Mini First Aid

24/03/2026

If you are the only person around when someone goes into cardiac arrest, would you be able to keep that person alive for the 7-12 minutes it could take for an ambulance to respond to the emergency call?

Do you know the different hand positions and depths of compression required for babies, young children, and adults?

If the answer to these questions is “no” or “I’m not sure”, then we can help!

In our first aid classes, we have life-sized mannequins for you to practise the right techniques for all ages, with one of our expert trainers on-hand to help you get it just right.

Be prepared. Learn CPR. Then if you are ever called upon, there will be no guesswork or panic.

💚 Baby & Child First Aid
💚 Adult Awareness First Aid
💚 Paediatric First Aid
💚 Emergency First Aid at Work

Sources:
* https://nhsproviders.org
**https://www.health-ni.gov.uk
***https://www.scottishambulance.com
****https://stats.gov.wales

21/03/2026

Are you going on holiday with your family this Easter? If so, you need these top tips!

According to press reports, this Easter is proving to be extremely popular for holidays abroad as families look to secure cheaper deals ou...

20/03/2026

Not everyone who gets meningitis develops a rash, and sometimes this can be one of the last symptoms to appear so please don’t wait for a rash before seeking help if you are worried about your child.

Meningitis can kill in hours so it’s critical to know the symptoms so you can act fast.

If your child is unwell with ANY of these symptoms, go to a hospital or call for an ambulance immediately:

❗️Over 38°C in babies under three months

❗️Has a temperature and feels abnormally cold to touch/very cold hands and feet

❗️Very fast breathing, finding it much harder to breathe than normal, or noticeable pauses in breathing

❗️Grunting and/or noises with every breath

❗️Very lethargic / difficult to wake / not responding
Fitting / convulsion / seizures

❗️Weak, high pitched or continuous crying in a younger child
❗️Confusion or unusually irritable

❗️Soft spot on a baby’s head is bulging

❗️Stiff neck, especially when trying to look up and down

❗️Unusually sleepy, stiff or floppy baby

❗️Pale, blotchy or mottled skin - this may be harder to see on brown or black skin

❗️A rash that does not fade when pressed with a glass - the rash can be harder to see on brown or black skin. Check paler areas, such as the palms of the hands, soles of the feet, roof of the mouth, tummy, whites of the eyes or the inside of the eyelids.

❗️Not had a wee or wet nappy for 12 hours or more

❗️Very thirsty and not able to keep fluids down

❗️Bloody or black ‘coffee ground’ sick

Some of these high-risk symptoms are not typical signs of meningitis but are still signs of severe illness, so, if your child is unwell and has these symptoms, get urgent medical help.

It can be harder to see a meningitis rash in black or brown skin, so check lighter areas such as the palms of hands, soles of feet or inside eyelids or the mouth.

Remember not to wait for a rash if your little one has many of the other symptoms of meningitis, seek medical attention as quickly as possible.

19/03/2026

Easter hols are fast approaching, and you don't want to set off on your road trip without one of our compact first aid kits in your car!

Snug enough to fit in your glove box and filled with 74 super useful items to treat minor injuries while you are out and about with your little ones, such as plasters, bandages, sterile wipes and bravery stickers.

Grab yours today - you can even top up your order with one of our larger family kits for your home or car boot to receive FREE next-day delivery!

https://minifirstaidshop.co.uk/collections/first-aid-kits

18/03/2026

Shocking statistic 😢

10,164 children were burned or scalded in 2025 and admitted to Specialist Burns Services across the UK.

These figures represent the more serious burn injuries and do not include the thousands more children treated in A&E each year. This is the first year since we've been recording data that the number has tipped over 10,000 - which makes this data even more worrying.

Data like this helps highlight the scale of burn injuries impacting children and why prevention and awareness remain so important.

Children’s Burns Trust works with NHS burn services and partners across the UK to reduce the number of burns and scalds happening to children, while supporting families impacted by burn injuries.

📊 View the full burns and scalds infographic and learn more about the data:
https://cbtrust.org.uk/burns-and-scalds-infographic/

Dans Fund For Burns The Katie Piper Foundation Mini First Aid Child Accident Prevention Trust

17/03/2026

If you have a workplace first aid qualification, it's recommended to refresh your skills training every year, particularly when basic life support protocols change, as they have in the last few months.

We offer refresher training so that you can be sure that you are following the most up-to-date guidance on carrying out CPR and using an AED.

Pop your postcode into the search bar on our website to find your local trainer, or drop us an email enquiry to info@minifirstaid.co.uk 💚

📸 Photo and TrustPilot Review for Mini First Aid Manchester South

16/03/2026

Are you struggling with child-related sleepless nights? You’re not alone, but we are here to tell you, there is hope!

In this episode of our Family Health podcast, we chat to Jenna Wilson, founder of Little Dreams Consulting, about baby and child sleep.

Jenna’s practical advice packed with reassurance, safe sleep tips and realistic solutions will really land with you if you have a toddler who doesn’t sleep or even an older child who still likes to come into your room at night.

It’s not about finding regimented sleep perfection, it’s about finding what works for your family.

As wraps up, also check out all of the information and guidance at

Catch the episode now - it could be your first step towards a better night’s sleep!

Search Family Health by Mini First Aid wherever you like to listen to podcasts 🎧 or head to the link in our profile 💚

15/03/2026

Happy Mother's Day to all Mums and mother-figures in our children's lives 💚

14/03/2026

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Scotland parents, carers and families - we are coming!

We are so thrilled that our Scotland team are once again attending the this year. From 17th-19th April, you can come and see us at the Glasgow SEC.

We will be doing baby & child first-aid demonstrations and giving expert talks on the main stage, sharing life-saving skills and knowledge. And, of course, our team is on hand all weekend to answer all of your first-aid questions.

You can also check out and purchase our award-winning family first aid kits and Teddy products.

You can't miss this if you are in or around Glasgow in April. Please share with all your expectant or new parent friends.

Will we see you there?

📅 17th-19th April
📍 SEC, Glasgow
🎟️ https://babyandtoddlershow.co.uk/book-tickets/

13/03/2026

There are over 1,000 franchise brands in the UK, so it is a huge honour to make the Elite Franchise Top 100 franchises, for which our founder, Kate, and husband Matt, were presented with our certificate last night.

The HSBC Elite Franchise TOP 100 Awards is the UK’s definitive official list celebrating excellence in the franchise community. To make that list, along with some of the biggest names in UK business, such as McDonald's, Molly Maid, WaterBabies and Stagecoach, is huge for our small business that started at Kate's kitchen table.

At last night's award ceremony, we were also nominated for an award recognising diversity and inclusion in our training - something we are incredibly proud to be leading in the first aid industry in the UK. Sadly, we didn't win that award on the night, but getting our Top 100 certificate was a proud moment!

Thank you to HSBC Elite Franchise for the recognition and to Platinum Wave Franchisingand British Franchise Association for your support.

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