This is the last photo of Mike before a road accident left him needing 24-hour care. A photo of this life-changing moment shared on social media by strangers was how his family found out. Mike’a story had been viewed by hundreds of people within hours.

In the hot water bottle quiz below, the correct answer is C. Manufacturers recommend not to use bottles more than two years old. A. was made in 2009, B. was made in 2015 and C. was made in 2024.

The images below show the daisy wheel which should be on the neck of all hot water bottles. They indicate when the bottle was manufactured. Only one of these bottles should still be used… do you know which one?

This 'daisy wheel' should be on the neck of all hot water bottles. It shows when it was manufactured. The number in the centre is the year, the segments indicate the month (go clockwise from top right) & dots show which week in that month (eg four dots is the fourth week).

Hot water bottles can be cosy and comforting at this time of year, but the potential burns and scalds are definitely not. Please take care when filling hot water bottles and check for how old it is- the rubber can degrade over time making bursting or leaking more likely.

It’s getting colder out there… and our burn units are already seeing a rise in cases of hot water bottle burns and scalds. Especially in children. Remember children should never be allowed to fill a hot water bottle, and boiling water should not be used to fill them.

You should never hold a baby & a hot drink at the same time- the same goes for sparklers. Little ones will inevitably try to reach out to touch something bright, shiny & sparkly. Be safe- ask others to hold the sparklers #FireworkSafety @CBTofficial @fire_scot @RoSPA

In 2023, we recorded 46 firework injuries over 4 weeks in October & November. But a huge 80% of those took place in just THREE days surrounding Bonfire Night- the 4th, 5th and 6th November. #FireworkSafety

Sparklers should never be given to children under 5... they can become five times hotter than cooking oil. Yet our firework injuries audit found that they were (once again) the most common cause of firework injury in young children in 2023 #FireworkSafety

Firework-related injuries are already being seen in Scottish emergency departments. If you're aware of firework misuse, please report anonymously to Crimestoppers Scotland on 0800 555 111.

Although fun for many, Bonfire Night can cause stress and anxiety for some. It is illegal to set off fireworks before 6pm and after 11pm* (*extends to midnight on 5th Nov and 1am on Hogmanay, Chinese New Year & Diwali). More ➡️ https://t.co/dHoxAxHtb6 #FireworkSafety

We collect data on firework injuries during October and November each year. In 2023, the majority of people injured by fireworks lived in Greater Glasgow & Clyde (43.5%). Other areas with multiple injured individuals included Lanarkshire (23.9%) & Lothian (13%). #FireworkSafety

In our 2023 firework injuries audit, most injuries occured at a private property (eg the person's home or a friend's). A total of 46 injuries were recorded over 4 weeks last autumn. Stay safe this weekend! #FireworkSafety @fire_scot

It’s almost Bonfire Night. Did you know that men are far more likely to be injured by fireworks than women? In our 2023 firework audit the vast majority of all firework injured patients were male. Please stay safe during celebrations… don’t end your night in A&E @fire_scot

It’s Test It Tuesday! Making sure you have working smoke & heat alarms could save your life. Test them weekly to make sure if fire does break out everyone in your home has time to get out safely. Alarm information: https://t.co/SJTOkIMLoy

If you go on holiday and have severe sunburn: -Cool the skin by sponging with cold water -Drink plenty of fluids & stay well hydrated -Take pain relief if necessary -Avoid sunlight and cover up the burned skin

Huge congratulations to Amanda who works in Burns and Plastics for reaching 30 years of service in @NHSGrampian @SpecialistCare2 thank you for all of your hard work! @ValerieAmyMilly

☀️ can damage your skin even when it’s not blazing in the sky. But it’s easy to forget the suncream when the sun is hiding 🌥️. Follow advice from the Skin Cancer Committee @CancerCouncilOz : put suncream near your toothbrush so you remember to apply first thing in the morning.

Wearing a long-sleeve rash vest or swim shirt is a great way to protect adult and children’s skin from the ☀️especially when there’s little shade to be found. Make sure to apply suncream to uncovered areas and use a hat to protect the head/face 🧴😎🏖️

Sun safety isn't just for Aussies, Scots, take note! Use the @CancerCouncilOz Slip, Slop, Slap, Seek, Slide campaign to avoid burning… •SLIP into a t-shirt to cover-up •SLOP on a high-factor suncream •SLAP on a hat •SEEK shade from direct sunlight •SLIDE on sunglasses