Mini First Aid Peterborough & Boston

14/01/2026

This month, the Government launched a chickenpox vaccination programme in England, which aims to protect around half a million children each year

GP practices will offer eligible children a combined vaccine for measles, mumps, rubella and varicella (MMRV) - the clinical term for chickenpox - as part of the routine infant vaccination schedule.

According to Government research, chickenpox in childhood results in an estimated £24 million in parental lost income and productivity every year in the UK, so it's hoped that the vaccine will mean children miss fewer days in nursery and school, so parents will not need to take time off work to care for them.

Lots more information on the vaccine can be found at the link in the comments. Please see your GP to check if your child is eligible and to discuss any concerns you may have.

14/01/2026

With Spinal Muscular Atrophy very much in the news at the moment, we recommend following this charity page if you would like to find out more 💚

14/01/2026

13/01/2026

Worried about weaning and choking? You're not alone. Many parents & carers who attend our baby & child first aid class say this is their number one fear when it comes to their baby.

Our award-winning baby & child first aid class will help allay your fears.

Classes cover first aid from birth to 18 years and will give you the confidence to deal with:

Choking
CPR
Burns
Breaks
Bleeding
Trips & Falls
Head Bumps
Febrile Seizures

We also provide Meningitis and Sepsis awareness training in this class.

Classes are perfect for expectant parents, parents, grandparents, carers, nannies, extended family members, or anyone who might look after your little one!

We have classes all across the UK. You can find out more about what is available in your area by clicking the link in our bio and popping your postcode into the search bar on the Classes page of our website.

Knowledge is power when it comes to protecting and looking after our little ones. You have it in you to save a life 💚

30/12/2025

Before we say goodbye to 2025…let’s look what we achieved together.

💚 In 2025, we trained over 30,000 parents and carers, 8,000 workplace delegates and a whopping 52,000 school children in life-saving first aid.

💚 We celebrated our 10-year business birthday at an emotional conference with birthday wishes from Giovanna Fletcher, The Unmumsy Mum and Sara Davies.

💚 Our founder Kate joined a Coppafeel trek in the Brecon Beacons in memory of her lovely friend Lisa. A huge physical and emotional challenge. Kate raised over £7,000 for the breast cancer charity.

💚 We attended the Baby & Toddler Shows across the UK, providing first aid demos and expert talks to tens of thousands of new and expectant parents.

💚 We won top awards at the BFA, Best Businesswoman, and Mother & Baby Awards and entered Elite Franchising’s Top 100

💚 In the space of a few weeks, we trained our entire network and adapted our lesson plans to reflect new CPR and choking technique guidelines introduced by the Resuscitation Council UK.

💚 Our team appeared on local radio stations across the UK this year, talking about all things first aid for babies and children and our lovely Kate collaborated with the incredible Happy Mum, Happy Baby podcast.

💚 Teddy instant cold pack arrived on the shelves!

💚 We joined the awesome female-founder network, Buy Women Built - so inspiring to see what women are creating, building and doing in the business and retail world and a real honour to be part of it.

💚 Our podcast surpassed 17,000 digital downloads - blown away!

💚 Most importantly of all - none of this would be possible without the work of our network across the UK and YOU! Our amazing audience and customers who chose this year to train with us, or follow us on socials, or chat to friends and family about the work that we do. Nothing is more important than spreading the word about learning how to save a life and you have helped us do this in so many ways in 2025.

Thank you 💚

25/12/2025

From all of the team at Mini First Aid Peterborough and Boston, we wish you and your little ones a very happy and special Christmas 💚

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.

I know this from my own personal experiences and looking back, I am so glad that I persevered and looked for help. I know I would have regretted it if I had of given up.

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.

Thankfully, for me, after receiving help things quickly changed and it became a wonderful experience which I continued until my children over a year old. Ultimately, how you feed your baby is your decision, but if you choose to breast feed and you are finding it difficult please accept the help that is out there.

Good luck ♥️

14/12/2025

An example of why children should be taught first aid from a young age. She knew exactly what to do. Amazing girl 👏

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. Our Home & Away bundle is available now on our website shop, link in the comments!

14/12/2025

⚠️ Trigger Warning ⚠️ This is the awful reality of sepsis. Please learn the symptoms and be aware. William’s mother, Melissa Mead MBE, joined us on the Family Health Podcast to talk about losing her little boy and the work she now does as an ambassador with The Sepsis Trust. Please listen. It could help you advocate for your child https://www.buzzsprout.com/2184565/episodes/13929781