Mini First Aid Gloucestershire

25/10/2025

No-one wants to be the ‘fun-police’ at Halloween but some Halloween costumes, including wigs and masks, can be highly flammable and are not always subject to the same fire safety checks as normal clothing as they can often be classed as toys.


Halloween is a time where lots of lit candles in pumpkins are on the doorsteps that trick-or-treaters visit and congregate on.


Excited children gathering for sweets are not looking at where their costumes are trailing or candles that they might be standing too close to.


Tips:


🎃 Be careful if buying from cheaper unknown brands online


🎃 Look for the UKCA or CE mark, if you’re in England, Scotland or Wales; if you’re in North Ireland, look for the UKNI symbol along with the UKCA or CE mark.


🎃 Look for the En71-2 mark. All costumes, including wigs and masks, should also be flame-retardant in accordance with EN71-2 (the safety standard for flammability of toys).


🎃 Look for labelling that indicates the costume’s undergone additional British Retail Consortium (BRC) checks. This will mean the costume is likely to have been made to a higher standard of fire safety.


🎃 Use battery operated lights instead of candles


🎃 Be vigilant when out trick or treating or at Halloween parties 🕯️

21/10/2025

Gorgeous set up for another fabulous 1st birthday party, held at The Baby Journey HQ! 🥳 Perfect for your little ones with providing the soft play!

If you’d like to enquire about hiring out our space, email:
hello@thebabyjourney.co.uk ⭐️

21/10/2025

✨ Feeling nostalgic! I’m reminiscing about the time Mini First Aid stepped into the Dragons’ Den and walked away with an amazing investment from the incredible Sara Davies 🐉💚

It was such an unforgettable moment for us and a real turning point in our journey. If you haven’t seen it yet, you can watch it below 👇

https://youtu.be/Xm6cgjoJGcs?feature=shared

See the Mini First Aid founders, Kate & Matt & their own children pitch their family business to the Dragons in the den. Mini First Aid provide first aid cl...

20/10/2025

Can you bring your baby to our Baby & Child First Aid classes?

Yes, absolutely!

Pre-crawling babies are very welcome to come along. If you need to feed, change or comfort your baby during the session, that is completely fine.

Once little ones are crawling or on the move, classes can become less suitable. We want you to feel relaxed, able to take in the information and join in with the practical activities without worrying about where your baby has wandered.

If you are unsure about the venue and whether it will work for your pram or pushchair, simply contact me.

Our two-hour baby & child classes run local to you and cost just £30pp - a little cost for the valuable should you learn.

Next class is 8th November at QuedgeleyCommunity Centre

Covering Cheltenham, Gloucester, Stroud, Thornbury, Yate and Cirencester. Mini First Aid offers a range of classes across the UK for all the family; parents, grandparents, carers and for children as young as three years old, training them in basic and lifesaving first aid.

20/10/2025

🎉 Mini First Aid Gloucestershire is FOR SALE! 🎉

Have you ever dreamed of...
✅ Being your own boss?
✅ Choosing your own hours?
✅ Working around your family and lifestyle?
✅ Making a real difference by saving lives?
✅ Having full support from an award-winning HQ?
It’s not too good to be true – I’ve lived it!
For the last 6.5 years, I’ve had the privilege of running a business that has offered me flexibility, purpose, and a fantastic income. It’s been one of the most rewarding roles I’ve ever had.
However, due to a change in family and personal circumstances, I’ve made the difficult decision to sell my Mini First Aid Gloucestershire franchise. That means this incredible opportunity is now available for someone new to take the reins!
👣 You’ll be stepping into a well-established business
🤝 With loyal customers, strong community links, and great venue relationships
🚀 Ready to hit the ground running!
If you’re passionate about helping families and want a career that truly fits around your life, this could be the perfect next step for you.
📩 Interested?
Email: info@minifirstaid.co.uk for more information.
Don't miss out – opportunities like this don’t come around often!

20/10/2025

💚 We’re passionate about keeping families safe!
Our award-winning Baby & Child First Aid classes give you the confidence to act fast in an emergency — covering choking, seizures, meningitis, sepsis, and so much more.

✨ Can’t find a class near you? Let’s make it happen!
We’re always on the lookout for new communities, venues, and parent groups to host sessions.

📩 Want to bring a class to your town, group, or even your living room?
Send us a message — we’d love to chat!

💬 Who do you know that would benefit from this training?
Tag them below 👇

18/10/2025

16/10/2025

Charlie suffered a life-changing burn injury at just 15 months old when he pulled a boiling hot water pan from the stove.

We chatted with Charlie's mum, Michelle, to find out what happened that day. You can read about the accident, how Charlie's burns were treated and how the family managed with the ongoing trauma and physical recovery.

There is also useful burn awareness advice from Children's Burns Trust

At Mini First Aid, we know that family life can be a whirlwind - juggling dinner, homework, and the endless “Muuum!” moments that fill...

16/10/2025

Hot drinks are the leading cause of burns to children in the UK.
Serious hot drink burns to children are up 16.4% since 2022.
These are not minor injuries. Every child in this statistic needed specialist hospital treatment for life-changing burns.
This National Burns Awareness Day, we’re supporting in highlighting the impact of burns and how so many of these injuries are preventable.
You can read Charlie’s story in our blog this week. Charlie was just 15-months old when he pulled a pan of boiling water over himself.
We chatted with Charlie’s mum, Michelle, to find out what happened that day, how Charlie’s burns were treated and how the family managed with the ongoing trauma and physical recovery.

14/10/2025

If a hot drink or liquid spill happens anywhere near your child’s nappy, remove it immediately. You can see here how the temperature is retained inside the nappy as the hot water is absorbed.

Nappies are designed to retain liquid so in a hot drink or water spill, all of that hot liquid is being held directly against your little one’s skin which is why it’s important to remove it as quickly as possible.

⭐️ The exception to this is if the material is stuck to burnt skin, do not attempt to peel or remove.

Burns or scalds on the ge****ls can be severe and may warrant further medical treatment.

Our two-hour baby and child first aid classes for parents takes you through exactly what to do if your child receives a burn, what steps you should take, how to treat it and when you should seek further medical assessment.

Tomorrow is , this week do something for you and your baby, book a first aid class!

Classes are £30 per person, check our website to find details of classes near you.


Did you know this about nappies and hot water spills?

10/10/2025

Learning first aid is a life skill - it's super important that you have these skills!

It's about giving you confidence to help you 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 a life! 💪

Come and learn with us, it could make all the difference if the worst happens.

Head to the classes tab on our website today 💚

Gloucestershire.minifirstaid.co.uk

09/10/2025

⛑️ Choking❗️

❓Would you know what to do? It’s one of the main reasons that families do book to come along to one of our classes ⛑️.

✅In our Baby and Child first aid class, we talk all about choking. We teach you how to recognise when someone is choking as well as how to manage it.

✅ To book on an open class head to our website: Gloucestershire.minifirstaid.co.uk

🏡 If you would like a private class in the comfort of your own home, just drop me a message

📧anna.choudhry@minifirstaid.co.uk