over the wound to stem the flow of blood. As soon as practical, fasten a pad to the wound with a bandage or length of cloth. Use the cleanest material available. If a limb is bleeding but not broken, raise it above the level of the heart to reduce the flow of blood. Any restriction of blood circulation for more than a short time could cause long-term injuries. 

## Burns 

Check the casualty for shock, and if possible, try to cool the burn for at least 20 minutes with plenty of clean, cold water or other non-toxic liquid. Don’t try to remove anything that’s sticking to the burn. 

## Be prepared 

Always carry a first aid kit – you might never need it, but it could save a life. Learn first aid – you can get first aid training from a qualified organisation such as St John Ambulance and Brigade, St Andrew’s First Aid, British Red Cross Society, or any suitable qualified body. 

## Safety code for new drivers 

This code will help you drive safely in your first year after passing the driving test, when you are most vulnerable. 

You should always follow the Highway Code. 

1. It’s most dangerous driving at night - don’t drive between midnight 

