Mini First Aid Cardiff & Newport

Cow parsley is a common plant in the UK, we are seeing it everywhere at the moment, but did you know that there is a similar, related plant, called Giant Hogweed, which is toxic and can cause severe skin blisters*, burns and even blindness. 🌿

Toxic components in the sap of leaves, stems, roots, flowers and seeds of Giant Hogweed can be transferred to the skin by touch, and they make skin super sensitive to sunlight, which can then cause rashes, burns and severe blistering.

NHS guidance is to wash the area of skin with soap and water as quickly as possible, keep it covered and seek medical advice.

If a burn appears, treat it as you would any skin burn:

• Stop the burn process as soon as possible.
• Cool the skin with cool running water for 20 minutes
• Cover the burn with cling film.
• Treat the pain from a burn with paracetamol or ibuprofen.

Please see your GP or call 111 if symptoms are severe or persistent.

Swipe the slides to see how to identify Giant Hogweed - if in doubt, do not touch and please contact the council if the plant is on council-owned land.

*Please note, we have not been able to source an image of how skin blisters due to hogweed would look on black or brown skin - if this has happened to you and you would like to share the image to help others understand how this presents, please DM us. 💚

Front Slide Image credits:
Blister image: Dragan Marjanovic, CC BY-SA 3.0 , via Wikimedia Commons
Hogweed Image: This image is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 Unported license.

We don't only do first aid classes for parents at Mini First Aid, we offer a full range of first aid workplace training including courses for those of you who need a first aid qualification for your job. ⛑️

We're looking at you teachers, childminders, nursery workers, health & safety workers, nannies, personal trainers, firefighters, flight attendants....everyone who needs certification!

We offer in-person and blended learning options for full flexibility and we are FAIB accredited.

Like our parent first aid classes, our qualification courses are practical and hands-on as we know this is the best way to learn and remember what you have been taught.

If your certification is coming up for renewal, or you need to get started with a qualification, drop us a message or check the classes tab on our website for info on courses in your area.

💻 www.cardiff.minifirstaid.co.uk/classes/workplace-first-aid-courses

First Aid Qualification, First Aid At Work, Emergency First Aid At Work, Paediatric First Aid

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Well done to these police officers for quickly responding to a cardiac arrest. We sincerely hope the gentleman has a speedy recovery. 🙏💚

If your child had an allergic reaction, would you know what to do?

At Mini First Aid, we know this is a worry that sits in the back of so many parents’ minds. Allergies can appear suddenly, symptoms can escalate quickly, and knowing how to respond in those first few moments can make all the difference.

That’s why we’re so proud to share that our award-winning Baby & Child First Aid classes now include Allergy & Anaphylaxis Awareness as part of the lesson plan. 🙌

This brand-new addition means that parents and carers attending our classes will now learn:

💚 How to recognise the signs of a mild allergic reaction
💚 How to spot when a reaction is becoming more serious
💚 The key symptoms of anaphylaxis
💚 What to do in those crucial first moments before help arrives

Delivered in line with guidance from , this training is designed to give you confidence, clarity and calm in what can feel like a very frightening situation, because when it comes to our little ones, it’s not just about knowing what might happen, it’s about knowing what you should do if it does.

Ready to feel more confident about looking after your little one? Book your Mini First Aid class today!

www.cardiff.minifirstaid.co.uk

🚨 Every parent's nightmare? An emergency you’re not ready for. Get prepared with our life-saving baby & child first aid course, held at venues across Cardiff and Newport.

IN JUST 2 HOURS YOU WILL LEARN TO:

💚 Recognise and clear choking.
💚 Perform CPR on babies and toddlers.
💚 Spot signs of sepsis and meningitis.
💚 Treat burns to prevent infection.
💚 Know when to go to A&E.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Over 1,900 5-star reviews on TrustPilot:

"An outstanding course, essential for all new parents!" "Potentially life-saving course! Why wouldn't you go?!" "Definitely recommend this class" "Attended the course and learned so much"

You'll get practical demonstrations and the opportunity to have a go yourself on our life-size mannequins.

And most importantly, you'll leave confident that you know what to do in an emergency 🚨

PEACE OF MIND FOR £30 PER PERSON. ❤️

Our next class takes place Saturday July 4th and we have just NINE spaces left. Book here. 👇

https://cardiff.minifirstaid.co.uk/classes/open/25809

Would you know what to do in a medical emergency, involving a baby or child? How to spot signs and symptoms of critical illnesses such as Sepsis or Meningitis? Come along to our relaxed and friendly session in Radyr and we will teach you how. 💚

Spaces are strictly limited, so book today to guarantee your place. Just £30 per person for two hours of your time. 👇

https://cardiff.minifirstaid.co.uk/classes/open/25809

More than 10 million drivers don’t know how to put someone in the recovery position, and only 56% said they feel confident performing CPR.*

Yet every day, millions of us get behind the wheel, confident we’ve passed the test that says we’re “safe” on the road.

But what happens when you’re first at the scene of a crash?

What’s important before emergency services arrive is not just putting out the hazard lights or warning triangles, it’s the people who may need you to keep them alive or safe from further harm. Would you know how to help someone who isn’t breathing properly? Would you know how to keep them safe?

Passing your driving test proves you can drive but learning first aid proves you can respond when it really matters and now the driving theory test in the UK doesn’t just test your driving, it also tests your ability to save a life.

Learn adult first aid with us and be prepared! 💚

*Source: Money Supermarket research shared by
driving.org

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