These downloads could come in very handy

1 Goodsam (free, app Store/ Google Play/ windows)

great to have on your phone if you find yourself first at the scene of an accident, this app will alert registered doctors and paramedics in the vicinity, so help can be found quickly.

2 First aid For Cyclists (free, android/apple)

Three million of us regularly get on two wheels to commute or get fit, but how often do we think of our safety? Designed by St John ambulance, this covers how to deal with anything from fractures to cuts and head injuries.

3 Baby and Child First aid (free, android/ apple)

as every parent knows, a basic knowledge of First aid offers peace of mind. This app with videos from the British Red cross shows you how to treat everything including allergies, choking and burns.