Mini First Aid Croydon & Bromley

⚡ Storms can change quickly - would you know what to do if someone was struck by lightning?

With storms forecast tonight, we’re sharing this carousel as part of our Burns Awareness campaign supporting the Children’s Burns Trust.
Lightning strikes can cause serious injuries, including burns. Knowing what to do could make a vital difference.

👉 Swipe through for the myth-busting facts, first aid advice and storm safety tips.

And remember: someone who has been struck by lightning does not retain an electrical charge, so it is safe to touch them and provide first aid. If they need emergency help, call 999.

Stay safe, keep an eye on changing weather conditions and, where possible, seek shelter during a storm⚡💚

At Mini First Aid, we are incredibly proud to support the Children's Burns Trust, whose work over the last 25 years has helped educate families, prevent life-changing burn injuries and provide vital support to children and families when the unimaginable happens.

To celebrate this incredible milestone, the Mini First Aid network is taking on a fundraising challenge throughout August.

Together, some of the franchisees and trainers from across the UK will walk the distance from Mini First Aid HQ to the Children's Burns Trust HQ – an amazing 150 miles. Every step we take will help raise awareness of burns prevention, first aid and the fantastic work of the Children's Burns Trust.

Throughout August you can expect: 💚 Burns prevention and first aid tips. 🚶 Updates from our 150-mile challenge. 💚 Opportunities to donate both online and at classes, with every penny going directly to the Children's Burns Trust.

As an early years educator and Mini First Aid trainer, I know just how quickly a burn can happen and how important it is to know what to do in those first crucial moments. If, together, we can help prevent even one child from suffering a serious burn or give one parent the confidence to act, every step will have been worth it.

Our challenge began on August 1st but I have been a bit slow on sharing! Whether you donate, share our posts, join one of our classes or simply help us spread these life-saving messages, you'll be making a difference.

Here's to 150 miles, raising awareness, and celebrating 25 incredible years of the Children's Burns Trust 💚

https://www.justgiving.com/team/mfal

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You don’t need a medical degree to save a life.

You just need 2 hours and the right training!

Mini First Aid classes teach you exactly what to do in an emergency, with practical, life-saving advice delivered in a relaxed, friendly and memorable way.

Because knowing how to help when your child is in danger is priceless. 💚

Two-hour Baby & Child first aid classes from award-winning Mini First Aid could help you to save your baby’s life.

Classes cover first aid for babies and children and will give you the confidence to deal with:

Choking
CPR
Burns
Breaks
Bleeding
Trips & Falls
Head Bumps
Febrile Seizures

We also provide Meningitis and Sepsis awareness training in this class.

Classes are perfect for expectant parents, parents, grandparents, carers, nannies, extended family members, or anyone who might look after your little one!

You'll find us all across the UK; see what is available in your area by clicking the link in the comments and popping your postcode into the search bar on the Classes page of our website.

Knowledge is power when it comes to protecting and looking after our little ones. You have it in you to save a life 💚

During the current heatwave, it's really important to understand the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heatstroke.

Keep yourselves and children safe by staying out of the sun and at home in the shade. Ensure you are hydrating lots and it's a great excuse for a sneaky ice cream here and there!

The most common symptoms of type 1 diabetes in children are:

🚽 Toilet: Going to the toilet a lot to pass urine, bed wetting by a previously dry child or heavier nappies in babies. Getting up in the night to go to the toilet.
💦 Thirsty: Being really thirsty and not being able to quench the thirst. Your child may ask for a drink more often, finish drinks very quickly or you may notice they generally drink more.
💤 Tired: Feeling more tired than usual. Having less energy than normal, not playing as often, less energy for sports
🪞 Thinner: Losing weight or looking thinner than usual.

If your child has any of the signs or symptoms of diabetes, you should take them straight to the doctor and ask for a blood glucose test.

For more information, check out our blog, link in the comments.