Mini First Aid Merseyside

27/02/2026

24/02/2026

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!

12/02/2026

You probably know a child who would be described as being ‘on the spectrum’ or who has had or is waiting for a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

But are there really more children living with autism now than a few decades ago, or are we simply better at spotting the signs and diagnosing now?

We chatted with Dr Hannah Hobson, lecturer in Psychology, who leads a specialist research lab on autism and language disorders to answer all your questions and dispel the myths and misunderstandings about autism and the autism ‘spectrum’.

You can listen to our chat on our podcast - just search Family Health by Mini First Aid wherever you get your podcasts and head to episode 26.

Childrens Mental Health Week

03/02/2026

If your child is in primary school, nursery or pre-school, you will likely have had a “head bump form” in their schoolbag at some point!

Head bumps can be very serious in little ones, and it is really important to know the signs of a concussion.

Check out the slides here for everything you need to know about children's head bumps 💚

03/02/2026

Spaces available this Friday at John Lewis Liverpool One for our Parent Carer 2 hour class. Come along and learn or refresh skills that could help you in a first aid emergency with your little ones.
See comments for the link to book 💚

02/02/2026

Meet this amazing Mama and hear her review of our class at the incredible Beyond Midwives venue in Liverpool. So lovely to meet you and thank you 💚

Check out Kes_IVFjourney’s video.

26/01/2026

Does it feel like your child grows out of their shoes almost as soon as they are in them? Until the age of three, your child’s foot will grow around 2mm a month, that’s two sizes per year on average in the first 3-4 years of life.

So it’s pretty important that you measure your child’s feet regularly in those early years, organisations like Clarks recommend every 6-8 weeks until they are around 4 years of age.

Take a look at our guide to measuring and checking at home, this was created from the resources found on the website - check this out for lots more brilliant information and measuring advice.

26/01/2026

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Lilycroft Primary School in Manningham, Bradford, recently received learning life-saving first aid skills.

12/01/2026

Data showed that cases of Whooping Cough rose in England and Wales in 2024 and while we don't yet have stats for 2025, it's important that you know the signs to look out for.

The UK Health Security Agency warned of a steady decline in uptake of the vaccine in pregnant women and children. Please chat with your GP or midwife about vaccination.

Take a few moments today to familiarise yourself with the vaccines available and the symptoms and dangers of whooping cough so that you can make an informed decision 💚