On Monday 12th July 2021, the petitions committee debated the importance of increasing water safety content on the schools curriculum following an e petititon of over 107,000 signatures. You can watch the debate here. The petition says: “As a country we see many water-related fatalities every year. We see many more call outs to water […]
We are proud that our founder and ex chairman Professor Keith Willett has been a awarded a knighthood in the Queens Birthday honours list. Keith started I.M.P.S. in 1995 and continues to be very supportive to the programme. You can read more about Keith and his achievements here.
Have a look at this British Red Cross 360 film showing hazards in a kitchen. It’s always a good idea for everyone to think about the everyday dangers in the home. How many did you get right?
We have all been shocked by the news that Danish footballer Christian Eriksen collapsed during a European Championship match recently. He suffered a sudden cardiac arrest which means that his heart went into an arrhythmia and was unable to beat properly. The immediate treatment for this is Cardiac Compressions (CPR) and the prompt use of […]
For medical advice when it is not a life-threatening emergency, please contact NHS 111 First – before coming to the Emergency Department (A&E). The NHS 111 advisors will assess your needs (or your loved one’s needs), and make a booking with one of our Emergency Departments if necessary. They can also tell you about alternatives to […]
We always try to work with as many partners as we can as we appreciate all the experts around us. This month we are recommending resources created by all the lovely people we work with. Check out our recommendations on our twitter Facebook and Instagram feeds (and while you are there, please like and follow […]
To provide reassurance to parents at this crucial time, track the spread of the virus and better understand how COVID-19 affects children, the Covid Symptom Study has launched a new School Community feature through the COVID Symptom Study App. This allows parents and carers to log how their child/children are feeling to a secure school […]
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We are all very proud of two of our Hull I.M.P.S Trainers who have other roles within the hospital. Kathryn has worked for the Hull team since 2013, during that time she completed her nursing degree alongside working as a trainer. The team are extremely proud that Kathryn is currently working at our local hospital […]
What is the coronavirus, and why is everyone talking about it? Engagingly illustrated by Axel Scheffler, and read by Hugh Bonneville, this approachable and timely book helps answer these questions and many more, providing children aged 5-10 and their parents with clear and accessible explanations about the coronavirus and its effects – both from a […]