Paul Presents A & E with Brenda Heys

Brenda has worked as a Matron on a busy A & E and chats to Paul about what it was like, as well as her life bringing up her two boys that have Down’s syndrome.

The Emergency Department (A&E) cares for patients who are acutely ill, or have life or limb threatening problems. These include:

• Signs of heart attack
• Signs of stroke
• Sudden confusion 
• Suicide attempt
• Severe difficulty breathing
• Choking
• Heavy bleeding
• Severe injuries
• Seizure
• Sudden, rapid swelling of lips, mouth, throat or tongue.