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Health

First Aid

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Did you know there are different forms of first aid training, which can be used in different settings? James explains about the various options there are, when it comes to first aid training, and for which situation you might need each.

18th July 2019

Cardiff and Vale UHB sign BSL Charter

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Cardiff and Vale University Health Board has become the first NHS health board in Wales to sign the British Deaf Association’s British Sign Language Charter.

28th June 2019

Carer’s Week 2019

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Every day this week, we will be sharing carers’ stories of their journey of caring for a loved one with dementia.

9th June 2019

Sleep Tips for Students during Exam Periods

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1. Get into a routine
2. Practise deep breathing
3. Write down your worries
4. Be aware of what you eat or drink before bed
5. Create a peaceful sleeping environment
6. Aim for 7-9 hours of sleep
7. Avoid using your phone

8th June 2019

Tips for Dementia Carers

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For any person going through the experience of caring for someone with Dementia, it’s so important to share your experiences with others. In today’s video, BDA Scotland’s Community Development Manager, Avril Hepner, chats to Carolyn Nabarro-Denmark about her experience of being a carer and the useful information she picked up along the way.

9th May 2019

Reducing the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome

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Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) is the sudden, unexpected death of an infant that remains unexplained.

7th May 2019
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