Tag: meningitis

Black skin matters

Black Skin Matters – detecting illness

When teaching first aid we often talk about watching skin for signs of deterioration – looking out for a change in pallor, often pinky complexions turn pale white or grey

Rashes in children

Only this week on my A&E shift I’ve met worried parents arriving with concerns about a rash on their babies’ skin. But the fact is that childhood rashes are common

Meningitis – spot the signs

Meningitis can affect anyone. It can strike quickly and kill within hours and its impact can last a lifetime. Meningitis is the inflammation of the membranes that surround and protect