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HAPPY HEARTS
First Aid Tips By Sammy Davies
Now that we are in the thick of the cooler weather and our heaters are fired up, it’s
a good time to have a refresher about carbon monoxide poisoning and the simple
steps to ensure it doesn’t happen to our families. Every household that burns gas,
oil or wood requires a carbon monoxide detector, in addition to a smoke alarm.
So what is carbon monoxide poisoning? The
gas has no smell, no taste, no sound and you
cannot see it. Because of this, carbon monoxide
poisoning is often referred to as the “silent killer”.
Carbon monoxide is released when incomplete
burning of a fuel has occurred, and it
can escape into the air we breathe. If
inhaled, carbon monoxide attaches
to haemoglobin and takes the place
of oxygen within the blood stream.
Because the cells of the body are no
longer receiving oxygen, the body
begins to shut down. It causes about 40
deaths per year in the UK and is more
likely to affect the young and the elderly
(RoSPA, 2018).
JULIET LETHBRID GE
COUN SELLING
Helping you to help yourself
My name is Juliet. I am a qualified and experienced counsellor and
psychotherapist. I am committed to helping people to help themselves in a
gentle, confidential and non-judgemental way.
Feeling stuck, anxious, unhappy or lost? Do you need someone to talk to
who will listen and help you find a way through whatever is troubling you?
If this sounds like you, I can help.
I work from a bright and modern therapy room in Bourne End with free
adjacent parking. I offer day/evening and early morning appointments.
visit my website www.julietlethbridgecounselling.com
email: [email protected]
07706 753 936
Bourne End SL8 5TT
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