Mini First Aid Leicestershire, Kettering & Corby

23/12/2025

As Christmas approaches and we all wind down for the festive period, I just wanted to say a HUGE thank you to everyone within for helping me navigate this fantastic opportunity with Mini First Aid Leicestershire, Kettering & Corby!

For those of you that don't know, Mini First Aid has classes nationwide and we train the entire family in First Aid, it is just incredible and everyone across the network puts there all into everything they do!

If you have been thinking about learning First Aid or know someone that would like to, whether it be Baby & Child First Aid, Adult Awareness Classes, Workplace Qualifications or even children then please help spread the word of this amazing network.

Most classes for early next year are not only on the Mini First Aid website but can be found on individual networks Social Media pages! If you would like to book on to a class across Leicestershire please follow the link below or drop me a message and I will endeavour to reply as the festive period draws to an end.

Until then, I truly hope that everyone takes a step back from their busy lives and devices, slows down a little and that this Festive Period is everything you hope it to be 💚

🎄Merry Christmas everyone!

Book here 👇
https://leicester.minifirstaid.co.uk/

23/12/2025

As Christmas approaches and we all wind down for the festive period, I just wanted to say a HUGE thank you to everyone within Mini First Aid for helping me navigate this fantastic opportunity with Mini First Aid Leicestershire, Kettering & Corby!

For those of you that don't know, Mini First Aid has classes nationwide and we train the entire family in First Aid, it is just incredible and everyone across the network puts their all into everything they do!

If you have been thinking about learning First Aid or know someone that would like to, whether it be Baby & Child First Aid, Adult Awareness Classes, Workplace Qualifications or even children then please help spread the word of this amazing network.

Most classes for early next year are not only on the Mini First Aid website but can be found on individual networks Social Media pages! If you would like to book on to a class across Leicestershire please follow the link below or drop me a message and I will endeavour to reply as the festive period draws to an end.

Until then, I truly hope that everyone takes a step back from their busy lives and devices, slows down a little and that this Festive Period is everything you hope it to be 💚

🎄Merry Christmas everyone!

Book here 👇
https://leicester.minifirstaid.co.uk/

20/12/2025

At this time of year, searches on the NHS website for information about treating burns rise sharply and it’s easy to see why.

It’s Christmas. The house is full, there are children running around enjoying their new toys, you’re having a glass of Bucks Fizz and preparing the veg when you trip over an excited child at your feet, or some discarded packaging and before you know it, the pan or oven tray you were carrying has spilled or landed on you or someone else.

It’s so easily done at this busy time of year when our minds are on a million things and attention is divided.

If you, or someone in your home gets a scald or burn this festive season, here’s what to do:

- Stop the burning process as quickly as you can. This might mean removing the person from the area, or smothering or dousing flames with water.
- Remove any clothing or jewellery near the burn, including nappies, unless they are stuck to the skin.
- Cool the burn by running it under cool or lukewarm water for 20 minutes.
- NEVER put creams, lotions, ice or iced water on a burn.
- Keep the person who has been burned warm with blankets or layers of clothing while cooling the burn.
- Cover the burn with cling film by laying the film on top.
- Give age-appropriate dosage of paracetamol or ibuprofen.
- If the burn is on a child under the age of 10, is bigger than a 50p piece or is on the face, neck, hands, feet, joints or ge****ls - see medical help.

Stay vigilant and safe this festive period. Prevention is preferable to treatment.

For more help with accident prevention tips, come and take a babyproofing class with us - all you need to know about keeping your baby and toddler safe in the home. Find out more on the parent & carer classes page on our website.

💻 www.leicester.minifirstaid.co.uk

18/12/2025

🎉 Woohoo!!! Yesterday I held my very first Adult Awareness Class, complete with Mince Pies!! Absolutely loved this class!! Huge thank you to The Oak Centre for having me again for another first!!

If you missed this one and would be interested in learning Adulf First Aid without having to do a qualification course then this class is for you!!

Next class:

📅 Saturday 24th January
🕐 10am - 12noon
🏠 Waltham Village Hall
🎟 https://leicester.minifirstaid.co.uk/classes/awareness-classes-for-adults

Can't make this class but interested in coming along or would like to organise a private class for a team at work or group of young adults who are learning to drive, then drop me an email to find out more!

📧 rachel.smith@minifirstaid.co.uk

15/12/2025

When breastfeeding is painful, it can feel not only physically sore, but emotionally harrowing too. Not all new mums find breastfeeding easy or that it comes naturally; it can take time and practice.

The most common cause of ni**le pain is poor positioning or a poor latch, but ongoing pain may also be a sign of something else, like thrush, tongue-tie or a bacterial infection, so please seek help from your midwife or GP if you are struggling.

Swipe through for NHS guidance on treating ni**le pain during breastfeeding and reach out for breastfeeding support if you are finding it tough - your health visitor should be able to point you to local support groups, and the NCT offers free drop-in sessions across the UK, see their website for information.

11/12/2025

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.

Adult Awareness Class available on the website, next Class Wednesday 17th December The Oak Centre Braunstone! Please share with anyone that may be interested!

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

10/12/2025

Please ask for help if you need it this festive season 💚

Sometimes all the extra pressure at this time of year makes things feel even heavier, especially if you’re already having a tough time. We’re here if you need us. 116 123 📱

08/12/2025

A high temperature, or fever, is common in young children and usually returns to normal within a few days.

A temperature of 38 degrees celsius is considered high. For best results, use an underarm digital thermometer to take your baby’s temperature.

If your baby is under 3-months old and has a temperature of 38C or higher, you should call 111 for advice.

If your baby is 3-6 months old with a temperature of 39C or higher, you should call 111 for advice.

If your baby is older and/or their temperature lasts for 5 days or more, or if they have a rash as well as a temp or they don’t want to eat or are dehydrated, call 111 for advice.

If you are worried about your baby or child’s temperature and just feel something isn’t right, call 111 or 999. Doctors would rather see a well baby than not see an unwell baby 💚

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05/12/2025

🏆 Winner! A Gold Award for our Baby & Child First Aid Classes!

We're delighted to have won a gold Mother&Baby Award in the Pregnancy Products category for our flagship class - Baby & Child First Aid for Parents & Carers 🎉

It's the first time our classes have been included in this award category which makes it extra special to have taken the top prize. Thank you, Mother & Baby Awards, for recognising our 'unique and crucial product, which could potentially save a life' - it was noted that 'parents were comforted by the expertise and knowledge' imparted in our classes.

That's what it's all about for us, giving expectant and new parents and carers the knowledge, skills and confidence to deal with first aid accidents and emergencies.

If you would like to learn more about our award-winning two-hour baby & child first aid classes, please check out our website, where you can also find a class in your local area.

🔗 https://leicester.minifirstaid.co.uk/classes
📍 Across Leicestershire, Kettering & Corby
💷 From £30 per/person

02/12/2025

"Would you know what to do if you were caught up in an emergency situation involving an adult that you know or even as a bystander in the situation? In 2023-2024, the average response time for people requiring an ambulance for a stroke, severe burns or chest pain was 30 minutes.

Early CPR and defibrillation can double the chances of surviving a heart attack outside of hospital. There has never been a more important time to learn the basics of first aid.

We have been training families in first aid for babies and children and now we’re bringing an ALL NEW class dedicated to raising first aid awareness for adults to Leicestershire.

Our new two-hour First Aid Awareness Class for Adults covers heart attack, CPR, using a defibrillator, stroke, burns, bleeds, severe allergic reaction, choking, seizures and breaks. Our training is backed up by the latest in medical research updates and this class is accredited by The CPD Standards Office.

Just like our award-winning baby & child classes, our adult awareness classes are fun, engaging and memorable and you’ll take away a wealth of knowledge as well as a 40-page comprehensive first aid manual which covers all of the life-saving advice from the class.

Gather your family or a group of friends and book a class near you now. Follow the link in the bio to check our website for information on available classes in your area.

You have it in you to save a life. What could be more important?"