04/05/2026
👋 Hello! With lots of lovely new followers here, I thought it was the perfect time to reintroduce myself, share what we do at Mini First Aid Fife & Forth Valley, and why I genuinely LOVE what I do 💚
I’m Lynsay – owner and trainer of this small business. I live in Kirkcaldy with my husband, our two sons, and our very lively household of two dogs and a cat 🐾🐾🐱
I launched my business in February 2023… which somehow feels like yesterday and a lifetime ago all at once!
So, what led me here?
I’ve always loved working with people, and teaching has been the best part of every role I’ve ever had 😍
I spent 20 years in the NHS, including 16 years as a diagnostic radiographer. I worked across A&E, general X-ray, clinics, trauma, surgical theatres, and with patients of all ages—from tiny babies in special care to elderly patients. I also worked in CT and MRI.
Later, I managed a radiology project within the North of Scotland Cancer Network, focusing on training healthcare professionals to recognise and refer patients with potential cancer symptoms. I wasn’t sure at first if I’d enjoy that role—but I absolutely loved it.
After having my youngest son, I took on a new challenge leading a national project on Sudden Unexpected Death in Infancy (cot death). This involved working with NHS boards, Police Scotland, the Scottish Ambulance Service, the Crown Office, charities, and—most importantly—bereaved families.
That work eventually led me to become Executive Director of the Scottish Cot Death Trust, where I stayed until 2022. A huge part of my role involved bringing professionals together for training—both theory-based and hands-on simulation.
Through that work, I discovered Mini First Aid—and instantly connected with their ethos. Starting my own franchise felt like a perfect fit.
Alongside my career, I’ve also faced my own health challenges, including long-term nerve pain after spinal surgery and, more recently, breast cancer. These experiences have shaped my outlook: health truly is wealth. They’ve also strengthened my determination to build a business that allows me balance, purpose, and joy.
✨ What is it all about?
It’s about giving people the confidence and skills to help someone in an emergency—whether that’s a loved one, a colleague, or even a stranger.
Because knowing what to do can save a life.
✨ What makes my training different?
I bring energy, passion, and real-life experience into every session. I focus on you—your confidence, your learning style, and what you need to take away from the training.
No endless PowerPoint slides here… ❌
No sitting quietly at a desk… ❌
Instead, expect:
✅ Hands-on learning
✅ Real-life scenarios
✅ A relaxed, supportive environment
✅ Plenty of laughs along the way
If you’ve ever felt nervous about attending training—or worried it might be boring—I can confidently say you’ll leave feeling the opposite.
Every week, I meet amazing parents, grandparents, professionals, and young people. The children who train with us? They are our future lifesavers 💚
(And yes… if you bring your baby along, there’s a very high chance I’ll be asking for a cuddle so you can practice! 👶)
✨ Our classes:
🟩 Baby & Child First Aid Awareness – £30
🟩 Early Years, Kids & Teens sessions (schools & community groups) – from £15
🟩 Adult First Aid Awareness – £35
🟩 Workplace First Aid (including paediatric) – from £75
🟩 Private group sessions available – we can come to you
📍 Covering Fife, Falkirk, Clackmannanshire & Stirlingshire
If you’d like to learn first aid—or if you work with children and want to help train the next generation of lifesavers—I’d absolutely love to hear from you.
🔗 fife.minifirstaid.co.uk/classes
📧 lynsay.allan@minifirstaid.co.uk
📞 07837 044415
Thanks so much for being here—and I hope you’ve all had a lovely Bank Holiday Monday!
Lynsay x 💚
