Keith Sleightholm

Keith Sleightholm

What is the appendix?

The appendix is a small, tube-like organ located in the lower right side of the abdomen. While the function of the appendix is not entirely clear, many medical experts believe that it plays a role in the immune system, helping…

Emergency Alerts system

The UK Government have launched a new life-saving Public Emergency Alerts system in the UK, which will give the Government and emergency services the capability to send an alert direct to mobile phones when there is risk to life. The…

Trauma Care Membership

Trauma Care

We have a special opportunity for you to take advantage of Trauma Care Membership at a discounted price. Instead of the regular cost of £3 a month, you can now join Trauma Care for just £2.50 a month. Trauma Care…

999 statistics from the Home Office

The emergency services in the UK respond to thousands of 999 calls every day, helping and support to those in need.  According to the latest data from the Home Office, the total number of emergency 999 calls received in England…

The bladder

The human bladder is a hollow, muscular organ that is located in the pelvis. Its main function is to store urine, which is produced by the kidneys and transported to the bladder via two tubes called ureters. When the bladder…