Mini First Aid Expert Advice

The pain and trauma of burns and scalds

We talk about burns a lot at Mini First Aid for very good reason – a burn injury is not a bruise or a scrape which will heal and be forg...

Posted on Oct 10, 2024 by Lawrence

World First Aid Day 2024: First Aid and Sports

Saturday 14th September is World First Aid day and the theme this year is ‘First Aid and Sports’. At Mini First Aid we’ve d...

Posted on Sep 11, 2024 by Charlotte

Could you be the newest member of the Mini First Aid team?

Our almost 70 strong network of franchises are actively seeking first aid trainers to join their busy teams. From teaching our signature 2...

Posted on Sep 4, 2024 by Charlotte

Craniosynostosis - what to do when your baby has a misshapen head

This week we are shining a light on a condition known as craniosynostosis (sometimes known as misshapen head). It’s a rare condition aff...

Posted on Sep 3, 2024 by Charlotte

A Room-by-Room Guide to Keeping Your Little One Safe

It's Child Safety Week, so we've asked the experts at Fred Safety to put together this handy guide to avoid painful trapped fingers, tumbles...

Posted on Jun 4, 2024 by Charlotte

Asthma attacks - how to spot them and what to do

Yesterday it was World Asthma Day, so at Mini First Aid we thought it was an ideal time to shine a spotlight on this common lung condition....

Posted on May 7, 2024 by Charlotte

Epilepsy and seizures

We’ve teamed up with Epilepsy Society this week to help spread their “Calm, Cushion, Call” messaging. This simple first aid advice o...

Posted on Mar 26, 2024 by Charlotte

Millie, the First Aid Superhero!

World Down’s Syndrome Day falls on 21st March every year, and for 2024 the theme is “End the Stereotypes”. The idea is that everyone...

Posted on Mar 19, 2024 by Charlotte

Autism Spectrum Disorder and Children's Mental Health

Children’s Mental Health Week takes place from 5-11th February. This year the theme is “My Voice Matters”. We’ve teamed up with th...

Posted on Feb 6, 2024 by Charlotte

Impetigo - the most common children's skin infection

If your child has ever had a crusty skin condition that looks a bit like cornflakes (grim, we know!), they’ve probably had a brush with...

Posted on Jan 23, 2024 by Charlotte