4 weeks agoBlogsComments Off on Head of Children’s Health Ireland to apologise to families for hospital scandals & admits ‘children waiting too long’
THE head of Children’s Health Ireland will tomorrow apologise to families for the series of scandals that have rocked our children’s hospitals and admit: “Children are still waiting too long for surgeries.”
CHI boss Lucy Nugent, former CEO Eilish Hardiman, Chief Medical Office Dr Allan Goldman, Clinical Director Dr Ike Okafor and Head of Spinal Services David Moore will face a grilling from TDs and Senators at the Oireachtas Health Committee on Thursday.
Children’s Health Ireland will appear in front of the Oireachtas health committeeFacebook / Children's Health IrelandCEO of Children’s Health Ireland, Lucy NugentPR Handout image
Public confidence in CHI has been rocked in recent months following a series of scandals including lengthy wait lists for spinal surgeries, the misuse of non-medical springs in operations and kids being put through hip operations that they may not have needed.
The latest issue to hit CHI in recent weeks surrounds an internal report which revealed shocking waiting lists mismanagement which may have resulted in children not getting surgeries in time.
A lengthy opening statement from CEO Lucy Nugent provided to the Dail watchdog in advance goes through each of these scandals one by one and makes a series of apologies.
She said: “I am very aware of the impact of the last several years, months and weeks where revelations relating to our culture, governance and practices have led to great pain being inflicted upon some of those who were in our care.
“I say to you, I say to the children and families impacted and to the Irish people that I am sorry.
“I am sorry on behalf of the management of Children’s Health Ireland and I am sorry on behalf of the entire organisation.”
The CEO admits that “on occasions we have failed” children and says she is determined to “restore trust and faith in our national paediatric services.”
On the lengthy wait lists for spinal surgeries that has been the focus of the Irish Sun’s Kids Can’t Wait campaign, Ms Nugent admits that children are still waiting too long but claims a new Spinal Management Unit is getting on top of the issue.
She acknowledged the governance failures that led to the situation exposed by a recent HIQA report where a number of children had non-medical springs implanted in their body that later rusted and needed to be removed.
On the recent shocking report that outlined how children may have been operated on for hip conditions that they didn’t even have, the CHI CEO said all families impacted have been contacted and clinics to review their care have already started with 60 children seen so far.
HEARTFELT APOLOGY
She also issues a “heartfelt apology” to one specific family whose child experienced complications during their hip care.
The CHI boss later apologises for the latest scandal to hit CHI – an internal report that detailed waiting list management failures and cultural and bullying issues among staff that may have put children’s health at risk.
She apologised that CHI could not publish the report in full and claimed “it is not in any way our intention to hide the truth or hide behind legalities.”
CHI is due to take over the new €2 billion National Children’s Hospital when it is finally complete with some TDs raising questions about whether the organisation is fit to takeover such a big piece of infrastructure.
On the hospital, Ms Nugent said: “We will be ready and able to take over the new facility.”
4 weeks agoBlogsComments Off on I’ve looked into minds of Britain’s worst killer kids… one 7-year-old proves why some are beyond help & need locking up
LOOKING at the vulnerable seven-year-old dressed in a Harry Potter T-shirt in front of him, it was hard to believe that weeks earlier she’d picked up a knife and severed the finger of her three-year-old half-sibling.
As Duncan Harding tried to gently cajole the primary school pupil into a conversation about JK Rowling’s wizarding world, she shut down “like a rabbit in the headlights”.
SuppliedForensic psychiatrist Dr Duncan Harding works with some of Britain’s most twisted child killers[/caption]
PAScarlett Jenkinson, then 15, was fascinated by serial killers before murdering Brianna Ghey[/caption]
Kim Edwards and Lucas Markham, both, 15, became Britain’s youngest double murderers after killing Edwards’ mum Elizabeth and younger sister KatiePADr Harding says society can very often be too sympathetic to kids who commit extreme crimes (pictured: Southport killer Axel Rudakubana, who carried out the attack when he was 17)[/caption]
Social workers had called in Dr Harding, a leading forensic psychiatrist, in the hope of helping the youngster who had a troubled, abusive background.
“She was emotionally shut down,” says Harding.
“When you speak to someone who has suffered trauma at a young age, they can choose not to speak or just can’t speak, and she was just a traumatised little girl.”
Almost five years later, aged 13, that same innocent-looking girl was charged with stabbing an older friend – almost killing her.
It came almost as no surprise to Harding, who says society can very often be too sympathetic to kids who commit extreme crimes.
He says: “We have a fantasy as a society that if we have a problem child we can fix them, but I’m not always sure we can.
“This young girl was one of those cases that gets under the skin and stays there.
“Her upbringing was very difficult and there was a lot of generational trauma.
“After severing her victim’s finger she was seen by various services and diagnosed with autism. I didn’t necessarily agree with that diagnosis.
“Unfortunately a few years later she attempted to kill a friend. So much damage had been done to her as a little girl that she couldn’t be rescued.
“By the time she hit her teens her personality was developing in a way that she had no empathy for others.
“She was showing psychopathic tendencies.”
‘Child killer epidemic’
Harding says Britain is facing a child crime epidemic amid a growing knife problem – and Government figures reveal he is not wrong.
In the year ending March 2024, 3,200 knife offences were committed by children and 57 young people under the age of 25 were stabbed to death.
Seventeen of them were under the age of 16.
PAEddie Ratcliffe was said to be a role model pupil, before murdering Brianna Ghey with Jenkinson[/caption]
Described as ‘unspeakably wicked’, Sarah Davey was 14 when she tortured and murdered a 71-year-old grandmother in Oldham
Last July the country was left shocked and sickened by the murders of Alice Aguiar, nine, seven-year-old Elsie Stancombe, and Bebe King, six, who were fatally stabbed by 17-year-old Axel Rudakubana at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class in Southport.
Dad-of-one Harding, who works with some of Britain’s most twisted child killers, warns: “We are stuck in an epidemic of child killing. I daren’t look at the news some days.
“It’s scary for our children and I felt so strongly about it, I didn’t know whether or not to bring a child into this world.”
We are stuck in an epidemic of child killing. I daren’t look at the news some days… I didn’t know whether or not to bring a child into this world
Dr Duncan Harding
He fears the UK faces more serial killings like the Southport tragedy because the country doesn’t have measures in place to stop child killers.
Rudakubana was known to police and social services and had been referred to the Government’s Prevent programme three times between 2019 and 2021 due to his interest in terror attacks and school shootings.
The teenager, jailed for 52 years in January, was bounced back and forth between various agencies because Prevent found no evidence of a ‘fixed terrorist ideology’.
Harding says: “Basically what you’ve got is a young person with concerns from family and local authorities, but people didn’t listen.
“The basic problem was that he was referred to Prevent but didn’t fit in their box. By the time he was referred for a third time, Prevent stepped back because mental health services stepped forward.
“What we need is one multi-disciplinary team to deal with troubled children. Sometimes kids with complex needs need a network of professionals
“Unless we get a grip, something like Southport could happen again.”
APDr Harding says the UK faces a growing child crime epidemic in the wake of the horrific Southport murders which claimed the life of Bebe King (pictured)[/caption]
APFellow Southport victim Elsie Dot Stancombe[/caption]
PADr Harding fears the UK faces more serial killings like the Southport tragedy because the country doesn’t have measures in place to stop child killers. Pictured: Southport victim Alice da Silva Aguiar[/caption]
PAAxel Rudakubana was known to police and social services and had been referred to the Government’s Prevent programme three times between 2019 and 2021 due to his interest in terror attacks and school shootings[/caption]
High risk
While sympathetic to many young criminals he deals with, Harding controversially says many need to be locked up – for their own good.
He says: “When I see someone who has committed a heinous act I try to look at the person behind the noise.
“The social situation might be deprivation and all sorts of things go on in life that can cloud a situation, but under that is a human being.
“I hold on to the idea that children are essentially good when they are naive and new to the world.
“You [believe] you can do the work with them to help, but with many children who kill it’s not as straightforward as that.
You [believe] you can do the work with them to help, but with many children who kill it’s not as straightforward as that. It’s important to be realistic and realise that children can do really terrible things and essentially be bad people
Dr Duncan Harding
“It’s important to be realistic and realise that children can do really terrible things and essentially be bad people.
“Having a bad start in life isn’t an explanation. It’s not enough to say, ‘Well they had a terrible start in life’.
“The truth is that, in some cases, young people just need to be in custody, and that might be a terrible thing to say in some people’s opinions.
“Some say children shouldn’t be incarcerated but they are sometimes so high risk they need to be.”
No boundaries
PA:Press AssociationDr Harding believes that Britain’s most notorious child killers Mary Bell and Jamie Bulger murderer Jon Venables (left) are natural psychopaths. Pictured right: Robert Thompson[/caption]
PA:Press AssociationTwo-year-old Jamie Bulger was abducted, tortured and murdered by the two 10-year-old boys[/caption]
He believes today’s parents struggle to set firm boundaries for their kids – and gives an example of a middle class boy who killed his aunt in a “temper tantrum” over his mobile phone.
The 17-year-old’s defence argued he was psychotic – something Harding disagreed with.
The case is featured in a new book by the psychiatrist which outlines some of his most serious cases.
Harding, who has to anonymise his most high profile cases in his book, says: “In modern society, the boundaries have kind of been eroded.
“An extreme version of this surrounds identification. If a child at school can identify as a cat, where are we as a society?
“Childhood is complex enough without having boundaries. We need to realise there’s a consequence to our behaviours.
“Liam was basically throwing a tantrum after his mobile phone was taken away. He was from a nice background, had a good upbringing, but the boundaries just weren’t there.
If a child at school can identify as a cat, where are we as a society?
Dr Duncan Harding
“Add to that a sense of entitlement and the risk can start to escalate, especially when you go down the path of experimenting with drugs as this teenager had.”
While adolescent psychiatry, which featured prominently in the disturbing Netflix hit Adolescence, generally stays away from labels like psychopath or sociopath for kids – preferring ‘conduct disorder’ – Harding strongly believes that some children show signs at an early age.
Courtesy of Ben Blackall/NetflixErin Doherty as a child psychiatrist with Owen Cooper as a teenage killer in Adolescence.[/caption]
Caters News AgencyDavid Bartlam was 14 and obsessed with a Coronation Street serial killer when he murdered mum Jacqueline with a claw hammer[/caption]
He believes that Britain’s most notorious child killers Mary Bell and Jamie Bulger murderer Jon Venables are natural psychopaths, showing no remorse or guilt for their savagery.
Bell was just 10 when she strangled Martin Brown, four, and three-year-old Brian Howe to death before mutilating them in Scotswood, Newcastle in 1968.
Venables was the same age as Bell when he and Robert Thompson, also 10, abducted, tortured and murdered two-year-old Jamie Bulger after leading him away from a shopping centre in Bootle, Liverpool in 1993.
The pair served eight years in secure children’s units and were given lifelong anonymity in 2001.
But Venables has re-offended four times. He has twice been jailed for possession of child abuse images and also received cautions for affray and possession of cocaine.
Harding says: “There was sadism involved in these cases and if we want an indication of what children can be capable of, there we have it.
“We wouldn’t diagnose a child with a personality disorder but I’ve come across young kids in which you can see the signs of psychopathy, killing animals at an early age in a very sadistic way for example.”
Britain's worst killer kids
Sarah Davey
Teenager Sarah Davey, from Failsworth in Manchester, was just 14 when she and a friend sadistically tortured grandmother Lily Lilley, 71, before killing her in 1998.
They battered her body and hit her so hard her false teeth were forced down her throat, then shoved her lifeless body in a wheelie bin and dragged it to a nearby canal to dump it.
Davey was locked up indefinitely in 1999, but released in March 2024 after going up before the parole board.
She has been freed eight times since 2013 but each time has broken her parole conditions.
Jenkinson, who was obssessed with serial killers and knives, was caged for a minimum of 22 years and Ratcliffe, a loner but model student before the killing, for a minimum of 20 years.
Kim Edwards and Lucas Markham
Teen sweethearts Edward and Markham, both aged 14 at the time, stabbed Kim’s mum Elizabeth Edwards, 49, and her younger sister Katie, 13, as they slept.
The pair were dubbed the ‘Twilight Killers’ after it emerged they ate tea cakes and ice cream and watched the vampire movie after the murders.
Markham became one of the youngest ever double murderers after admitting two counts of murder at Nottingham Crown Court.
Edwards admitted manslaughter but denied murdering the church-going dinner lady and her daughter due to her mental condition.
But the court heard she was the “driver” behind a “cold and brutal” plot to kill Elizabeth and Katie.
Their horrifying crime, in 1993, shocked the nation when two-year-old Jamie Bulger was abducted, tortured and murdered by the evil boys before being dumped on railway tracks.
Both were eventually released from prison under new identities, however Venables is now back inside for possession of indecent images of children.
In December 2014 two teenagers – known later in court as Girl A and Girl B – tortured and murdered loner Angela Wrightson, filming the attack on their phones.
The teens, who were aged 13 and 14 years old at the time, successfully won a bid to have lifelong anonymity, like the Venables and Thompson, in 2021.
Dubbed the Snapchat killers the youngsters sent a selfie from inside a police vanafter killing tragic Angela, 39, during a horrific five-hour-long attack.
They wereconvicted of Angela’s murderand jailed for a minimum of 15 years.
Will Cornick
Schoolboy Will murdered his teacher Ann Maguire, 61, stabbing her seven times as she taught a class at Corpus Christi Catholic College in Leeds when he was 15.
After stabbing the teacher to death, he callously boasted: “I couldn’t give a s***” .
Cornick said he had a “sense of pride” after the classroom murder, and added: “Everything I’ve done is fine and dandy.”
He won’t be eligible for parole before 2034.
Daniel Bartlam
Daniel Bartlam was just 14 when he beat his mum to death in a hammer attack copied from Coronation Street.
The teen repeatedly battered Jacqueline’s face and head before setting her body alight.
Schoolboy Bartlam was obsessed with TV soap murder plots and grisly horror movies.
Sharon Carr
Carr was aged just 12 when she stabbed 18-year-old hairdresser Katie Rackliff 32 times.
The murder went unsolved for several years, as cops were looking for an adult assailant rather than a child.
Some of the knife thrusts went clean through Katie’s body and diaries seized by police were full of sickening boasts about the murder.
Carr was dubbed the “devils daughter” for her lack of remorse in the attack.
She was convicted of the murder in 1997 and handed a sentence of at least 12 years.
Her last bid for freedom in 2023 was turned down because she was “still violent”.
Society ‘too soft’
Harding says that society is often too soft on kids who offend.
He says: “I once went to see a kid about 14 who had murdered another child by cornering him with a gang.
“The kid was drinking milkshake and, in a case of mistaken identity, the offender stabbed him in the heart with a flick knife.
“The CCTV footage was so clear that his co-defendants weren’t charged as they tried to pull the perpetrator back from his victim.
“He was found guilty of murder and when I went to assess him, for the first time in his life he had started reading… crime novels, which probably weren’t the best, but he was reading at least.
“There was a handwritten note to me from the youth offending service, asking me to take trauma into account.
“When I looked at the case, this teenager’s violence had been escalating yet he was put back into the community each time.
“Before the murder he had a section 18 offence for wounding.
Childhood is complex enough without having boundaries. We need to realise there’s a consequence to our behaviours
Dr Duncan Harding
“He told me that, even with his GPS police tag on, he would still deal drugs in the stairwell of his council estate.
“If he had gone back into his original environment, back into his gang, he wouldn’t get any help.
“What he would actually benefit from was a period in custody, and that’s why we have to sometimes lock kids up.
“There is some argument that the age of criminal responsibility should be moved from 10 to 12, but I’d urge people to consider what would have happened in cases like Jamie Bulger if this is moved?
“We have to have a starting point that children are good but, in order for that to be true, we have to also face the fact that some kids can, maybe through no fault of their own, be sadistic and want to hurt other children.
“I have gone into every case with neutrality but the truth is I’ve come across situations where we’ve just got to be realistic with what we’re faced with.”
The Criminal Mind: From Broadmoor to the Old Bailey. True Stories from a Forensic Psychiatrist’s Handbook by Dr Duncan Harding is published by Penguin Michael Joseph, paperback £10.99.
4 weeks agoBlogsComments Off on B&Q is selling an ‘amazing fan’ that’s ‘10x better than Dyson’ & ‘so quiet you can barely hear it’ during warm nights
HOT and bothered shoppers are going wild for an “amazing fan” that’s “better” than the Dyson.
So if you’re struggling to keep cool during the warm weather, you’ve come to the right place.
AlamyIf you’re struggling to stay cool, you’ll need to check this B&Q buy out[/caption]
Facebook/ExtremeCouponingAndBargainsUKShoppers are raving about an “amazing fan” that’s perfect for summer days[/caption]
B&QHaley Hollywood shared her thoughts on the £49 buy which is designed to deliver a “powerful breeze while seamlessly blending into any room”[/caption]
One mother has raved about a B&Q fan that is “so quiet you can barely hear it”, making it great for light sleepers.
Overjoyed with her high-street buy, Haley Hollywood took to social media to share her rave review, leaving many open-mouthed.
According to the product listing, thanks to this affordable buy, you’ll be able to “beat the heat in style.”
It is designed to deliver a “powerful breeze while seamlessly blending into any room” and comes complete with a two year guarantee.
How to keep cool in hot weather
Most of us welcome hot weather, but when it's too hot, there are health risks. Here are three ways to keep cool according to the NHS...
Keep out of the heat if you can.
If you have to go outside, stay in the shade especially between 11am and 3pm, wear sunscreen, a hat and light clothes, and avoid exercise or activity that makes you hotter.
Cool yourself down.
Have cold food and drinks, avoid alcohol, caffeine and hot drinks, and have a cool shower or put cool water on your skin or clothes.
Keep your living space cool.
Close windows during the day and open them at night when the temperature outside has gone down. Electric fans can help if the temperature is below 35 degrees. Check the temperature of rooms, especially where people at higher risk live and sleep.
It has a sleek grey design and adjustable height, offering versatility and comfort.
Not only this, but it also has a 12 hour timer, auto 3D oscillation and a mood light setting.
As a result, B&Q bosses have claimed it makes “the perfect choice for any space, whether at home or in the office.”
Bargain hunters beam
And Haley’s post has clearly impressed many, as it has quickly racked up 279 likes and 344 comments.
Not only did many “need” it, but others also shared their thoughts on the purse-friendly fan.
I bought one of these. So good I had to go back and buy another
Facebook user
One person said: “Thank you for posting this! I bought one yesterday and it is the best fan I’ve ever had.”
Another added: “Need this.”
A third commented: “I bought one of these. So good I had to go back and buy another.”
Meanwhile, someone else wrote: “Thank you, my son is in the attic so you can imagine how hot it is up there. He’s got a fan and an air conditioning unit which is rubbish so I’ll try this.”
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4 weeks agoBlogsComments Off on Strictly star fights back tears as she reveals holiday disaster just weeks after nightmare theft
A DEVASTATED Strictly star has shared her holiday disaster – just weeks after a nightmare theft.
Influencer and YouTuber Saffron Barker, 24, starred on the BBC show back in 2019.
YouTube / Saffron BarkerSaffron Barker opened up about a new holiday disaster[/caption]
YouTube / Saffron BarkerThe YouTube star lost her vlogging camera after an unfortunate mishap[/caption]
Instagram / @saffronbarkerSaffron is currently dating model Josh Miln[/caption]
Saffron jetted out to Dubai along with her parents, as well as boyfriend Josh Miln.
In her latest YouTube vlog, she opened up to fans about an unfortunate mishap on the holiday.
Saffron surprised her parents with a yacht trip – which the whole group had been enjoying.
Disaster struck when Saffron’s vlogging camera accidentally fell into the sea.
Speaking to viewers, Josh explained how a member of staff picked up a nearby towel – with the expensive tech slipping and falling overboard.
Earlier in the video, Saffron reiterated it was accidental and not the staff member’s fault.
She said: “It means I’ve lost all my footage and camera which I’ve obviously just bought because I got it stolen in the US.
“So that’s another £1000 camera just gone. But for me, I think I’m so upset because it’s every I vlogged this trip, it’s before this trip. It’s basically all my footage.”
A scuba team was dove down to try and recover the camera – in the hope its SD Card may be recoverable.
Josh later said: “The guy who went down, he saw the anchor and said it was dragging. So, we have moved since we docked.
“So the chances of getting the camera are very low.”
The incident was made worse by the fact the area was busy and yet no one seemed to intervene.
Josh added: “There were tourists everywhere, and apparently this happens almost every day. It’s crazy that there are no warning signs.”
Despite their shock and devastation, the couple counted their blessings.
Saffron said: “I’m so grateful to be alive. They have guns in America, and something much worse could have happened. We keep telling ourselves that we should be grateful we’re still here.”
YouTube / Saffron BarkerA scuba diver attempted to recover Saffron’s camera[/caption]
Getty Images - GettySaffron danced with AJ Pritchard while on Strictly[/caption]
4 weeks agoBlogsComments Off on Penneys fans rushing to buy stunning €30 dress that comes in 2 colours and perfect for warm weather
PENNEYS fans are rushing to buy a stunning new dress for summer in two colours – and it’s perfect for the hot weather.
With a heatwave on the way this week, the retailer has all the best buys to keep you cool and stylish.
PENNEYS.IEThe new maxi dress features a puff sleeve design[/caption]
Penneys.ieChoose from white or green in this stunning summer look[/caption]
Get a chic holiday outfit this summer with the latest look in stores from Penneys.
The company has been excelling with their holiday shop, ranging from bronzing drops to sleek sliders.
The new puff sleeve maxi dress is no exception to the rule at only €30.
Penneys said: “Soft details and a solid green finish make this maxi dress an effortless choice.
“The V-neckline and gathered detailing at the bust and waist create a gentle shape, while short puff sleeves with elasticated cuffs add a touch of volume.
“Designed with an empire waistline for a relaxed fit, it also includes a tie closure at the back neckline.”
Go from pool to party in this versatile look as it matches with almost everything.
“Pair it with your favourite accessories and some sandals or low top trainers depending on your plans.”
Pick between the green or white to stand out this summer.
All sizes ranging from 6 – 20 are available online and in stores.
Fans are also loving the new unique look that is a must have for your wardrobe this summer.
Add a little texture to your rotation with this tiered short sleeve t-shirt for just €20.
The soft ruffle sleeves and layered hem add shape and dimension, while the back button makes for easy fastening.
Or better yet, get a break from the dresses with the matching maxi skirt for just €22.
Everyone can stun in ruffles thissummeras sizes range from XS to XL.
You can choose from a stunning teal or pink, as these latest summer staples come in two different colours.
Embrace that effortless boho feeling with this tiered maxi skirt as you pair the look with a white box tee and sandals.
Penneys said: “And with a comfy stretch waistband, this skirt is as practical as it is pretty.
Pick your favourite, with both colours available online and in stores across the country.
Get all the latest summer looks in PenneysMarc O'Sullivan
THE HISTORY OF PENNEYS
THE Penneys brand grew from humble beginnings on Dublin's Mary Street, where it opened its first store in 1969.
Known as Primark outside Ireland, the company was the brainchild of Garfield Weston, who hired Dubliner Arthur Ryan to make his vision reality.
Penneys branched into the UK in 1973 with its first store opening in Derby. The UK now has 191 Primark stores in total.
However, the Penneys name could not travel to Britain as the American retailer JC Penney had the right to use the name in the region.
And in 2006, the expansion into Europe began with an opening in Spain, followed by the Netherlands, Portugal, Germany, Belgium, Austria, France and Italy.
Primark went Stateside for the first time in September 2015, with the opening of a store in Boston. There are now 27 stores in America with branches in Florida, Brooklyn, Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
The retailer’s opened its largest store in Birmingham in 2019.
It spans five floors and features Primark’s biggest beauty studio to date, a barbers and three restaurants.
4 weeks agoBlogsComments Off on M1 CLOSED heading out of London after crash & lorry fire leaving 6 miles of traffic & drivers delayed by an hour
MOTORISTS have been warned of lenghty delays after a multi-vehicle collision forced the closure of a major motorway.
The M1 is currently closed after a road traffic collision on the M1 northbound between junction 8 (Hemel Hempstead) and junction 9 (Luton).
The road will be closed for some time, said Hertfordshire Police.
Cops urged motorists to check routes before travelling and try to avoid the area.
Hertfordshire Police said in a statement: “We are currently dealing with a road traffic collision on the M1 northbound between junction 8 (Hemel Hempstead) and junction 9 (Luton).
“The road will be closed for some time. Please check your route before travelling and try to avoid the area.”
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4 weeks agoBlogsComments Off on The little-known signs of deadly heatstroke you might notice when tired as temperatures set to soar to 26C in Ireland
THE HSE has warned people to watch out for the little-known signs of heatstroke that they may notice when they are tired.
As temperatures soar to 26°C in Ireland this week, the public are reminded to stay safe in the sun.
GETTYYAs temperatures soar to 26°C in Ireland this week, the public are reminded to stay safe in the sun[/caption]
GettyThe HSE have shared tips on how the public can stay cool this summer[/caption]
As the weather heats up, it’s important to remember that higher temperatures can impact our health and wellbeing.
This week, Ireland is set to get as warm as Spain, with mercury rising to 26°C.
With this sun also comes the risk of heat exhaustion, which, if left untreated, can result in hospitalisation.
The HSE said: “Heat exhaustion is not usually serious if you can cool down within 30 minutes.
“If it turns into heatstroke, it needs to be treated as an emergency.”
Everyone is at risk of getting one of these two illnesses as the weather gets brighter.
But it is recommended to keep an extra close eye on those who are more at risk of heatstroke or exhaustion.
Children, the elderly, and anyone with long-term heart problems like diabetes are all to be kept extra safe in the sun this summer.
Symptoms are often the same in adults and children. But children may become irritable and sleepy.
If someone is showing any of these signs, they need to be cooled down and given fluids as soon as possible.
What are the signs of heat exhsution and heatstroke?
As temperatures rise to over 26C this week, people are at risk of getting heat exhaustion and heatstroke.
But how can you know you are suffering and what signs can you check for to catch it early?
Many signs can include:
Headaches
Dizziness and confusion
Loss of appetite and feeling sick
Heat rash
Excessive sweating and pale, clammy skin – a change in skin colour can be harder to see on brown and black skin
Cramps in the arms, legs and stomach
Fast breathing or a fast pulse
High temperature of 38 degrees Celsius or above
Being very thirsty
The HSE has listed many ways for the public to help themselves or someone else cool down this week.
There are four main things you can do if someone has heat exhaustion, like moving them to a cool place or simply removing unnecessary clothing items.
You should also get them to drink plenty of water or a sports or rehydration drink.
Or cool their skin using a spray or sponge with water and fan them, as well as using cold packs around the armpits or neck.
According to the HSE, you should stay with them until they have shown signs of a lower temperature.
They should start to cool down and feel better within 30 minutes.
When should you call 112/999 or go to your nearest emergency department ?
Heat exhaustion can turn into a more deadly illness known as heatstroke.
But how do you know when to call 112, 999 or go to your nearest emergency department?
If you or someone else has any signs of heatstroke, such as:
Feeling unwell after 30 minutes of resting in a cool place and drinking plenty of water
Not sweating even while feeling too hot
Very high temperature of 40 degrees Celsius or above
Fast breathing or shortness of breath
Feeling confused
A fit (seizure)
Loss of consciousness
Not being responsive
Heatstroke can be very serious if not treated quickly.
And you should always put the person in the recovery position if they lose consciousness while you’re waiting for help.
There’s a high risk of heat exhaustion or heatstroke during hot weather or exercise.
To help prevent heat exhaustion or heatstroke:
Drink plenty of cold drinks, especially when exercising
Take cool baths or showers
Wear light-coloured, loose clothing
sprinkle water over your skin or clothes
Avoid the sun between 11am and 3pm
Avoid excess alcohol
Avoid extreme exercise
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