Mini First Aid

11/09/2026

Sepsis can affect anyone of any age, but it’s often treatable if caught quickly, so knowing the signs and symptoms and causes is so important.

We know that awareness saves lives. World Sepsis Day falls this weekend. This is your reminder to learn more or refresh your knowledge about this condition and how it presents in adults and in children.

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09/09/2026

Being a parent comes with a huge amount of joy and happiness, but it also comes with a degree of worry. Parental anxiety is real and something we see time and time again in our first aid classes. Parents want to be prepared, not just for bumps and bruises but for the emotional rollercoaster of parenting too.

In this blog, we dive into parental anxiety: what it is, why it happens, and what you can do when worry starts to take over. We sat down with counsellor and mental health trainer Jaimie Shires, a member of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists, to explore the real pressures parents face, and how to find calm in the chaos.

At Mini First Aid, we know that being a parent comes with its fair share of joy, chaos, and - let’s face it - worry. Whether it’s fret...

08/09/2026

Learning first aid for babies and children isn't just about learning the skills - although it's super important that you do!

It's also about giving you confidence.

This helps you to remain calm under pressure in emergencies.

It means you don't lose precious seconds panicking, you step in and you take control.

You have it in you to save your baby's life! 💪

Come and learn with us, it's two hours of your time, and it could make all the difference if the worst happens.

Head to the classes tab on our website today and put your postcode into the search bar to find all the classes in your area 💚

07/09/2026

🎉GIVEAWAY!🎉

Mini First Aid and The Kids Bathing Co. have teamed up for an amazing giveaway. You could win a Bath & Body Bundle from The Kids Bathing Co, a Mini First Aid Family First Aid Kit, and a Mini First Aid Teddy hot & cold gel pack, a combination prize bundle worth almost £70!

The Kids Bathing Co Bath & Body bundle includes:

1 x Organic Lime & Mango Bath & Shower Gel
1 x Aquamarine & Organic Sage Bath & Shower Gel
1 x Organic Shea & Coco Bath & Shower Gel
1 x Multivitamin Shampoo
1 x Multivitamin Conditioner
1 x Multivitamin Face & Body Cream

The Kids Bathing Co. aims to bridge the gap between baby and adult toiletries with formulas that are gentle, safe and specifically for young developing skin. Products are dermatologically tested, paediatrician-approved, made in England and suitable for sensitive skin.

Our Family First Aid Kit contains 115 items of first aid essentials, including a digital thermometer, instant cold pack and paramedics' recommended shears which cut through clothing and seatbelts and the Teddy hot & cold gel pack helps soothe bumps and bruises.

To ENTER:

💚 LIKE this post
💚 FOLLOW Mini First Aid
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💚 COMMENT with ‘Bathtime Bundle’ or leave us your favourite bathtime GIF!

You can also tag friends in separate comments for extra entries.

GOOD LUCK! 🍀

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Open to UK entries only. Entries will be accepted until 11.59pm Sunday 13th September 2026. Winners will be contacted by direct message and may be announced on our page and Stories. Items will be shipped within 5 working days of contact with the winner. This giveaway is not sponsored by, administered by or associated with Meta. By entering, entrants confirm they are 18+ years of age, release Meta of all responsibility and agree to Meta’s terms of use.

04/09/2026

Workplace first aid training doesn't have to be boring, dry or formal; in fact, with Mini First Aid, it's none of these things!

If you, or one of your employees, need a first aid qualification for your role at work, come and learn with us. We have a range of certified workplace first aid courses and our teaching isn’t like all the rest.

Our sessions are practical, hands-on, scenario-based and fun! We believe people learn best when they are involved in what they are being taught.

Check out all of our workplace training options on our website now and get in touch for more info.

💻 www.minifirstaid.co.uk
📧 [email protected]
📸 Thanks to Mini First Aid Thames Valley for the class image

Paediatric First Aid, Paediatric First Aid - Outdoor Learning, First Aid At Work, Emergency First Aid At Work, Defibrillator Training, Auto Injector Training

03/09/2026

We talk a lot about first aid for bumps and bruises, but what about the kind of health issues that don’t get discussed at the school g*tes or toddler groups?

We chatted with Claire Sparrow, specialist in pelvic health, Pilates guru, and best-selling author of Hope for Your Pelvic Floor to bring you all the information you need about pelvic floor issues like prolapse and postnatal incontinence.

You're not alone and there is help out there.

We talk a lot about first aid for bumps and bruises, but what about the kind of health issues that don’t get discussed at the school g*t...

02/09/2026

This one change could save a child's life.

This September marks the introduction of Benedict's Law, bringing new statutory allergy guidance into schools across England. For families of children with allergies, it's a really important step forward.

Schools are now expected to have:

✔ A dedicated allergy policy
✔ Annual allergy awareness training for staff
✔ Spare adrenaline auto-injectors (AAIs)
✔ Up-to-date healthcare plans for pupils with serious allergies

While no parent ever wants to imagine their child experiencing an allergic reaction at school, knowing there are clear procedures and trained staff in place can offer real reassurance.

If your child has a serious allergy, now is a great time to check that their healthcare plan is up to date and that school has current emergency medication and contact details.

At Mini First Aid, we're proud to support schools with our new CPD-accredited Allergy & Anaphylaxis Awareness for Schools course, helping staff build the practical knowledge and confidence they need to respond when every second counts. Training is happening in schools across our UK network.

Have you spoken to your child's school about how they're preparing for Benedict's Law?

01/09/2026

Research shows that children are up to five times safer travelling rear-facing because, in a frontal collision, the seat supports their head, neck and spine by spreading the crash forces across their back.

Yet despite this evidence, only 22% of UK children aged 2-4 are still travelling rear-facing.
So when parents ask us, "When should I turn my child forward-facing?", we tell them that the legal minimum isn't the same as the safest option.

The need for better protection is clear. In 2024, 559 children were killed or seriously injured as car occupants on UK roads, and 42% of children under 16 who died in collisions weren't wearing an appropriate restraint or seatbelt.

In this carousel, we're explaining the benefits of keeping your child rear-facing for as long as their car seat allows could make all the difference in a crash.

Source: ukroed.co.uk

31/08/2026

While everyone has been (hopefully!) taking some family downtime throughout August, our team across the UK has been busy delivering training and attending events. Here's a glimpse of summer with Mini First Aid:

- A connection Fran at Mini First Aid Thames Valley made at a networking event led to workplace first aid training and a local golf club and charity purchasing a The Daniel Baird Foundation bleed kit for their premises. Incredible to have more life-saving equipment and first-aiders in the community thanks to our team 🙌

- Katy Mini First Aid Bath & North Somerset issued a reminder about how hot metal grates and pavements can get for little feet when it's super sunny. Something to remember when the next heatwave hits.

- Michelle Mini First Aid Highlands & Moray attended a fun day in Inverness, giving first aid demos to families.

- Jo, trainer for Mini First Aid Lincolnshire North & Doncaster, trained some new first aid superstars at a summer holiday club at Lincoln Minster

- Jess from Mini First Aid Wrexham, Flintshire, Conwy & Denbighshire has been talking about what made her leave her job to become a first aid franchisee with Mini First Aid - a brilliant read for anyone considering a career change.

- Lowri and Ryan and the team at Mini First Aid Swansea, Bridgend, The Vale & Caerphilly have been running baby & child first aid classes for parents and grandparents.

- A collective team fundraising effort, led by Rachel Mini First Aid Leicestershire, Kettering & Corby , has been taking place throughout August with many of our team walking to raise funds for one of our charity partners, Children's Burns Trust. We're so proud of everyone who took part - what a brilliant effort! And there's still time to donate (see the link in the comments!)