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Local Community - Medical - First Aid - Sprains

Sprains and Strains

Common causes for sprains and strains are falls, twisting a limb, sports injuries and over- exertion. A sprain results from overstretching or tearing a ligament (fibrous tissue that connects bones), a tendon (tissue that attaches a muscle to a bone) or a muscle.

A strain occurs when a muscle or tendon is overstretched or overexerted. Both sprains and strains result in pain and swelling. The amount of pain and swelling depends on the extent of damage.

• Apply a cold compress (e.g. a packet of frozen peas wrapped in a wet tea towel) to reduce swelling: then apply a firm crepe bandage and give the sprain plenty of rest until the discomfort has subsided.

   

Hilmarton Neighbourhood First Responder Scheme
www.hnfr.org.uk
Helping to save lives in the community
The objective of the Hilmarton Neighbourhood First Responder Scheme is to provide local support to the Great Western Ambulance Service NHS Trust and local community by responding to specific emergency calls in the Hilmarton and Lyneham area. The Scheme consists of volunteers trained by Wiltshire St. John Ambulance and the Great Western Ambulance Service NHS Trust. We provide vital life saving treatment and first aid prior to the arrival of an emergency ambulance.

The Schemes success is based on local people giving some time to be trained and to be on-call to support their the local community. We are particularly interested in recruiting suitable volunteers in the Lyneham area who would be willing to provide on-call support during the working day and at weekends. No previous first aid experience is required as full training is provided free of charge by Wiltshire St. John Ambulance and the Great Western Ambulance Service NHS Trust.

If you think you've got what it takes to become a Neighbourhood First Responder within the Hilmarton Scheme, why not give the Scheme co-ordinator, Simon Barnfather, a call on 07970 702 333.

St. John Ambulance
www.sja.org.uk
Unit C1
Beacon Business Centre
Hopton Park
London Road
Devizes
SN10 2EY
Tel +44(0)1380 728 362

St. John Ambulance is the UK's leading First Aid, transport and Care charity. Its mission is to provide First Aid and medical support services, caring services in support of community needs and education, training and personal development to young people

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NHS Direct
www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk
Tel 0845 4647
NHS Direct is a new 24 hour nurse led telephone advice and information service and is part of the National Health Service. Your gateway to health advice on the internet click logo on left

 
 


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