Mini First Aid West & South West London

19/09/2025

Oh my goodness… this was definitely not on our 2025 bingo card! 🎉

Last week I had the amazing opportunity to record content with BFA as a Finalist in the HSBC UK British Franchising Awards 2025 🌟

I’m so proud (and still a bit pinching myself!) to be recognised in the Franchisee of the Year - Star Performer category. 💚

Can’t believe this is my job and, I’m so lucky to have an amazing team who love it just as much as me! A huge thank you to my wonderful Mini First Aid Family for always cheering me on, and to everyone who supported me through the filming process (the film team definitely had their work cut out with all my nervous giggles! 🙈).

Now I can’t wait to celebrate with all the finalists later this year! 🥂

29/08/2025

21/08/2025

From 2026, questions about life-saving first aid will be included in the DVSA’s driving theory test - why not brush up on your skills by learning first aid with us! It's one thing to memorise instructions from a textbook and another to learn the practical skills needed to understand exactly how to perform CPR and use a defibrillator.

Learn with us on life-size mannequins, get hands-on practice and smash that test!

We offer classes for teenagers and awareness classes for adults nationwide. To find your local classes, visit the Classes tab on our website and enter your postcode into the search bar.

Prepare for the updated theory test with new questions on CPR and AEDs. Learn how to save lives in emergencies.

20/08/2025

Our founder Kate in The Sun talking about her motivation for setting up Mini First Aid and sharing valuable tips on summer health and safety for little ones 💚

A PARENTING professional has revealed how she trained in first aid after witnessing her brother die on camera. Kate Ball, who is now the powerhouse behind Mini First Aid, is now urging parents to g…

29/06/2025

Last weekend, I had the privilege of teaching a First Aid session on behalf of the incredible Freddie’s Wish Charity 🩵🧡 for the parents of The Playroom London Nursery.
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We covered essential emergency first aid skills and had important conversations around how quickly accidents can happen with little ones, often in the blink of an eye.
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It was a powerful and rewarding morning, helping parents feel more confident and prepared. We also heard a moving message from the founder, Charlotte Freddie's Wish - Warwickshire, which truly hit home the importance of why everyone should know first aid. ⛑️💚
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A huge thank you to for making this happen.
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20/05/2025

⚠️ Save this post as a reminder that the main sign that your baby or child is choking rather than gagging is SILENCE.

If your child is gagging, you will usually hear them trying to clear their throat or the back of their mouth.

If your child is choking, there is a blockage in their airway, and they cannot make any noise.

03/05/2025

A massive Happy 10th Birthday to the amazing team at Mini First Aid—one of my fab investments from Dragons’ Den and honestly just such a brilliant business!

What these guys have achieved in just 10 years is nothing short of incredible. They’ve trained nearly half a million parents carers kids and professionals in proper life-saving first aid. I mean how brilliant is that

And don’t even get me started on their First Aid kits—they’ve got over 200,000 of them out there now helping to keep families and workplaces safer every single day

So here’s to you Mini First Aid—ten years of making a real difference and changing lives. Have the best birthday ever you absolute legends

xx

01/04/2025

When the British weather finally begins to turn a little more spring-like, that's when families like to start getting outdoors with little ones, visiting parks and going for country walks and it's the time of year when tick bites become more common.

Ticks are mostly found in woods, fields and moorland, the cannot jump or fly, instead they climb a piece of grass or vegatation and wait for a passing human or animal to catch hold of.
While most tick bites are harmless, some ticks can carry diseases like Lyme disease so it's a good idea to know what Lyme Disease is and how to spot the signs.

You can find out lots more over on our blog this week - link in the comments 💚

21/03/2025

Teeth start forming in babies' gums from 2 months of pregnancy 😮 At birth, all of the milk teeth are therefore already formed and sometimes a baby can be born with a tooth!

It can feel like teething hits at just the time you are finding your feet with your new baby. It can be a tough time for little ones but there are things you can do to help them through baby teething and encourage great oral hygiene to set them up with healthy teeth for life.

Scroll down for lots of info and tips 💚

19/03/2025

What an incredible whirlwind since the Mini First Aid Conference and Annual Awards on Saturday night! I’m truly honoured to have been recognised as People’s Choice Trainer and Franchisee of the Year.

Being nominated felt like an achievement in itself, but winning has far exceeded my expectations. 2024 was a year of remarkable growth for my business, and 2025 is already off to an amazing start. I’m incredibly grateful for the unwavering support from my team, loved ones, and everyone who made this possible.

Nearly 6 years ago, I started this journey with a passion for first aid, and it’s been amazing to grow from trainer to manager to franchisee. Attending a conference is still “pinch-me” moment, let alone winning awards!

We are truly passionate when delivering our classes from workplace, to schools and youth clubs, to baby and child awareness. We bring energy, enthusiasm, and knowledge to every class so everyone leaves confident and prepared should an emergency arise.

It’s a privilege to do what we love every day. Huge thanks to Kate and Matt for bringing us along on this journey with Mini First Aid.

22/02/2025

Our tonsils play a key role in our immune system. They help filter out germs that enter through your nose or mouth to protect the rest of your body from infection.

Tonsillitis can be brought on by bacteria or viruses. When a virus affects the tonsils and causes inflammation, it can make your child feel pretty grotty.

It's important to know whether your child's sore throat is caused by a virus or bacteria as this can determine the treatment path, so please see your GP if you are worried.

You can read our blog on Tonsillitis now at the link in the comments

23/12/2024

We have teamed up with the safety experts at Fred Safety for this week's super useful blog on keeping your home accident-free this Christmas!

Stay safe and healthy! 💚

Ahh, Christmas . . . the ideal time to cosy up at home with family and hopefully have a well-deserved break. It's the perfect excuse to make...