Back Pain
Resources
Back Pain
Factsheet on the causes, symptoms, treatment & prevention of back pain.
NHS Choices
NHS information on back pain
These links all come from trusted resources but if you are unsure about these or any other medical matters please contact your doctor or pharmacist for advice.
First Aid - MP3 Downloads
To save them on your computer, right-click on any of the links below and then click 'Save Target As..." . Click on any of the links below to play the audio files:
Burns - Explains the immediate treatment for burns and scalds.
Fits - How to deal with fits (convulsions/seizures) in adults and young children.
Wounds - Immediate actions for wounds, bleeding, and bleeding associated with fractures.
Unconscious patient who is breathing - How to deal with an unrousable patient who IS breathing (includes recovery position)
CPR for adults - Adults who have collapsed, unrousable and NOT breathing.
CPR for babies - Babies who are unrousable and NOT breathing.
Collapsed patient in detail - Explains the complete scenario including checks for breathing, circulation, etc.
These files have been prepared by Sussex Ambulance Service and comply with European Resuscitation Council Guidelines.
Other Links
British Red Cross - First Aid Tips
Simple, straightforward and easy to understand first aid tips
BBC Health - First Aid
This site has information about how to react to common injuries and emergencies.
St Johns Ambulance
St John Ambulance believes that everyone should learn at least the basic first aid techniques.
Home First Aid Kit
All you need to know about preparing and storing your own first aid kit
These links all come from trusted resources but if you are unsure about these or any other medical matters please contact your doctor or pharmacist for advice.
Minor Ailment Scheme
Are you suffering from one of the following conditions?
Allergies, Athlete Foot, Back pain and Soft tissue injury, Bacterial Conjunctivitis, Chickenpox, Colds and Flu, Cough, Contact Dermatitis, Bites and Stings, Dry Skin, Diarrhoea, Hay Fever, Headache and High Temperature, Indigestion,Heartburn and Tummy Upset, Mild Acne
Mouth Ulcer, Nasal Congestion, Ringworm
Seborrhoeic Dermatitis, Sore throat, Teething, Threadworms, Vaginal Thrush
Then why not use theFeel Better Fast Scheme.
This new scheme means that you can get advice and medicine if necessary from a local community pharmacy instead of waiting for an appointment.
(normal prescriptions charges and exemptions will apply)