Beware of the Weever Fish - http://www.glaucus.org.uk/weever2.htm
British Marine Life Study Society. Information on the weever fish, first aid, reports of victims plus links to articles on jellyfish stings, lamprey bites and sea anemone stings. |
British Red Cross: First Aid Tips - http://www.redcross.org.uk/standard.asp?id=40631
Information on how to deal with emergencies involving adults, babies and children. Includes photographs of positions and techniques. |
BUPA: Bites and Stings - http://hcd2.bupa.co.uk/fact_sheets/html/bites_and_stings.html
Factsheet with advice on symptoms and treatment including when urgent medical attention is needed. Includes animal and human bites, adders, insects, weever fish and jellyfish stings. |
First Aid Action - http://www.bbc.co.uk/health/first_aid_action/
An interactive online first aid course from the BBC leading towards taking a recognised first aid qualification. Also offers information on techniques, and a listing of local training providers. |
First Aid in Dogs - http://homepage.ntlworld.com/k.westgate/aid.htm
Practical advice on how to deal with an injured dog including handling. |
Health and Safety Advice for Schools - http://www.teachernet.gov.uk/wholeschool/healthandsafety/
Access health and safety guidelines and first aid information for issues affecting UK schools . |
NHS Direct: Accidents and First Aid - http://www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk/articles/article.aspx?articleId=450
Summary of the recommended immediate action with links to more detailed information. |
Patient UK: Snake Bites - http://www.patient.co.uk/showdoc/40001328/
Article on treatment of snake bites including first aid care and subsequent procedures. |
Reptiles and Amphibians of the UK: Adders - http://www.herpetofauna.co.uk/adder.htm
Identification, reassurance that bites are rarely fatal, and advice on immobilisation. |
St John Ambulance - http://www.sja.org.uk/firstaid/info/
Downloads and sound files of first aid advice. |