Mini First Aid Mid Kent

18/03/2026

Check out this Mini First Aid Blog on Meningitis signs and symptoms, this is a topic we cover in our baby and child first aid classes 💚

Our thoughts are with anyone that has been effected by the recent outbreak 💚

https://www.minifirstaid.co.uk/blog/meningitis-know-the-signs-and-symptoms?fbclid=IwdGRjcAQn8LZleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEe4bJA563v_qKPsRQOYTQGTtL2OthPRh2eqyMg3A2DkTSWoeOebrYEO4sV56o_aem_gXlpojO_vq6CB-KBl8ziwA

At our Mini First Aid classes, parents tell us that meningitis is the disease they fear most. Over the winter months, cases of meningitis an...

13/03/2026

So so proud to be a part of something so amazing 😍 - thank you for all that you do Mini First Aid 🫶🏻

There are over 1,000 franchise brands in the UK, so it is a huge honour to make the Elite Franchise Top 100 franchises, for which our founder, Kate, and husband Matt, were presented with our certificate last night.

The HSBC Elite Franchise TOP 100 Awards is the UK’s definitive official list celebrating excellence in the franchise community. To make that list, along with some of the biggest names in UK business, such as McDonald's, Molly Maid, WaterBabies and Stagecoach, is huge for our small business that started at Kate's kitchen table.

At last night's award ceremony, we were also nominated for an award recognising diversity and inclusion in our training - something we are incredibly proud to be leading in the first aid industry in the UK. Sadly, we didn't win that award on the night, but getting our Top 100 certificate was a proud moment!

Thank you to HSBC Elite Franchise for the recognition and to Platinum Wave Franchisingand British Franchise Association for your support.

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04/03/2026

At each of our classes we welcome new and expectant parents, so a mix of bumps and babies 💚

Our award winning baby and child first aid classes cover SO much and are still a bitesize 2 hours and just £30 per person.

Like all these wonderful families that we met at the this weekend just gone, you will leave feeling MUCH MORE CONFIDENT that you will know how to act to help your little one in an emergency.

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Most of these families had done some first aid training before, most years ago and very little Paediatric training - the techniques are different between adults and children!

Even between a baby and a child they’re different, and different for a reason.

We class a baby as 0 - 12 months and a child as 12 months +

Would you know what to do for your child?

We are next at the on 18th April.

Link in bio to book or follow:

https://midkent.minifirstaid.co.uk/classes/open/24825

03/03/2026

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.

28/02/2026

When they’re not punching each other, they’re the sweetest little brothers 💙🩵 x

26/02/2026

Mini First Aid Mid Kent works with many charities across Kent, delivering our baby and child first aid class at our special charity rate, making it even more accessible. ✅

This week we had the pleasure of working with Action Medway Universal Parenting Programme again and what a lovely bunch of families 🙂

The attendees ranged from expectant parents working in early years but wanting a refresh (did you know the guidance from The Resus Council on CPR and choking changed at the end of last year?!), to new parents about to embark on their weaning journey.

I always reference SR Nutrition in my classes who has written a brilliant book if you are particularly anxious about weaning - you are not alone!

There is also the amazing Solid Starts app ✅

Please get in touch if you want to work with us:

midkent@minifirstaid.co.uk

Or to book a place on one of our open classes, find your nearest one here;

https://midkent.minifirstaid.co.uk/classes/classes-for-parents-carers

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"This was a brilliant first aid class. I felt so much more confident afterwards in my ability to give first aid to children. I’m a mum to a toddler and also now working in a job around children, so I wanted to make sure that I knew what to do in an emergency. Sarah was fantastic at explaining things clearly and answering all questions. I really enjoyed being able to practice on the dummies as it gave me the much needed awareness of just how much effort is needed for CPR. Would highly recommend to anyone and everyone! Thank you! 🙏🏻"

25/02/2026

YES to realism and breaking taboos to save women's lives! 👏

For women, CPR can look a little bit different due to our anatomy.

Because of this, St John reported that a third of people are afraid to give CPR to a woman because they are worried about touching breasts.

According to CUH Resuscitation Services, which implemented these breast overlays to their manikins, adult defibrillator pad placement is the same for all patients.

However in some cases, breast tissue may need to be moved gently so pads can be placed directly on the chest wall.

This inclusive, realistic training equipment helps reduce uncertainty when someone needs help and instead gives anyone the confidence to give CPR correctly! ❤️