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09th, Apr 2020
As many of us are self-isolating in the safety of our own homes, we will have a lot more time on your hands.
Whether you are trying to keep the kids occupied or want to use this time to finally start a project that you have been putting off due to your usual busy schedule, there may be a few accidents along the way.
Hurt yourself in the garden?
Has your child injured themselves from jumping on the trampoline?
Have you experienced a bad burn from baking?
Does someone in the family have a throbbing tooth ache?
Due to the current situation, it just might not be as easy to get an appointment so what should you do if you normally pick up the phone to your GP, Pharmacy or Physio? We spoke to Dr Lisa Neligan, Private GP at Kingsbridge Private Hospital and the Maypole Clinic on what we can do to to try and help avoid injury in the home and gathered some health and safety tips whilst self-isolating for all the family!
Make sure that there is a First Aid Kit in your home that is filled with all the appropriate and necessary products. A basic first aid kit may contain:
It may also be useful to keep a basic first aid manual or instruction booklet with your first aid kit and medicines should always be checked regularly to make sure they're within their use-by dates. - NHS Common Health Questions
Injuries due to falls are one of the most common household hazards. In fact, one out of five older adults who falls incurs a broken bone or a head injury. Wet floors, slippery stairs, and scattered toys all create the potential for falls. Here are some tips to help prevent falls:
Kitchen burns happen quickly and frighteningly easily. With a few safety precautions and preparation, you have a good chance of preventing most kitchen burns:
Tooth aches can be very painful and can really disrupt our day and make us feel very low. However, if you are unable to get to a dentist there are a few home remedies you could try to numb the pain and possibly prevent infection:
Although sometimes inevitable, we can try our best to prevent accidents from happening. Remember, prevention is better than a cure!
If you or a family member does however need to see a GP or Physio urgently, Kingsbridge Private Hospital are now offering Online Consultations which include GP appointments, Physiotherapy appointments and Consultant led appointments. Simply contact 028 9066 7878 to book an appointment or you can do so via our online booking portal by clicking here.
NHS - https://www.nhs.uk/common-health-questions/accidents-first-aid-and-treatments/what-should-i-keep-in-my-first-aid-kit/
Safewise - https://www.safewise.com/blog/safety-hazards-to-watch-out-for-around-the-house/
Healthline - https://www.healthline.com/health/dental-and-oral-health/home-remedies-for-toothache
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