Mini First Aid Croydon & Bromley

26/04/2026

Symptoms of anaphylaxis usually happen rapidly and can be life-threatening. Anaphylaxis happens when your or your child's body has a serious reaction to something you or they are allergic to.

It's important to know the signs and what to do.

Swipe through for information and don't forget to check out our podcast with Dr Helen Evans-Howells, a specialist in allergies, particularly if your child suffers from severe allergies or if they have a friend or classmate who does.

Find the podcast wherever you like to listen, just search Family Health by Mini First Aid and go to episode 43 💚

Allergy Awareness Week, Allergic Reaction, Childhood Allergies

26/04/2026

We are super excited to be delivering our Baby and Child first aid classes at Kilmorie Primary school from June.

If you are a parent, carer, grandparent, aunt, uncle or just have children in your life, this class is for you!

We cover CPR, Burns, Bleeds, Choking, Meningitis, Sepsis, Febrile Convulsions, Head Bumps and Broken Bones.

To book your space, follow this link https://croydon.minifirstaid.co.uk/classes/classes-for-parents-carers

23/04/2026

21/04/2026

New venue alert!!

We have classes running at a new venue in Sutton. From June, we will be at River Church, Highfield hall, delivering our 2 hour Baby and Child first aid classes.

If you are a parent, carer, aunt, uncle, grandparent or have children in your life in any capacity, this is the class for you! We cover CPR, the recovery position, burns, bleeds, shock, choking, meningitis, sepsis, febrile convulsions, head bumps and broken bones.

To book a space, visit our website using the link below
https://croydon.minifirstaid.co.uk/classes/classes-for-parents-carers

21/04/2026

I can't believe it's been a month already since the wonderful Sara Davies made a surprise visit to our annual conference.

Having a dragon so invested in what we do is amazing. She was so inspiring and seeing her and our founder Kate Ball in the same room was truly incredible

12/04/2026

I have done 3 amazing workplace first aid classes over the past couple of weeks. With , and Mindful Nurseries Addiscombe

We can cover all workplace first aid training needs such as Paediatric First aid and First aid at Work.

If you would like to enquire or make a booking, please contact me at liz.edwards@minifirstaid.co.uk

10/04/2026

Today I had the pleasure of teaching a wonderful group of children at holiday club. We now have a group of children in the local area who know how to call for help, start CPR, put someone in the recovery position and deal with choking!

03/04/2026

Not all signs are obvious. Some are quiet, subtle and easy to miss when you’re running on little sleep and just trying to get through the day.
As parents, we’re constantly told “every child develops at their own pace”, and that’s true. But it’s also okay to notice when something feels different. My son has been diagnosed with autism and raising awareness is very important to me.
Autism can present in many ways, especially in young children, and early signs aren’t always obvious. Some things to gently look out for could include:
Not responding to their name
Limited or no eye contact
Not smiling back when you smile at them
Becoming very upset by certain sounds, smells or textures
Repetitive movements like hand flapping, rocking or finger flicking
Delayed speech or talking less than other children their age
Less interest in pretend play
Repeating the same words or phrases
Seeing one or even a few of these signs doesn’t automatically mean a child is autistic, but noticing patterns over time is important.
Trust your instincts. You know your child better than anyone.
If you do have concerns, you’re never wasting anyone’s time by asking for advice. Speaking to your health visitor, GP or special educational needs (SENCO) staff at your child's nursery or school can help you get reassurance or the right support early on. I'm Croydon, the chatterbox sessions at the Croydon Best Start centres are also a great place to start if your child is showing signs of speech delay.
At Mini First Aid, we’re here to give you confidence, not just in emergencies, but in understanding your child and knowing when to seek help.
You’re doing an amazing job

31/03/2026

I had 2 great sessions at holiday clubs today to deliver 2 kids classes. Both groups of children were super engaged and really enjoyed the practical elements of the session.

One child told me I was the most beautiful girl she had ever seen. Below is a photo of how I looked today after a pretty sleepless night last night 🤔...... I think she was just hoping for an extra go on the The Act Fast Anti-Choking Trainer 🤣

We have a other 2 classes running at their other settings tomorrow so I'm super excited to see some more new faces.

If you are running a holiday club, the kids first aid classes are a fantastic activity to keep the children busy for a while. They are so enthusiastic and go home with a certificate, booklet and new life saving skills! What more can you want?

If you would like to know more, have a look at our website or contact me at liz.edwards@minifirstaid.co.uk

30/03/2026

I had the best day today training the most lovely group of people at New Addington Baptist Church. Now 11 of their staff and volunteers are trained in Emergency paediatric First aid and Emergency First Aid at Work.

They have loads of activities going on over Easter so have a look on their socials for more information.

27/03/2026

A recap on the Mini First Aid Conference 2026.

What a fabulous weekend I had last week at the Mini First Aid conference. With inspirational speakers such as and motivating me to reach more people with our first world training, to learning new skills and collaborating with the other franchisees.

I absolutely love what I do and truly appreciate everyone who has supported me on my journey so far, especially to the parents, carers, children and professionals who have attended a first aid class with me and my team over the past 5 years.

We will be expanding our classes over the coming months and there is a lot more exciting news to come!