Mini First Aid Bedfordshire & Luton

14/03/2026

✨ I’m still a little bit in shock writing this… ✨

Next week I’ll be heading to the Mini First Aid Conference where franchises from across the UK come together for CPD, collaboration and the annual awards evening.

I’m incredibly proud to share that I’ve been nominated for the Above & Beyond Award. 💛

Mini First Aid Bedfordshire & Luton has only been running for around 18 months, so to receive a nomination like this already means so much and truly makes all the hard work worthwhile.

A huge thank you to everyone who has supported Mini First Aid Bedfordshire & Luton — whether you’ve attended a class, invited us into your school or workplace, recommended us to friends, or supported us on social media. I’m so grateful for every bit of support.

And a very special thank you to Andrea, who delivers many of our classes. I’m incredibly lucky to have such a brilliant and experienced trainer working alongside me.

Wish me luck for next weekend… I’ll keep you posted! 🤞✨

Fingers crossed! 🤞

11/03/2026

Mini First Aid Bedfordshire & Luton – So far this month…

✨ 240 children in Years 3–6 trained in first aid
👶 Baby & Child First Aid in Houghton Regis 1st/3rd Houghton Regis Scout Group
🛍️ Leighton Buzzard NCT Nearly New Sale Leighton Buzzard and District NCT
💜 Celebrating International Women’s Day The Bee's Knees Business Club CIC
⛑️ Paediatric First Aid course delivered

Want to learn lifesaving skills too?
Get involved – book a class or message for details.

👶 Baby & Child First Aid classes this weekend in Bedford and Leighton Buzzard.

10/03/2026

What if we told you that a high temperature could cause your child to have a seizure, and many parents have never even heard of it?

It’s called a febrile seizure, and more often than not, when parents come to our baby & child first aid classes, it’s the first time they learn that this can happen.

We never share information to frighten you. We share it because knowledge replaces panic with composure 💚

If your child ever experiences a febrile seizure and you’ve never heard of one before, it can be incredibly distressing. But when you understand what’s happening and what to do, you feel calmer, more confident and in control.

Forewarned really is forearmed when it comes to our little ones.

Swipe/Scroll for clear, simple information every parent should know 💚

10/03/2026

What if we told you that a high temperature could cause your child to have a seizure, and many parents have never even heard of it?

It’s called a febrile seizure, and more often than not, when parents come to our baby & child first aid classes, it’s the first time they learn that this can happen.

We never share information to frighten you. We share it because knowledge replaces panic with composure 💚

If your child ever experiences a febrile seizure and you’ve never heard of one before, it can be incredibly distressing. But when you understand what’s happening and what to do, you feel calmer, more confident and in control.

Forewarned really is forearmed when it comes to our little ones.

Swipe/Scroll for clear, simple information every parent should know 💚

08/03/2026

Every newborn baby in the UK is offered a newborn hearing screening test - here’s what you need to know as a parent.

Around 1-2 in every 1,000 babies are born with permanent hearing loss in one or both ears. This increases to around 1 in 100 babies who have spent more than 48 hours in neonatal intensive care.

Most babies with hearing loss are born into families with no history of hearing problems. That’s why this screening matters.

The newborn hearing test helps identify permanent hearing loss as early as possible, so families can access the right support, advice and treatment from the very beginning. Early diagnosis gives babies the very best chance to develop speech, language and communication skills, and to build strong bonds with the people around them.

If you give birth in hospital, the test is usually offered before you go home. If you have a home birth, or leave hospital quickly, a healthcare professional or health visitor will arrange it within the first few weeks.

The test is quick, safe and painless. A small soft earpiece is placed in your baby’s ear and gentle clicking sounds are played. The equipment measures how your baby’s ears respond to the sounds.
The test only takes a few minutes and most babies sleep through it.

Most babies will get a clear result straight away. Some babies will need another test, which doesn’t necessarily mean there’s a hearing problem, it can happen if your baby is unsettled, there’s fluid in the ear, or there was background noise during the test.

If further checks are needed, you’ll be referred to a specialist audiology team for more detailed assessments.

Screening is your choice, but it’s offered because early identification can make a huge difference.

If you’re expecting or have recently welcomed your baby, it’s completely normal to have questions about all the newborn checks. Being informed helps you feel confident in those early days.

08/03/2026

If a woman collapsed in front of you, would you step in and perform CPR?

Now consider that you need to remove their bra – does this change your answer? We’re not trying to be crude, or catch you out, just highlight a harsh reality.

Women are less likely than men to receive bystander CPR. Fact. ♀️ 💓

Actually, one in three female cardiac arrest patients receive no CPR until crews arrive on scene. Early CPR and defibrillation can double someone’s chances of survival but without any intervention, someone in cardiac arrest will die.

Modesty should never get in the way of saving a life.

08/03/2026

07/03/2026

Leighton buzzard NCT nearly new sale
Cottesloe school, Wing
LU7 0NY
Come and say hi and ask about the first aid classes i offer after you've grabbed all your bargains!!!

06/03/2026

✨ Three incredible days of Kids First Aid training! ✨
Over the past 3 days, we’ve had the absolute pleasure of training 240 children across Years 3–6 in two fantastic schools:
🏫 St Mary’s Catholic School, Caddington
🏫 St Vincent’s Catholic School, Houghton Regis
The children were AMAZING – such good learners, so engaged, and so keen to get involved. Watching their confidence grow as they practised their new lifesaving skills has been the best feeling.
We may be two very tired trainers… but we are also incredibly happy and proud! 💛
Empowering children with first aid skills is something truly special – you never know when that knowledge could help save a life.
Well done to every single child who took part! 🌟

04/03/2026

Our trainer Andrea will be running this class for The Nomad Dads... get in touch now before all the places go....

🚑 Dads Only: Baby & Child First Aid

📅 19th March
⏰ 18:00–20:00
📍 Eastcotts Family Hub, Shorts Building, Shortstown

Learn CPR, choking, burns, breaks, bleeding, febrile seizures & meningitis awareness.

Hosted & funded by The Nomad Dads Society C.I.C (thanks to parish funding) and delivered by Mini First Aid.

A few spaces left — if you're in the Bedford area, and you're a dad, message me to grab one!