Mini First Aid Bath & North Somerset

26/01/2026

Confirmed case numbers of measles in the UK have stabilised in the last 12-months, but there has undoubtedly been a resurgence of measles in England and around the world in recent years.

After reaching the highest number of cases recorded annually for over a decade in 2024, numbers stabilised in 2025 at around 950 recorded cases. Most of the cases in England have been in children under the age of 10 years with many outbreaks linked to nurseries and schools.

There’s no specific medical treatment for measles, so it’s important to get vaccinated as it’s the best protection against becoming seriously unwell. Swipe through for a reminder about what measles is and how to prevent or deal with an infection.

Please speak to your GP if you have concerns about vaccinations 💚

23/01/2026

Does it feel like your child grows out of their shoes almost as soon as they are in them? Until the age of three, your child’s foot will grow around 2mm a month, that’s two sizes per year on average in the first 3-4 years of life.

So it’s pretty important that you measure your child’s feet regularly in those early years, organisations like Clarks recommend every 6-8 weeks until they are around 4 years of age.

Take a look at our guide to measuring and checking at home, this was created from the resources found on the website - check this out for lots more brilliant information and measuring advice.

22/01/2026

Understanding this condition could help you act faster if it happens.

We’ve teamed up with Epilepsy Society to help spread their “Calm, Cushion, Call” messaging.

This simple first aid advice offers members of the public 3 really easy steps to follow if they see someone having a seizure. We take a look at what epilepsy is, what causes it, what might happen during a seizure and how to seek help.

Empower yourself with knowledge 👇

We’ve teamed up with Epilepsy Society this week to help spread their “Calm, Cushion, Call” messaging. This simple first aid advice o...

19/01/2026

Every now and then, we see content circulating about 'cough CPR' - health professionals and The British Heart Foundation and Resuscitation Council UK have overwhelmingly debunked this myth.

This information is on the British Heart Foundation website:

There is no medical evidence to support ‘cough CPR’, which suggests you can help yourself by coughing vigorously if you think you’re having a heart attack and are alone.

If you have a cardiac arrest, you would become unconscious, and without immediate CPR (chest compressions and rescue breaths), you would die. But if you are still conscious (and you would have to be to do ‘cough CPR’), then you are not in cardiac arrest and therefore CPR is not needed, but urgent medical help is vital.

If you witness a cardiac arrest, you can increase the person’s chances of survival by phoning 999 immediately and giving CPR.

Please learn the facts and do not share content about 'cough CPR'!

There’s no medical evidence that coughing can help during a suspected heart attack, and many credible organisations have warned against it.

18/01/2026

What a busy week it’s been at Mini First Aid Bath & North Somerset! 🎉

We’ve delivered three brilliant Baby & Child First Aid classes this week in Bath, Nailsea and Peasedown St John, all expertly run by Clare – our wonderful trainer (and Children’s Nurse and Mum 💛).

Clare has taught 30 parents, grandparents and carers vital, life-saving skills, and is now enjoying a very well-deserved rest!

We were also delighted to be joined by the fabulous Sam from Mini First Aid Dorset, who delivered a Workplace First Aid course for the team at Whiteoak Academies in Nailsea on Friday.

It’s been a record-breaking week, and we couldn’t be happier 🙌

✨ Missed out this week? Don’t worry!
Baby & Child First Aid classes are coming up soon in:
• Clevedon
• Weston-super-Mare
• Burnham-on-Sea
• Cheddar
• Bath

👉 Book now at www.bath.minifirstaid.co.uk

🏢 We also have an open Workplace First Aid course on 7th February, with spaces available via the same link.

For private classes in your own home or workplace, email katy.cockburn@minifirstaid.co.uk to enquire.

15/01/2026

🚑 Workplace First Aid Training – 2026 Dates Now Live 🚑

Do you need to complete a Workplace First Aid course for your role, or is your current qualification due to expire soon?

Our 2026 Workplace First Aid course dates are now available to book via our website.

📆 Dates
Saturday February 7th
Saturday May 9th
Saturday August 8th
Saturday November 7th

To ensure high-quality, interactive training, places are limited to 12 learners per course, so early booking is recommended.

Courses available on each date:
• Emergency First Aid at Work – £70
• Emergency Paediatric First Aid – £70
• Blended Paediatric First Aid – £95
• Combined Emergency First Aid & Paediatric First Aid Certificate – £115

📍 Venue:
The Main Hall, The Old School Rooms, Congresbury

🔗 Book your place:
www.northsomerset.minifirstaid.co.uk

👥 Group or on-site training:
If you have a group of staff requiring training and would like us to deliver the course at your workplace, please email:
📧 katy.cockburn@minifirstaid.co.uk

15/01/2026

✨ More Baby & Child First Aid Classes in Berrow! ✨

After a successful Baby & Child First Aid class at Berrow Village Hall this weekend, we’re excited to announce two more dates coming up:

📍 Berrow Village Hall
🗓 Saturday 7th March
🗓 Saturday 6th June
⏰ 10am–12pm

Our Baby & Child First Aid classes are short, practical sessions perfect for new parents, grandparents, and family members. We cover all the essential first aid topics for babies and young children, helping you leave feeling prepared and confident 💪

👉 Book your place here:
www.northsomerset.minifirstaid.co.uk

Other dates and venues are available on our website, or if you’d like to arrange a private class in your own home, email:
📧 katy.cockburn@minifirstaid.co.uk

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14/01/2026

With Spinal Muscular Atrophy very much in the news at the moment, we recommend following this charity page if you would like to find out more 💚

14/01/2026

With a vaccine for chickenpox being included in the national vaccination programme for children in the UK from this month, we thought we'd share a reminder of what chickenpox is and why it can be so dangerous and unpleasant for children.

You can find out more about the vaccine by asking your GP or refer to the NHS website.

The months of March to May are the most common time to catch chickenpox, so we thought a reminder about the symptoms and how to treat it wou...

14/01/2026

12/01/2026

Data showed that cases of Whooping Cough rose in England and Wales in 2024 and while we don’t yet have stats for 2025, it’s important that you know the signs to look out for.

The UK Health Security Agency warned of a steady decline in uptake of the vaccine in pregnant women and children. Please chat with your GP or midwife about vaccination.

Take a few moments today to familiarise yourself with the vaccines available and the symptoms and dangers of whooping cough so that you can make an informed decision 💚

11/01/2026

🚘 From 2026, the theory test part of learning to drive will include questions on CPR and defibrillators. If you were in an accident or came across one on the road, would you know what to do?

It’s not just about ticking a box on a test paper; it’s about feeling confident that you would know what to do if you came across an emergency and that you would be able to step in and help.

🚗 Drivers are often the first people on the scene of an accident, so it’s vital to learn the skills of CPR and using an AED, and nothing teaches these skills better than in-person demonstrations and hands-on practice.

💚 Our 2-hour First Aid Awareness Class for Adults​ ​covers heart attack, CPR, using an AED, stroke,​ ​burns, bleeds, severe allergic reaction, choking, seizures and breaks.​ ​It’s informal and gives everyone who attends the skills to respond in an emergency situation.

Come and learn with us, or encourage your teenager who is learning to drive to come and learn with us today - a few hours of learning could save a life.

📧 Email katy.cockburn@minifirstaid.co.uk for details