Would you like a chance to win 100CHF voucher towards a HealthFirst First Aid course? Then come and say hello to us at the 6th Expat Expo this Sunday 2nd October from 11am to 5pm and fill out an entry card. The Expo is at…
HealthFirst are delighted to announce that, after many months of preparation, research and training, they are now fully accredited by the Swiss Resuscitation Council. This means they can now provide the official Basic Life Support Course with training in Automated External Defibrillation in Switzerland. This…
Whilst I was training a group on Monday, I was asked what the legal ‘First Aid’ responsibilities are for members of the public in France. This is what I found out from the French Penal Code (Article 223-5, previously Article 63): In France, the legal…
HealthFirst will be at the 6th Expat Expo this Sunday 2nd October from 11am to 5pm. Come along to Palexpo, Hall 7 at Route des Batailleux 7, Grand Saconnex (just next to the airport) – entry is free. Do come and say hello to us…
Throughout our lives, we will inevitably come across people, children or adults, who have become suddenly ill or had a accident – and it is perfectly human to want to help in anyway we can. Always remember your own safety first however. D is for…
We would like to welcome you to become a member of the Anglo-Swiss Medical Society. It is an international support network for Anglophone medical professionals working or living (or with links to) Switzerland. Our aims are to foster a cultural understanding of the Swiss Medical…
There are a variety of definitions of dyslexia. The World Federation of Neurology defines dyslexia as “a disorder manifested by difficulty in learning to read despite conventional instruction, adequate intelligence and sociocultural opportunity”. Take a listen to Rachel Melville-Thomas, Child Psychotherapist, talking to Jayne Crawshaw…
Misty mornings and golden afternoons – its time to clear out your garden or terrace ready for winter. Pull on your welly boots, pick up the rake – and check if you (and your child) are protected against tetanus. This is a nasty bacteria infection…
The children are back to school, swapping holiday stories, picking up new reading books – and also sharing germs. Its a normal part of childhood and helps to strengthen their immune system. However, there are some simple measures we can implement to help reduce the…
How do you know if your child’s tummy ache is due to a physical illness or psychological stress? Dr Penny Fraser and Child Psychologist, Rachel Melville-Thomas, talk about listening to your child’s symptoms and working out what is going on. Take a listen on http://worldradio.ch/wrs/programmes/kids/index.shtml