Mini First Aid Leicestershire, Kettering & Corby

05/09/2026

is starting next week! Check out these free events that are holding 💚

04/09/2026

Happy Friday everyone!!! Hope you have had as much fun as I have this morning!! 💚

Huge shout out to Ewan at Head office for sorting my books and certificates for today's bespoke class 👏 they loved them and were so appreciative of what you did, thank you so much!!

I love that we are able to deliver classes to suit all needs and abilities, we truly can deliver First Aid for all the family, where everyone feels included, listened and heard. Love my job and the little business I am creating!! 🫶

04/09/2026

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

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...

03/09/2026

🚨 FIRST AID QUALIFICATION COURSE - NOW OPEN FOR BOOKINGS! 🚨

We’re excited to be working alongside Jungle Bugs Soft Play to bring you our next First Aid Qualification Course - and we’ve made it a little easier to fit around busy lives!

Rather than spending a whole day on a course, we’ve split the qualification over two evening sessions, giving you the opportunity to gain your first aid qualification without giving up an entire day.

Whether you’re an early years professional, childminder, working with children, or simply want a recognised first aid qualification, this course is designed to give you the knowledge, practical skills and confidence to respond when it matters most.

📅 Dates: 29th September and 6th October
📍 Location: Jungle Bugs Soft Play, Melton Mowbray
⏰ Time: 5.45pm - 9pm

Spaces are limited, so if your first aid qualification is due for renewal - or you’re looking to gain your first one - now is a great time to book.

👉 Book your place via the link in the comments

Come along, learn the skills that could make a real difference, and get qualified - all across two convenient evenings 💚

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

2913 miles later… 💚

We did it

23 people
150 miles each or as a team
Our team, spread across the country

We've walked through sunshine, rain, on beaches, through the countryside, with our children, with our dogs, before work, after work and sometimes when we really didn't fancy another mile!

But this challenge was never really about the walking.

It was about raising awareness of burns, helping people understand how quickly they can happen and supporting 's Burns Trust and the children and families whose lives have been changed by burns.

Every mile helped us start conversations.

Every post helped us share a little more awareness.

And every donation, however big or small, will help make a difference.

So, as our 150-mile challenge comes to an end, we'd like to say the biggest THANK YOU to everyone who has walked with us, donated, shared our posts, talked about burns safety or simply cheered us on.

🔥 2913 miles
💚 23 walkers
🧡One incredible cause

The walking may be over, but there's still time to donate.

Help us make our final miles count.

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

30/08/2026

🥶 Okay, it’s not exactly hot water bottle weather yet… but after those mid-30s temperatures, dropping into the 20s has definitely got us thinking about cosy evenings! 😂

If you’re reaching for your trusty hot water bottle again, have you checked how old it is?

Hot water bottles have a recommended lifespan of around 3 years. As they get older, the rubber can deteriorate, making them more likely to split or leak - potentially causing a nasty scald.

🔎 Look for the little flower-shaped symbol. The number in the middle shows the year it was made, the segments represent the months and the dots show the week it was manufactured. This hot water bottle was made in the second week of the 3rd month of 2022.

So before you cosy up with yours this autumn, check the date! 🛏️ 💚And if it’s more than 3 years old, it could be time for a replacement.

Tag someone who needs to check theirs! 👇

29/08/2026

🔥 Save the date - National Burns Awareness Day is coming in October!

As part of our August fundraiser for the Children’s Burns Trust, we’ve been sharing burns awareness messages throughout the month - and the conversation doesn’t stop when August does.

This October, National Burns Awareness Day will give us another opportunity to shine a light on burns prevention, first aid and the impact burns can have on children and families 💚

So keep an eye out, keep sharing the message and help us continue to raise awareness of something that can happen in seconds, but have a lasting impact.

Because prevention starts with awareness 💚🔥

29/08/2026

We are a week in to being back and that honeymoon period is settling, here are a few tips if your child is experiencing separation anxiety 💚

Have a fab bank holiday everyone!!