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29/05/2026

If your child has any of the signs or symptoms of diabetes, you should take them straight to the doctor and ask for a blood glucose test.

The most common symptoms of type 1 diabetes in children are:

🚽 Toilet: Going to the toilet a lot to pass urine, bed wetting by a previously dry child or heavier nappies in babies. Getting up in the night to go to the toilet.
💦 Thirsty: Being really thirsty and not being able to quench the thirst. Your child may ask for a drink more often, finish drinks very quickly or you may notice they generally drink more.
💤 Tired: Feeling more tired than usual. Having less energy than normal, not playing as often, less energy for sports
🪞 Thinner: Losing weight or looking thinner than usual.

You may also notice your child getting more infections than usual.

Type 1 diabetes is the most common type of diabetes in children. Symptoms tend to come on within a matter of days or weeks and you should get urgent medical help if you notice any of these symptoms.

The symptoms of type 2 diabetes in children are the same as they are for type 1 diabetes, but they may be less obvious and develop more slowly, for example over weeks or months but you may still notice them.

Please see your GP as quickly as possible if you suspect your child may be struggling with this condition. A quick and simple finger-prick test can help identify high blood sugar levels. If diabetes is suspected, your GP will refer your child to a specialist diabetes team or hospital for further assessment, and further tests will be carried out to help confirm the diagnosis.

For lots more information directly from Diabetes UK check out Episode 12 of the Family Health Podcast where we do a deep dive into this condition, including what to look out for, what to do and what you can expect if your child gets a diabetes diagnosis. 💚

27/05/2026

Been thinking about a First Aid class to help calm some of your baby fears? Well join us in Newton Aycliffe at Glow Church in their homely classroom space.

Here’s what you’ll learn 👇🏻
You’ll learn to remain calm under pressure in an emergency situation which means you’ll make good choices and not waste time panicking.
You’ll develop the confidence to step in and give the right treatment in a situation where every second counts.
You’ll learn ways you wouldn’t have thought about to protect your child in your home. You don’t know what you don’t know when it comes to child safety.
Learning the correct first response treatment can help reduce recovery times for some injuries such as burns. It really matters to do the right thing as quickly as possible.
You will have FUN learning in a practical, hands-on way so you won’t forget a thing! Our classes are memorable and enjoyable, not a boring presentation that you’ll drift from and forget!

Book through our sister site, durham.minifirstaid.co.uk

26/05/2026

Nothing means more than hearing how much confidence our courses give to new parents.

Thank you, Nicole, for such a beautiful review.

If you’re expecting, a new parent, or simply want to feel more prepared, our Baby & Child First Aid classes are here for you.
Confidence saves lives.

25/05/2026

GBeen thinking about a First Aid class to help calm some of your baby fears? Well join us in Hartlepool Tomorrow 26th May at 6pm

Here’s what you’ll learn 👇🏻
You’ll learn to remain calm under pressure in an emergency situation which means you’ll make good choices and not waste time panicking.

You’ll develop the confidence to step in and give the right treatment in a situation where every second counts.

You’ll learn ways you wouldn’t have thought about to protect your child in your home. You don’t know what you don’t know when it comes to child safety.

Learning the correct first response treatment can help reduce recovery times for some injuries such as burns. It really matters to do the right thing as quickly as possible.

You will have FUN learning in a practical, hands-on way so you won’t forget a thing! Our classes are memorable and enjoyable, not a boring presentation that you’ll drift from and forget!

Booking via our sister site, durham.minifirstaid.co.uk or DM to guarantee your place

24/05/2026

Just a tiny reminder from the pale skin on the other side of this account.

It’s gonna be a hot one 🤣🤣

21/05/2026

The Daniel Baird Foundation was set up in memory of Daniel, who died from a catastrophic bleed from a stab wound in 2017. The Foundation works tirelessly to raise awareness of the importance of having publicly accessible bleeding control packs available.

We have been working closely with Dr Lynne Baird MBE and The Daniel Baird Foundation to educate about the treatment of life-threatening bleeds by adding this training as standard to all of our workplace first aid courses*.

Catastrophic bleeding does not only happen in stabbings, there are many circumstances, such as car accidents and work-related injuries, in which someone could incur a wound that can bleed out. For the cost of a kit, a life could be saved, and a family spared lifelong grief knowing that they could perhaps have survived.

Our franchisees heard from the foundation at our annual conference, it was such a powerful and emotive session. We’re beyond pleased to have added this training to our workplace courses; we believe all workplaces should be able to deal with an emergency like this.

This will be rolled out across our network by October this year.

*except for the 3-hour annual refresher course due to time restraints

19/05/2026

A hot drink spill on a nappy can cause a severe burn fast.
Nappies hold liquid — which means they also hold the heat.

If it happens, remove the nappy straight away (unless it’s stuck to the skin).

Burns to the ge***al area can be serious, so always get them checked if you’re unsure.

Want to feel confident handling burns? Join our Baby & Child First Aid class everyone gets a booklet to take home with information from the Children's Burns Trust .

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18/05/2026

Been thinking about a First Aid class to help calm some of your baby fears? Well join us in Newton Aycliffe at Glow Church in their homely classroom space.

Here’s what you’ll learn 👇🏻

You’ll learn to remain calm under pressure in an emergency situation which means you’ll make good choices and not waste time panicking.

You’ll develop the confidence to step in and give the right treatment in a situation where every second counts.

You’ll learn ways you wouldn’t have thought about to protect your child in your home. You don’t know what you don’t know when it comes to child safety.

Learning the correct first response treatment can help reduce recovery times for some injuries such as burns. It really matters to do the right thing as quickly as possible.

You will have FUN learning in a practical, hands-on way so you won’t forget a thing! Our classes are memorable and enjoyable, not a boring presentation that you’ll drift from and forget!

17/05/2026

Would it surprise you to learn that each year, more than 400 babies and children in the UK have a stroke and that some can occur before a baby is even born?

As we reach the end of Stroke Awareness Month, it's worth taking a few moments to familiarise yourself with stroke signs and symptoms and remind yourself of the key actions to take if you suspect stroke in your child or an adult.

You'll find additional resources at the thestrokeassociation website and you can listen to our founder Kate talk about her personal family experience of stroke in episode 3 of the Family Health Podcast on Spotify, Apple and all major podcast platforms.

15/05/2026

Schools, a quick heads‑up about Benedict’s Law.
The official training requirements have not yet been released by the Department for Education — which means no provider can currently offer accredited or compliant “Benedict’s Law training”.

At Mini First Aid Tees Valley, we’re doing this the right way:
✔ Allergy & anaphylaxis training available now
✔ Pre‑book your Benedict’s Law training for September
✔ Fully updated once the official guidance is published

If you see organisations advertising “Benedict’s Law training” today, please be aware it cannot yet be official. We’ll make sure your school gets the correct, compliant training as soon as the standards are released.

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