Mini First Aid Bedfordshire & Luton

18/12/2025

Throughout December, I’ll be sharing daily mini-tips about AEDs — where to find them, how to use them, and the small things everyone should know.
Because the more confident we feel, the more lives we can save. 💚
Let’s make December a month of safety, confidence, and community.

**18th December – AED Location**
📍 *Eversholt Village Hall*
Church End, Eversholt, MK17 9DU

Defibs should be in clear sight — not hidden away. ❤️⚡
In a cardiac emergency, every second counts. If a defibrillator is hard to see, locked away, or hidden behind doors, precious time can be lost.

Defibs should be:
✅ Clearly visible
✅ Easy to access
✅ Signposted so anyone can find them quickly

Ask yourself — IS YOUR NEAREST DEFIB IN CLEAR SIGHT?
Do you know where it is? Could a stranger find it in an emergency?

Raising awareness saves lives. Take a moment today to notice where your nearest defib is — and if it isn’t obvious, let someone know.
Do know what to do in an emergency? Can you spare 2 hours of your time? Check out our new Adult awareness courses https://bedfordshire.minifirstaid.co.uk/classes/awareness-classes-for-adults

💬 **Do you know where your nearest AED is? Comment below if you do!**
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17/12/2025

Throughout December, I’ll be sharing daily mini-tips about AEDs — where to find them, how to use them, and the small things everyone should know.
Because the more confident we feel, the more lives we can save. 💚
Let’s make December a month of safety, confidence, and community.

**17th December – AED Location**
📍 *Steppingley Village Hall*
Rectory Road, Steppingley, MK45 5AT
People of Steppingley- there are two AEDs listed in your village as available 24/7 but I could not find the second one- can you help?

AEDs should be available 24/7 — unlocked cabinets are strongly recommended.

In a cardiac arrest, every second counts. If an AED is locked away, restricted to office hours, or requires a key or code that isn’t immediately accessible, it can cause critical delays when time is the most important factor.

The Resuscitation Council UK recommends that AEDs are stored in unlocked cabinets so they can be accessed immediately in an emergency. Where security is a concern, alarmed cabinets provide a good balance between accessibility and deterrence.

Unrestricted, 24/7 access ensures that anyone can retrieve an AED the moment it’s needed — whether that’s during evenings, weekends, or outside normal working hours. Having an AED is only part of the solution; ensuring it can be reached quickly, easily, and without barriers is what truly saves lives.

What do you think — should AED cabinets always be unlocked? I’d love to hear your thoughts.

Do know what to do in an emergency? Can you spare 2 hours of your time? Check out our new Adult awareness courses https://bedfordshire.minifirstaid.co.uk/classes/awareness-classes-for-adults

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16/12/2025

Throughout December, I’ll be sharing daily mini-tips about AEDs — where to find them, how to use them, and the small things everyone should know.
Because the more confident we feel, the more lives we can save. 💚
Let’s make December a month of safety, confidence, and community.

**16th December – AED Location**
📍 *Stewkley Recreation Ground*
Stewkley Recreation Ground, Soulbury Road, Stewkley, LU7 0HN

The AED will automatically re-analyse the heart rhythm at set intervals and will clearly tell you when to pause CPR.

While CPR is ongoing, do not stop unless the AED instructs you to do so. When prompted, briefly pause chest compressions so the AED can re-analyse the heart rhythm. During this time, ensure nobody is touching the casualty.

Once the analysis is complete, the AED will either advise a shock or instruct you to restart CPR immediately. Follow the AED’s voice prompts at all times and minimise any interruptions to chest compressions, as high-quality, continuous CPR is vital for survival until advanced help arrives or the person shows signs of life.

Do know what to do in an emergency? Can you spare 2 hours of your time? Check out our new Adult awareness courses https://bedfordshire.minifirstaid.co.uk/classes/awareness-classes-for-adults

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16/12/2025

💡 Love what I do, love teaching First Aid!

Seeing learners gain confidence, have fun, and walk away knowing they could make a real difference in an emergency is the best part of my job.

Whether it’s Emergency First Aid at Work or Paediatric First Aid, my courses are interactive, practical, and tailored to you — and yes, we sometimes get a little silly too! 😄 (Like this time with a bandage around my head!)

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"Amazing course with practical aspects throughout! No staring at a powerpoint all day made it so much better! Isabelle answered all questions we had."

Courses:

Emergency First Aid at Work – £85, 1 day

Blended Paediatric First Aid – £105, 6 hrs e-learning + 6 hrs in-person

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📩 Message me to book a spot or find out more!
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15/12/2025

Throughout December, I’ll be sharing daily mini-tips about AEDs — where to find them, how to use them, and the small things everyone should know.
Because the more confident we feel, the more lives we can save. 💚
Let’s make December a month of safety, confidence, and community.

**15th December – AED Location**
📍 *Morrisons, Lake Street*
Lake Street, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 1WS

If no shock is advised, you should restart CPR immediately.

When the AED analyses the heart rhythm and announces “no shock advised”, this means the rhythm cannot be treated with a shock at that moment. Do not delay — restart CPR straight away.

Restart chest compressions immediately

Push hard and fast in the centre of the chest (around 5–6 cm deep, 100–120 compressions per minute)

Give 30 chest compressions followed by 2 rescue breaths (if trained and able)

Continue CPR until the AED tells you to stop for re-analysis, the person shows signs of life, or help takes over

High-quality CPR is essential when no shock is advised, as it maintains blood flow to the brain and heart and may help the heart become shockable at the next analysis.

Do know what to do in an emergency? Can you spare 2 hours of your time? Check out our new Adult awareness courses https://bedfordshire.minifirstaid.co.uk/classes/awareness-classes-for-adults

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15/12/2025

🎁A Gift from Funtivity 🎁

We know December is an expensive month with all the festive fun so here is a little early Christmas present from all of us at Funtivity! ✨

We hope this makes treating your little ones to a fun day out a little bit easier this festive season 🎄

🗓️ Selected sessions between 15th - 19th December

💰 Only £5 for a 2 hour play session (Normal price £10.95)

💻 Valid for online bookings only

We can't wait to see you and spread some Christmas cheer! 🎄

Book your £5 session here:
www.funtivityplayvillage.co.uk

#£5Play

15/12/2025

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.

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14/12/2025

Throughout December, I’ll be sharing daily mini-tips about AEDs — where to find them, how to use them, and the small things everyone should know.
Because the more confident we feel, the more lives we can save. 💚
Let’s make December a month of safety, confidence, and community.

**14th December – AED Location**
📍 *O2 Store*
17, Silver Street, Bedford MK40 1SY

Did you spot the green sticker? You’ll find these wherever there’s a defibrillator. This one outside the O2 store means there’s a defib inside.

Nobody should touch the casualty when a shock is delivered.
Before and during defibrillation, the rescuer must ensure everyone is clear of the casualty. Touching the person at the moment a shock is delivered can interfere with the shock being delivered effectively and may put the rescuer at risk of injury. The AED will prompt you to stand clear, analyse the heart rhythm, and deliver the shock if advised. Once the shock has been delivered, CPR should be resumed immediately when instructed by the AED.

Do know what to do in an emergency? Can you spare 2 hours of your time? Check out our new Adult awareness courses https://bedfordshire.minifirstaid.co.uk/classes/awareness-classes-for-adults

💬 **Do you know where your nearest AED is? Comment below if you do!**
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14/12/2025

Heading off on the motorways or country roads to visit family and friends this festive season?

Don't forget to pop your Family First Aid Kit in your car and take your mini First Aid Kit in your luggage!

We never know when an accident might happen, especially on the road.

Take care this winter season and always be prepared with your first aid kit.

13/12/2025

Throughout December, I’ll be sharing daily mini-tips about AEDs — where to find them, how to use them, and the small things everyone should know.
Because the more confident we feel, the more lives we can save. 💚
Let’s make December a month of safety, confidence, and community.

**13th December – AED Location**
📍 *Vandyke Upper School*
Vandyke Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 3DY

Nobody should touch the person during analysis because the AED needs a completely still body to read the heart’s rhythm correctly.
Movement can interrupt the analysis and confuse the machine. The AED can only decide whether a shock is needed if it gets a clean, accurate reading, so it’s essential that everyone steps back and avoids touching the person until the AED tells you what to do next.

Do know what to do in an emergency? Can you spare 2 hours of your time? Check out our new Adult awareness courses

https://bedfordshire.minifirstaid.co.uk/classes/awareness-classes-for-adults

💬 **Do you know where your nearest AED is? Comment below if you do!**
💚 **Like and follow for daily AED tips and locations throughout December.**

12/12/2025

Throughout December, I’ll be sharing daily mini-tips about AEDs — where to find them, how to use them, and the small things everyone should know.
Because the more confident we feel, the more lives we can save. 💚
Let’s make December a month of safety, confidence, and community.

**12th December – AED Location**
📍 *Kempston Town Council*
104 Bedford Road, Kempston, MK42 8BG
Note: I spoke to the caretaker of this defib as it is currently showing unavailable on defibfinder- this is because they are awaiting a new battery. As soon as they have a replacement it will be available again.

After an AED delivers a shock, you must restart chest compressions immediately.
The shock’s job is to reset the heart’s rhythm — but it won’t start beating strongly on its own. CPR keeps blood flowing to the brain and vital organs while the heart recovers. Don’t pause to reassess, don’t wait to see if they “wake up” — go straight back into compressions until the AED tells you to stop for the next rhythm check.
Do know what to do in an emergency?
Can you spare 2 hours of your time?
Check out our new Adult awareness courses

https://bedfordshire.minifirstaid.co.uk/classes/awareness-classes-for-adults

💬 **Do you know where your nearest AED is? Comment below if you do!**
💚 **Like and follow for daily AED tips and locations throughout December.**

12/12/2025

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