
01 Jan 1976

The World of Budgerigars
Sid James learns of the joys of owning a budgerigar.
Explains the first aid treatment for burns and scalds to relieve pain, to prevent or treat shock, and to prevent infection. Discusses the different types of burns and demonstrates the proper treatment for each. Shows applications of appropriate bandages and cover dressings, and emphasizes the correct and prompt treatment for physical shock.

01 Jan 1976

Sid James learns of the joys of owning a budgerigar.

25 Jul 1946

A doctor talks about the number of injuries and deaths resulting from automobile accidents.

03 Feb 2020

Mong Kok First Aid investigates the experiences and unheard stories of a group of young volunteers who provided First Aid services to wounded participants during Hong Kong’s landmark Umbrella Movement of 2014. Just half a decade later, their first-person narratives reveal an intense feeling of time passing and memories fading, as this documentary seeks to challenge history by intervening to supplement the record. After all, who decides whose story can be a part of history?

01 Jan 1919

A hard-hitting public information film made at the height of the Great Influenza 1918-18.

01 Jan 1973

A guide to going metric from the Central Office of Information on behalf of the Metrication Board.

01 Jan 1948

This short post-war film was made to inform people how to address a letter correctly.

01 Jan 1941

Poetic tribute to Mrs Turner's vegetable growing prowess, plus the delights of "wartime steaks".

01 Jan 1992

Short film about first aid for motorcyclists

01 Jan 1980

Discusses the dangers of accidental poisoning, particularly in children, due to household substances like cleaners and medications. It emphasizes the importance of identifying the product involved in the poisoning, recognizing symptoms, and taking immediate action. Key steps include diluting the poison with milk or water, calling for medical assistance, and bringing the poison container to the hospital. The document also highlights the risks of drug misuse and inhalation of toxic fumes, urging quick responses to emergencies.

04 Sep 1940

This informative herring aid from WWII makes no bones about the need to make the most of every fish.

08 Mar 1946

A provoking film on the place of women.

01 Dec 1947

Hard-hitting depiction of the danger to children of burns and scalds.

03 Dec 1947

You're asking for trouble when you play with fire - and this public information film is the stuff of nightmares.

08 Mar 1948

The Ministry of Labour exhorts women to return to industry – the post-war production drive depends on them.

05 Jan 1974

A haunting fire prevention film about keeping matches out of the hands of children.
01 Jan 1963
The film features a meeting led by Dave Taylor, the shelter manager, discussing the protocols and responsibilities for staff members involved in managing a public shelter. Key participants, including operations deputy Harvey Johnson and health leader Mrs. Carter, outline their roles in ensuring a smooth entry for occupants during an emergency. The meeting emphasizes the importance of organization, communication, and the distribution of supplies. Staff members are encouraged to familiarize themselves with each other's duties and prepare for potential scenarios, including managing newcomers and ensuring safety and sanitation within the shelter.
01 Mar 1963
A training film for public shelter managers explaining when people should be allowed to leave the shelter after a disaster.
01 Feb 1963
Created in 1963 at the height of the Cold War, this Civil Defense training film uses a dramatic premise to show how emergency staff should manage and organize a large public fallout shelter during a crisis. A Shelter Manager is shown immediately taking control of the situation in the shelter, speaking calmly to those who have made it into the facility, closing the door promptly once the shelter is full, and sticking to the "shelter plan" as the situation unfolds. Some of the areas discussed in this nuclear war drama are the safety plan, regular inspections, supervised public entry into shelters, ventilation, first aid, sanitation, fire prevention, decontamination of personnel, and more. "Shelter living is different," the Manager states, "But we have a trained staff that will make your stay in this shelter livable for us all."
01 Apr 1963
Training film for shelter managers. Food, water, sanitation, medical, and radiation detection systems are explained.
01 May 1963
This Cold War film "Information Within Public Shelters" (1953) takes place in a fallout shelter, showing how a well-trained staff that provides information to shelter occupants, can keep them busy and calm during nuclear armageddon. This film was produced as the U.S. Government began to shift from promoting privately-owned "family" fallout shelters to the concept of large, public shelters.