Mini First Aid Warrington

23/03/2026

If you're a fan of podcasts, you've probably found our Family Health Podcast on Spotify or Apple or wherever you like to listen, but if you're more of a visual person, you can find all of our podcast conversations over on our YouTube channel!

Over 5 series, sponsored by Things Happen, we have covered topics that really matter to you as parents and carers, with the help of experts and parents with lived experience.

We have chatted about sepsis, bronchiolitis, parental overwhelm, children's anxiety, fussy eating, head injuries, chickenpox, meningitis and much, much more!

Come and find us over on YouTube: https://youtube.com/?si=U73l5DbjE1wwj9yH

21/03/2026

Warrington families who are concerned about Meningitis hopefully this will help.

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

Recent statistics from the NSPCC show that 66% of boys and 40% of girls will sustain a fracture by their 15th birthday - that’s a heck of a lot of broken bones!

Would you know how to spot the signs of a fracture and what to do? 👇

Are you prepared to deal with a broken bone? Because the chances are you may have to at some point, especially if you have a boy! Recent s...

18/03/2026

If your child started choking at lunchtime today, would you know what to do?

If they had a febrile seizure tomorrow, could you recognise it?

If you found a rash that didn’t fade under a glass, would you panic, or act?

You don’t need a medical degree to save a life.

You just need 2 hours and the right training.

Mini First Aid classes teach you exactly what to do in an emergency, with practical, life-saving advice delivered in a relaxed, friendly and memorable way.

And, our baby & child first aid class is officially a GOLD award-winning pregnancy product!

Give yourself the tools to stay calm in a crisis 💚

Find a class near you https://www.minifirstaid.co.uk/classes/classes-for-parents-carers

17/03/2026

🚨 Baby & Child First Aid Class at The Little Gym Widnes 🚨

Do you know what to do in an emergency involving your baby or child?
Join our friendly Mini First Aid class and feel confident knowing you can handle situations like choking, CPR, burns, bumps, bleeding, febrile seizures and more.

👶 Perfect for parents, grandparents & carers
⏱ 2-hour relaxed, small group session
📍 The Little Gym Widnes
📅 Saturday 25th April – 10:30am

Spaces are limited, so don’t wait!
Book your place now or message for more details.

📞 Text / Call: 07765890512
🌐 warrington.minifirstaid.co.uk

Being prepared could save a life ❤️

27/02/2026

Sharing from Resuscitation Council UK ❤️
Doing something is always better than doing nothing. 💚

25/02/2026

It only takes seconds for an accident to happen.
Knowing what to do can save a life.

We are running a Mini First Aid Baby & Child First Aid class at The Little Gym Widnes on Saturday 28th February, and we’d love for you to join us.

This 2-hour class could give you the confidence to:
👶 Help a choking baby
❤️ Perform CPR
🌡 Manage a febrile seizure
🔥 Treat burns
🧠 Spot signs of meningitis

Every parent hopes they’ll never need it — but every parent should know it.

Book your place https://warrington.minifirstaid.co.uk/classes/classes-for-parents-carers

Tag a parent who needs this 💬

18/02/2026

Is it just a sore throat…or something more? 👅

Sore throats are very common in children, especially during cold and flu season which is right now!

Most sore throats are caused by viruses and will get better on their own with rest, fluids and appropriate pain relief. A viral sore throat often comes with a runny nose, cough or other cold symptoms, and antibiotics won’t help.

Sometimes, though, a sore throat may be:

Tonsillitis, which is an inflammation of the tonsils. Your child may have a very sore throat, red or swollen tonsils, pain when swallowing, a fever, earache and just feel generally very poorly.

In more severe cases, you might see pus-filled spots or white patches on the tonsils, and/or swollen glands in the neck.

Tonsillitis is usually viral and will get better on its own but can sometimes be bacterial and require antibiotics. To help treat the symptoms, ensure your child gets plenty of rest, age-appropriate medication and cool drinks to soothe the throat.

It could also be Strep A which is a common type of bacteria which can cause a range of flu-like symptoms, such as high temperature, swollen glands or an aching body, as well as a sore throat. It can also cause a rash or scabs or painful, hot and swollen areas of skin.

Most Strep A infections are not serious and will get better on their own.

If you’re unsure, or if your child has any of the following symptoms, contact NHS 111 or your GP for advice.

- Severe or worsening symptoms that last more that 5-6 days
- Difficulty swallowing or drooling
- A high temperature that isn’t improving
- White patches or pus filled spots on the tonsils
- Signs they are becoming very unwell
- Your child is unable to eat or drink

As always, trust your instincts.

You know your child best 💚

17/02/2026

🥞 Visits to the NHS website's advice on burns and scalds nearly DOUBLES on Pancake Day 😱

Making pancakes with your little ones can be super fun, but should also come with a warning about burns and scalds. It's so easy for you or your child to brush against a hot pan or griddle, or to put tiny hands on a hot pan handle.

If the worst happens and your child does get a burn, run the burn under cool or lukewarm running water for at least 20-minutes, remove any clothing or jewellery near the burn and call 111 or 999 if necessary.

After running under cool, running water, cover with cling-film or a sterile, non-fluffy dressing or cloth.

You can check out more advice on burns in our Stories today.

Stay safe and enjoy those pancakes!

16/02/2026

Sharing from Early Help and SEND Warrington.
Places where kids eat free or for £1 this half term 👍🏼

We thought this may help over half term 😁

16/02/2026

We’ve been busy! 🚑
Lots of first aid courses delivered recently and what a brilliant bunch of learners 👏

We love making first aid fun, interactive, and confidence-building — taking the fear out of first aid one course at a time.

Huge well done to everyone who got stuck in, asked great questions, and practised lifesaving skills like pros 💪

Remember: first aid doesn’t have to be scary — it just takes a little know-how and confidence!

13/02/2026

Building a generation of life savers 💚

Well done to all the children at Great Sankey Primary School.
We’ve loved delivering first aid for children sessions at your school! ⭐
The children were absolutely amazing — so engaged, enthusiastic, and brilliant throughout. Thank you for having us. It was a pleasure working with such a fantastic school and wonderful children. 💙👏

https://warrington.minifirstaid.co.uk/