts say cheap foreign holidays and the fashion for having tanned skin are probably to blame for the increase. The majority of the cancers treated were on the head and neck. While skin cancers can be serious, they are also largely avoidable as excess sun exposure is the major cause. The figures, which will be presented at the World Congress On Cancers Of The Skin, in Edinburgh later this week, [More…]

Release date for Health and Safety Statistics 2013/14

1st October 2014

The annual Health and Safety Statistics release will be on Wednesday 29 October 2014. RIDDOR The Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations underwent a legal change on 1st October 2013. As a consequence, many of the published RIDDOR statistics for the latest year (2013/14) will be affected. As the change took effect half-way through the 2013/14 planning year, any impacts will broadly be half that expected for a full year. Briefly, these changes will affect statistics of: Non-fatal injuries to workers. The previous ‘major’ injury definition changed to ‘specified’ injury; although the separate ‘over-7-day’ injury category did not change in 2013 (it changed in 2012), there may also be a small knock-on effect to the statistics of this classification. Fatal injuries to non-workers – the requirement to report suicides [More…]

What Causes Coronary Heart Disease?

16th September 2014

Coronary heart disease (CHD) is arguably the the UK’s biggest killer. CHD develops when the blood supply to the muscles and tissues of the heart becomes obstructed by the build-up of fatty materials inside the walls of the coronary arteries. What is coronary heart disease? Your heart is a pump the size of a fist that sends oxygen-rich blood around your body. The blood travels to the organs of your body through blood vessels known as arteries, and returns to the heart through veins. Your heart needs its own blood supply to keep working. Heart disease occurs when the arteries that carry this blood, known as coronary arteries, start to become blocked by a build-up of fatty deposits. The inner lining of the coronary arteries [More…]

Sepsis – Know the Symptoms

14th July 2014

Sepsis is a potentially fatal condition caused by the body’s immune system overreacting to infection, setting off a series of reactions that can lead to widespread inflammation (swelling) and blood clotting. Around 37,000 people are estimated to die of sepsis each year, accounting for 100,000 hospital admissions. Symptoms of Sepsis usually develop quickly and include: a fever or high temperature over 38C (100.4F) chills a fast heartbeat fast breathing In severe cases you may notice: you feel dizzy when you stand up confusion or disorientation nausea and vomiting. Facts about Sepsis Sepsis is a more common reason for hospital admission than heart attack – and has a higher mortality. The most common causes of severe sepsis are pneumonia, bowel perforation, urinary infection, and severe skin [More…]

Nose bleed treatment

7th July 2014

Sit the casualty down with the head forward Tell the casualty to breath through his mouth and to pinch his nose just below the bridge Tell him not to talk, swallow, sniff or spit After 10 minutes release the pressure on the nose If the nose continues to bleed then reapply the pressure for a further 10 minutes If the nosebleed persists beyond 30 minutes then send the casualty to hospital The advice provided is no substitute for proper first aid training. For more information on attending a first aid courses please call us on 0151 207 0081.

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