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05/04/2026

Join Us for Animal Trust Teesside Open Day! 🐾 Update 5 April - sign-up form now working, sorry for the inconvenience.

Our Teesside Pet A&E centre (Thornaby) will be opening its doors on Saturday 25th April (12pm–2pm) and you’re invited! Bring the whole family along to this fun, interactive event.

✨ Go behind the scenes with a guided tour
✨ Meet our friendly vets, nurses and support team
✨ Enjoy hands-on activities for both adults and children

🎟️ Spaces are limited – book your arrival time now to secure your place. Sign-up here 👉 https://www.animaltrust.org.uk/about-us/sign-up-for-event

First aid knowledge gives you control in chaos. Being prepared is the best gift you can give your pet.
05/04/2026

First aid knowledge gives you control in chaos. Being prepared is the best gift you can give your pet.

05/04/2026

Sunday morning, have you already hiked 30 miles or are you staying in bed??

Cats’ whiskers are highly sensitive and provide information about their environment. Changes in whisker positioning, bre...
04/04/2026

Cats’ whiskers are highly sensitive and provide information about their environment. Changes in whisker positioning, breakage, or damage may indicate stress, injury, or illness. Pet First Aid training encourages owners to observe subtle cues, as early detection allows prompt intervention and better outcomes.

Understanding these signals strengthens the connection between owner and pet and complements general first aid knowledge. Regular observation promotes overall wellbeing and ensures that emerging health issues are noticed quickly.

04/04/2026

Did you know?

APRIL IS NATIONAL PET FIRST AID AWARENESS MONTH

04/04/2026

💙❤️ Our Defibrillator located at Oxford Road Baptist Church was deployed to a Medical Emergency on Thursday, the lifesaving saving device has not been returned. We are aware this could be for a variety of reasons and understand there could be delays returning it. ❤️💙

Do you know the whereabouts of the defibrillator?

Please contact us if you can help return this device.

Pet First Aid training teaches how to immobilise limbs safely. Using splints, bandages, or improvised materials, owners ...
03/04/2026

Pet First Aid training teaches how to immobilise limbs safely. Using splints, bandages, or improvised materials, owners learn to support the injured area without causing additional pain or damage. Handling the pet gently, maintaining calm, and avoiding sudden movements are key to preventing stress and further injury.

Join us at our next class to learn more

First Aid confidence starts with proper training, and our next qualification day in Hartlepool on 26th April is now open...
02/04/2026

First Aid confidence starts with proper training, and our next qualification day in Hartlepool on 26th April is now open to book. If you need Paediatric First Aid, Emergency Paediatric First Aid, or Emergency First Aid at Work, this hands‑on session gives you the calm, practical skills that genuinely save lives. Ideal for nurseries, schools, childminders and small businesses across the North East. Join us, learn CPR and bleeding control, and leave with OFSTED and HSE‑compliant certification. Book your place today with Red Fox Learning.

Our sister company / Recruiting: Freelance (Human!) First Aid Trainer (Durham & Tees Valley)Ideal for parents returni...
02/04/2026

Our sister company / Recruiting: Freelance (Human!) First Aid Trainer (Durham & Tees Valley)

Ideal for parents returning to work, teachers & healthcare professionals
Mini First Aid Durham & Tees Valley is growing, and we’re looking for a warm, confident trainer to deliver our friendly, practical first aid classes across the area. This role is perfect if you’ve spent years caring, teaching or supporting others — whether that’s in the classroom, on the ward, or at home raising your family. You don’t need to know everything already; we provide full training, ongoing support and can lend equipment while you get started.

Who thrives in this role:
• Parents returning to work who want flexible, meaningful hours
• Teachers / early years professionals who love engaging a room
• Healthcare professionals wanting a community‑focused role

Essential requirements:
• Full UK driving licence + own vehicle
• Enhanced DBS (we can help you obtain this)
• Willingness to complete FAW, Paediatric First Aid & Safeguarding

This is a freelance role (approx. 4–8 hours a week to start, with room to grow). Most sessions run on evenings and weekends. Pay includes a session fee plus a share of product sales.
If you’d love to empower families and workplaces with life‑saving skills, we’d love to hear from you.

📧 Send a short note about why you’d like to join us and your experience: deborah@minifirstaid.co.uk
If someone comes to mind who’d be perfect, please share.

Dogs are highly attuned to human emotions and often respond to stress signals from their owners. This sensitivity can af...
01/04/2026

Dogs are highly attuned to human emotions and often respond to stress signals from their owners. This sensitivity can affect their behaviour during emergencies, making calmness and confidence essential when administering first aid.

Pet First Aid training teaches owners to remain composed, providing reassurance to the animal while performing necessary procedures. Dogs respond to the handler’s tone of voice, body language, and energy, so staying calm helps them cooperate and reduces fear.

This connection is particularly important in stressful situations, such as handling injuries, performing CPR, or managing anxious pets. Training also demonstrates how positive reinforcement, gentle restraint, and calm guidance enhance trust, making first aid less frightening and more effective.

By understanding the emotional link between owner and pet, handlers gain a greater appreciation of the role their own composure plays in successful care. Practising calm, controlled responses builds confidence in both the human and the animal, ultimately creating a safer environment for emergencies.
Pet First Aid isn’t just about technical skills—it’s about communication, empathy, and partnership. Recognising your dog’s ability to sense your mood allows you to provide care that is both effective and reassuring.

01/04/2026

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