Page 42 • The HERALD • 28th March 2024 v KEEP ACTIVE, KEEP HEALTHY v Professional, safe ear wax removal service delivered in the comfort of your own home. We use microsuction, water irrigation and manual ear wax removal to suit the different needs of our clients. To book your appointment please call Gosia on 07591 036071 or email: info@watersideearcare.com Karen 07590 516009 Wednesday 5.30pm & 7pm Thursdays 7.30am & 9am St John’s Church Hall, Hythe FOUR SEASONS DENTURE CENTRE MORE THAN JUST A DENTAL LABORATORY If you want the best quality dentures in a relaxed, friendly and professional environment then call today for a free consultation Tel: 023 8084 6443 Mobile: 07919 074360 1 HOUR DENTURE REPAIRS North Road, Dibden Purlieu, Southampton SO45 4RE NEED NEW DENTURES? Treatments include: Nail trimmings/filing Reduction of thickened nails Corns/Callus Ingrown toe nails Diabetic Foot Care Mini Foot massage For appointments please call Chloe 07587 071367 Appointments also available at The Waterside Foot Clinic, 177 long lane, Holbury SO45 2PA Chloe’s Foot Care Mobile Foot health practitioner Health, Beauty & Wellbeing Fire Service and Health Partners Launch Emollients Fire Safety Campaign Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service (HIWFRS) have joined forces with the NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board (ICB) and Community Pharmacy South Central to launch a safety campaign around the re risks of emollients. Emollients are creams, sprays, and lotions that may contain para n or other products like butters and oils. Both para n and non-para n emollients can act as an accelerant when absorbed into clothing and exposed to naked ames or other heat sources. e joint awareness campaign has been developed following a series of national and local tragedies, many of which were sadly fatal. e hope is that by educating members of the public about the increased re risks and the actions they can take to reduce these, further tragedies of this kind can be prevented in the future. Campaign resources including posters and postcards have been sent to pharmacies and GP surgeries The next Herald is out on 18th April throughout Hampshire and the Isle of Wight for them to share with members of the public to help raise awareness of the potential re risks within the local community. Reduce the risks for yourself or someone you know: If your clothing, bedding/blankets are a ected by emollients: • Be cautious when smoking. • Take care when cooking with gas or electric hobs. • Do not sit too close to any open res, gas res or halogen heaters. • Never smoke in bed. • Wash your clothing and bedding daily at the highest temperature recommended. Although this will lower your risk, washing fabrics does not completely remove all re risks. HIWFRS Safeguarding Lead Laura Cane-Andrews said: “Unfortunately, many people are unaware of the fire risks associated with emollient creams, so the hope is that through this joint campaign with the ICB and Community Pharmacy South Central, we can help to raise awareness of the potential dangers and how to reduce these risks. As pharmacies and GP surgeries usually prescribe or sell emollient products, their involvement provided an ideal way to reach emollient users, so we are very grateful to them for their support with this campaign as well as our health partners.” Neil Hardy, Chief Pharmacist at NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight ICB, said: “We were really pleased to partner with the fire service and offer our support for this important message to help inform our patients and prevent any potential future tragedies.” Alison Freemantle, Joint Chief O cer at Community Pharmacy South Central said: “Many people obtain emollients and creams from community pharmacies whether it’s when collecting a prescription or buying them. It’s important people are aware of risks and how to minimise them and pharmacies are in an ideal position to help spread this message to the public.” Find out more about the re risks of emollients: www.hantsfire.gov.uk/safety/home-safe-home/ re-hazards-in-and-around-your-home/emollientssafety/
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