Here in the UK, we don’t exactly have to deal with many deadly creatures possibly lurking in every corner. So it’s easy to get complacent about insect bites. After all, they’re just an annoyance, causing a bit of redness and some maddening itches aren’t they? Well, often that is simply the case, but it is […]
With the summer holidays now underway and a week of beautiful weather ahead of us, many families are going to be spending their time in the great outdoors. The first snakes have already been seen in the UK, so we thought it would be good to revisit this post from last year. While other countries […]
Hypothermia is the name given to the condition the human body experiences when its temperature becomes colder than the normal range. It is a dangerous and life-threatening condition that needs urgent treatment. The normal temperature of a human body is around 37oC, although it does vary slightly from person to person. The risk of hypothermia […]
It seems that only a short while ago we were trudging through snow and ice, wishing that spring would start. Now we are already in the middle of our Great British Summer and the weather has blessed us with some lovely hot sunny days recently. It might make us all that bit more cheerful to […]
With the second May bank holiday now behind us, the beach season has officially opened, and with it all the fun of sun, sand and surf for those brave enough to venture into the cool waters of our coastline. However, beneath the luring blue waters of the British Coast lies a hidden danger that causes […]
A timely topic for November given that’s when we celebrate bonfire night, which just in case you hadn’t noticed, involves big fires and fireworks (for many days before and after too). This combination frequently results in burn injuries requiring hospital treatment, although accurate statistics on injuries specifically acquired from bonfire night are hard to find, […]
Every summer and early autumn always seems to bring a fresh influx of dramatic headlines about jellyfish invasions on our shores. This year, however, the unusually active hurricane season has led to record numbers of highly dangerous Portuguese man o’war washing up along the Cornish and Welsh coasts. Most of us would automatically steer clear […]
So you’re planning an adventure to get away from it all for a few days and get back to nature. You’ve got your boots and clothing – check, got your tent & sleeping bag – check, got your food and water – check. As you’re feeling satisfied that you have been properly organised, maybe for […]