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08-14 junE 2012
Life health
First aid courses from Prestige Nursing and Social Care Services As one of the best nursing firms in Costa Blanca, Claire Cerro Atyeo and her nursing team are launching a series of First Aid courses priced at a very conservative 75€ per person for a full day’s tuition on First Aid.
Many readers will remember receiving First Aid courses as part of their schooling but may have forgotten what to do. The courses will be available to firms, individuals, Bowls or Bridge Clubs etc, all of whom can host the courses spread over a couple of mornings or afternoons etc. Prestige
Nursing will bring the equipment, the information and practical workshops will be run. And the Prestige team will offer a ½ day basic life support course which will concentrate on child resuscitation. Claire and the Prestige team work by the professional code of conduct now known as ‘The Code’ (Nursing & Midwifery Council) in which it states “work with others to protect and promote the health and wellbeing of those in your care, their families and carers, and the wider community”. They have the skills to teach every family how to save the life of their child. No-one should have to experience such trauma. From the outset of developing the company it has been part of the Prestige criteria that they would develop an education program to ensure the staff meet and exceed the minimum standards required by law within the care industry.
One of those courses now being made available to the public is ‘Basic First Aid’, a course that is certificated and carries the CCIS numeration, which means it is compliant for any organisation, company or individual with a responsibility to meet professional obligations and Health & Safety regulations. But for parents and grandparents in particular, Prestige Nursing are now offering a short practical based ½ day course, which will give you the knowledge and skills to save your child’s life at a very affordable rate. For just 49.99€, you can learn basic life support skills with an emphasis on child resuscitation. And if you are interested in attending either a full practical First Aid course, or a ½ day basic life support course concentrating on child resuscitation please contact Prestige Nursing on 687 015 517. Next week: Five steps that could save a life
Are your sunglasses ruining your sight? Specsavers’ guide to protecting your eyes this summer AS SPRING turns to summer and more people head to the beaches to soak up the glorious Spanish sunshine we’ll all be wearing sun screen to protect our skin from the rays, but how many people think about protecting their eyes? Specsavers in Benidorm is urging locals to remember to take care of their eyes when they are outdoors with the most effective sunglasses. Phil Morgan, Store Director of Specsavers Benidorm, says: “Providing they meet European safety standards, sports-style sunglasses not only protect your eyes but also help reduce premature ageing. Sunlight creeping in at the side of badly fitting frames can make you squint, leading to crows’ feet around the eyes. “Excessive exposure to UV rays causes a painful irritation to the cornea at the front of the eye. In extreme circumstances this can lead to cancer of the cornea, age related macular degeneration, cataracts and even blindness.” Specsavers stocks a large selection of prescription sunglasses styles and will also fit tinted lenses to other frames within its range to create prescription sunglasses. Throughout the summer Specsavers are offering free reaction lenses and 2 for 1 on our sunglasses range. Visit in store for details. Follow these top tips from Specsavers to protect your eyes when enjoying the Costa Blanca’s famous weather this summer: 1. Check sunglasses comply with BSEN 1836: 1997 or bear the CE kite mark and are marked UV 400. 2. If you already have sunglasses, take them into your local optician to be UV tested. All
Specsavers stores offer this service. 3. Invest in photochromic lenses that instantly adapt to light changes, darkening in bright light. Alternatively, get prescription lenses tinted to minimize the amount of UV rays that reach your eyes. 4. By adding polarized lenses you can decrease the amount of glare, which can dazzle and strain your vision; particularly useful when you are participating in outdoor sports. 5. For driving, Specsavers UltraDrive lenses provide excellent eye protection in bright light by blocking out all UV light and up to 92% of blue light, making colours appear sharper. They also conform to European driving guidelines. To view Specsavers’ full range of sunglasses and frames, to book an eye examination or to find your nearest Specsavers, please visit www.specsavers.es