First Aid Unboxed with Louise Madeley

This time Louise is looking at eyes and what we need to do in the event of an in injury to the eye. She covers everything from getting dust in your eye to chemicals, sharp objects and impact trauma.Thanks for listening to First Aid Unboxed! For more on First Aid Training—whether it’s Physical First Aid, Mental Health First Aid, Safeguarding, or Paediatric First Aid—head over to MadeleysFirstAidPlus.co.uk.Have questions? Email me at [email protected] next time,Louise MadeleyFounder of Madeleys First Aid Plus

Welcom back to the First Aid Unboxed Podcast with Louise Madeley from Madeleys First Aid+. This time we are talking about breathing with a speical emphasis on Ashma. What it is, what are the major triggers and how best to deal with an attack when it happens. https://www.madeleysfirstaidplus.co.uk/https://www.asthmaandlung.org.uk/https://www.resus.org.uk/professional-library/2025-resuscitation-guidelinesThanks for listening to First Aid Unboxed! For more on First Aid Training—whether it’s Physical First Aid, Mental Health First Aid, Safeguarding, or Paediatric First Aid—head over to MadeleysFirstAidPlus.co.uk.Have questions? Email me at [email protected] next time,Louise MadeleyFounder of Madeleys First Aid Plus

This time we are looking at Benedict's Law and the new era of allergy safety in schools. Louise takes us through the new UK Government rules and guidelines coming into force for all schools in Britain from the start of the new school year in September.https://www.madeleysfirstaidplus.co.uk/https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/allergy-safety-in-schoolsThanks for listening to First Aid Unboxed! For more on First Aid Training—whether it’s Physical First Aid, Mental Health First Aid, Safeguarding, or Paediatric First Aid—head over to MadeleysFirstAidPlus.co.uk.Have questions? Email me at [email protected] next time,Louise MadeleyFounder of Madeleys First Aid Plus

In this months episode Louise and Mark take a close look at Strokes. What are they, how they occour, what to lookout for, and what your immediate action should be.https://www.madeleysfirstaidplus.co.uk/https://www.stroke.org.uk/Thanks for listening to First Aid Unboxed! For more on First Aid Training—whether it’s Physical First Aid, Mental Health First Aid, Safeguarding, or Paediatric First Aid—head over to MadeleysFirstAidPlus.co.uk.Have questions? Email me at [email protected] next time,Louise MadeleyFounder of Madeleys First Aid Plus

In this episode Louise is talking about head injuries. How to spot an issue and in what circumstance. She tells us what is happening inside the skull whan someone has suffered a truma to the head.  https://www.madeleysfirstaidplus.co.uk/Thanks for listening to First Aid Unboxed! For more on First Aid Training—whether it’s Physical First Aid, Mental Health First Aid, Safeguarding, or Paediatric First Aid—head over to MadeleysFirstAidPlus.co.uk.Have questions? Email me at [email protected] next time,Louise MadeleyFounder of Madeleys First Aid Plus

In this episode Louise is talking about choking, the biggest killer of children in the UK. She tell us what happens when a choking incident occurs and what you need to do. Listen to the whole episode as the actions are different for adults, children and infants.For more information just follow the link below:https://www.madeleysfirstaidplus.co.uk/Email: [email protected] for listening to First Aid Unboxed! For more on First Aid Training—whether it’s Physical First Aid, Mental Health First Aid, Safeguarding, or Paediatric First Aid—head over to MadeleysFirstAidPlus.co.uk.Have questions? Email me at [email protected] next time,Louise MadeleyFounder of Madeleys First Aid Plus

In this episode of the First Aid Unboxed podcast, Mark Wakely and expert Louise Madeley discuss the critical importance of sleep for overall health. They explore the detrimental effects of sleep deprivation, including its links to early mortality, weight gain, and mental health issues. Louise explains the sleep cycle, detailing the stages of non-REM and REM sleep, and highlights the significance of waking up during light sleep. The episode also covers common sleep disorders like insomnia and sleep apnoea, offering practical tips for improving sleep hygiene and overall well-being. For more information just follow the link below:https://www.madeleysfirstaidplus.co.uk/Email: [email protected] for listening to First Aid Unboxed! For more on First Aid Training—whether it’s Physical First Aid, Mental Health First Aid, Safeguarding, or Paediatric First Aid—head over to MadeleysFirstAidPlus.co.uk.Have questions? Email me at [email protected] next time,Louise MadeleyFounder of Madeleys First Aid Plus

Every 5 years or so the Resuscitation Council UK guidelines are updated. The new guidelines have been released in the last month. They come into force in January 2026 so Louise is taking this opportunity to explain what the guidelines are and how they have changed following the RCUK review.   For more information just follow the link below:https://www.resus.org.uk/https://www.madeleysfirstaidplus.co.uk/Email: [email protected] for listening to First Aid Unboxed! For more on First Aid Training—whether it’s Physical First Aid, Mental Health First Aid, Safeguarding, or Paediatric First Aid—head over to MadeleysFirstAidPlus.co.uk.Have questions? Email me at [email protected] next time,Louise MadeleyFounder of Madeleys First Aid Plus

Winter is on its way and with it the cold weather. So in this episode, Louise and Mark are looking at the dangers of hypothermia. What it is, how to avoid it, what to look out for and the do's and don'ts of dealing with this situation. In this episode Louise talks to us about the winter ailments that are just around the corner at this time of the year. She goes through what ailments are the biggest threat during the cold weather (Flu and Covid), and how we can guard ourselves against their worst effects.   For more information just follow the link below:https://www.madeleysfirstaidplus.co.uk/Email: [email protected] for listening to First Aid Unboxed! For more on First Aid Training—whether it’s Physical First Aid, Mental Health First Aid, Safeguarding, or Paediatric First Aid—head over to MadeleysFirstAidPlus.co.uk.Have questions? Email me at [email protected] next time,Louise MadeleyFounder of Madeleys First Aid Plus

In this episode Louise talks to us about the winter ailments that are just around the corner at this time of the year. She goes through what ailments are the biggest threat during the cold weather (Flu and Covid), and how we can guard ourselves against their worst effects.   For more information just follow the link below:https://www.madeleysfirstaidplus.co.uk/Email: [email protected] for listening to First Aid Unboxed! For more on First Aid Training—whether it’s Physical First Aid, Mental Health First Aid, Safeguarding, or Paediatric First Aid—head over to MadeleysFirstAidPlus.co.uk.Have questions? Email me at [email protected] next time,Louise MadeleyFounder of Madeleys First Aid Plus