Gareth Jones

LATEST ARTICLES ( 327 )

• First Aid Tips – Using the FAST Guide to Identify Strokes

  A stroke can be one of the most dangerous medical emergencies, especially if it isn’t spotted early. As a rule, the earlier a stroke can be detected and treated... Read more

  Posted on 12 September 2013 HEALTH

• Food Hygiene Standards “good” at St Ives Restaurants

  According to the latest ratings from the Food Standards Agency (FSA), food businesses and restaurants in the St Ives and Carbis Bay are performing very well. Read more

  Posted on 11 September 2013 HEALTH

• Littlehampton Care Home Severely Criticised by CQC

  A care home in the Littlehampton seaside resort of Rustington has been severely criticised by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) after a recent inspection... Read more

  Posted on 11 September 2013 HEALTH

• Report Finds 32pc of Business Non-compliances Involve Fire Safety

  A new report has found that of all cases of health and safety non-compliance in businesses throughout the world, 32 per cent involve fire safety. Read more

  Posted on 10 September 2013 HEALTH

• Why It’s So Important to Involve Employees in Health and Safety Policy

  All workplaces need a robust set of health and safety policies in place to protect workers and visitors from harm. Without a proper system, your business could... Read more

  Posted on 08 September 2013 HEALTH

• HSE Confirms It Will No Longer Approve First Aid Training

  The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has confirmed that starting from October 2013, it will no longer approve first aid training and qualifications. Read more

  Posted on 07 September 2013 HEALTH

• Luton Noodle Restaurant Breaches Food Safety Laws

  A noodle restaurant in the Bedfordshire town of Luton has received a hefty fine after it was found to have seriously breached food hygiene regulations. Read more

  Posted on 06 September 2013 HEALTH

• Ilfracombe Care Home Needs to Take ‘urgent Action’

  A care home in the North Devon resort of Ilfracombe has been criticised by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and told that it needs to take “urgent action” to... Read more

  Posted on 05 September 2013 HEALTH

• 3 Everyday Situations in Which First Aid Training Could Save a Life

  People take first aid training courses for many reasons. Some are sent on first aid at work courses by their employers in order to meet regulations on first... Read more

  Posted on 05 September 2013 HEALTH

• Revealed: UK’s Most Disgusting Fast Food Chains

  

  "Would you like flies with that?" It’s not something that you might hear often when visiting your local fast food chain but TutorCare might give you some food... Read more

  Posted on 04 September 2013 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTH

• Firm Fined for Health and Safety Breaches After Apprentice Injury

  An engineering firm based in the Kent town of Dartford has been prosecuted and fined by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) after safety breaches led to one o... Read more

  Posted on 03 September 2013 HEALTH

• Carlisle Nursing Home Praised by Care Quality Commission

  A nursing home in Carlisle has been praised by the care watchdog, the Care Quality Commission (CQC), in a recent inspection report. Read more

  Posted on 03 September 2013 HEALTH

• Food Hygiene Advice for Community Groups and Events

  Community events can be a great way to bring people together, whilst also raising money for a charity or other good cause. However, it is important to ensure... Read more

  Posted on 02 September 2013 HEALTH

• 9-year-old Saves Choking Mum’s Life Using First Aid Training

  A nine-year-old boy from the West Yorkshire town of Bingley has been hailed as a hero after he saved his mother’s life when she started choking, using skills... Read more

  Posted on 29 August 2013 HEALTH

• Portishead Takeaway Owner Fined for Fire Safety Breaches

  The owner of a takeaway restaurant in the Somerset town of Portishead has been prosecuted and fined after admitting violating fire safety rules and potentially... Read more

  Posted on 28 August 2013 HEALTH

• Belfast Health and Social Care Trust Broke Health and Safety Laws

  At a recent court hearing, Belfast Health and Social Care Trust admitted breaching health and safety rules and failing to ensure the safety of its staff and... Read more

  Posted on 27 August 2013 HEALTH

• London Restaurant Fined Nearly £10k for Food Hygiene Breaches

  The owner of a takeaway restaurant in North East London has been fined nearly £10,000 after breaching food hygiene laws and repeatedly ignoring improvement... Read more

  Posted on 26 August 2013 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTH

• More Than 900 Care Homes Warned Over Poor Standards This Year

  According to official figures from the Care Quality Commission (CQC), record numbers of care homes have been given official warnings over standards of care in... Read more

  Posted on 25 August 2013 HEALTH

• Red Cross Issues Jellyfish First Aid Advice

  After recent reports that increasing numbers of jellyfish have been spotted along the UK coastline, the British Red Cross has issued some vital first aid... Read more

  Posted on 24 August 2013 HEALTH

• When Were Your Workplace Fire Alarms Last Tested?

  Fire alarms and smoke detectors in workplaces must be tested on a regular basis, to make sure that they’re working and importantly, that they will work if a fir... Read more

  Posted on 23 August 2013 HEALTH