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Understand procedures for responding to accidents and sudden illness

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‘Get advice’ from St John Ambulance

Get advice on a range of common conditions.

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This video, from the UK Health Security Agency, is titled ‘Act FAST – Every minute counts’. As you watch the film, make notes of the signs of a stroke and what to do if you suspect someone has had a stroke.
Now visit this webpage to see further information about strokes and the FAST campaign.

NHS Inform has a useful self-help guide to common health and first aid scenarios allowing you to search for possible conditions by symptoms.
Research on the internet or at the library and find out about illnesses or health issues that may particularly affect the clients you work with.
Visit the website of St. John Ambulance where you will find useful first aid advice.
Is there a First Aid course in your area you could attend to ensure your first aid knowledge is thorough and up to date? Ask your tutor if you need assistance in finding an appropriate course.
Visit the website of the UK Health Security Agency where you will find useful information about infectious diseases.
The UK Health Security Agency also produces a list of notifiable diseases.
Accidents and illnesses are not only restricted to clients in health and social care settings. Access the website of the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and look at the this section designed for people working in the health and social care sector:
This skills check from Skills for Care looks at ‘Reporting an incident’. Read the two case studies on falls and think about what you would do if someone you were looking after had a fall.

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