Mini First Aid Leicestershire, Kettering & Corby

09/01/2026

With snow landing across much of the UK recently and scenes of traffic chaos, here is some information about hypothermia, including some guidance on what NOT to do, which might surprise you!

If you have to travel by car this winter season, think about what you would do if the worst happened and you broke down or were stuck in bad weather. What emergency supplies could you have in your car to keep you and your family safe?

We don't travel anywhere without our Family First Aid Kit in the car, which contains two foil blankets which can be used to retain heat. We hope we will never have to use them, but, if we are stuck on the side of a motorway we will be very grateful they are there 💚

If your first aid kits needs updating, why not have a look at what we have available online

🛍 https://minifirstaidshop.co.uk/LEICESTER

Stay safe and why not share your recommendations for emergency car supplies in the comments to help other families 👇

08/01/2026

Very cold weather increases the demand on NHS services. Choosing the most appropriate service for your symptoms can make a real difference.

🔵 Call NHS 111 if you’re unsure where to turn
🔵 Visit a pharmacy for advice on many seasonal illnesses
🔵 Contact your GP for symptoms that aren’t improving
🔵 Go to an Urgent Treatment Centre when it is urgent but not life threatening
🔵 Only use the Emergency Department or call 999 for life-threatening illness or injury

Using the right service helps you get the care you need and reduces pressure on hospitals.

Find out more: https://www.uhleicester.nhs.uk/patients-visitors/emergency/

08/01/2026

Sometimes its not the paramedics or the doctors who make the first difference, it's an ordinary person who knew what to do.That could be you! Our First Aid Awareness Class for Adults gives you the knowledge and confidence to act in emergencies such as cardiac arrest, choking, stroke, burns and severe bleeding. Delivered in a relaxed and practical way, the class is accredited, up to date and designed to stick with you long after the session ends. Because saving lives starts with learning the basics.

This months class is being held at Waltham on the Wolds Village Hall

Book now at https://leicester.minifirstaid.co.uk/

Run a business and would like to organise a private class for employees, drop me a message for further information 💚

07/01/2026

It is safe to say that our little new year incident has sparked (pun totally intended 🤪) a revisit to all things burns related! So here is a quick recap on how to treat burns, minimise pain and prevent scarring. Swipe through for all the information you need and save this post to refer back to

06/01/2026

Leicester Hospitals ED are extremely busy at the moment...

Please share 🚨

Our Emergency Department is very busy. Please help us keep emergency care available for those who need it most:

🔹 Only call 999 or attend the Emergency Department for life-threatening illness or injury
🔹 When it is urgent but not life threatening, please use NHS 111 by calling, going online or using the NHS App

When you come to the Emergency Department and don’t need emergency treatment, to ensure you get the right care we will:

🔹 Book you a same-day appointment at a local Urgent Treatment Centre, or
🔹 Guide you to another off-site service that’s right for your needs

Find out more about which local health service to use: https://www.uhleicester.nhs.uk/patients-visitors/emergency/

05/01/2026

This month, the Government launched a chickenpox vaccination programme in UK, which aims to protect around half a million children each year

GP practices will offer eligible children a combined vaccine for measles, mumps, rubella and varicella (MMRV) - the clinical term for chickenpox - as part of the routine infant vaccination schedule.

According to Government research, chickenpox in childhood results in an estimated £24 million in parental lost income and productivity every year in the UK, so it's hoped that the vaccine will mean children miss fewer days in nursery and school, so parents will not need to take time off work to care for them.

Please see your GP to check if your child is eligible and to discuss any concerns you may have.

05/01/2026

🤩 We are on Happity!!! 🎉

It has only taken a few months 🫣 not all classes are listed, turns out some postcodes are a little tricky to understand 🤪 but we are still working on it!!

Still, a little excited that we are slowly worming our way into little parts of the world!! 🪱

Mini First Aid Baby & Toddler Classes Near Me. Both in-person and live online interactive classes to choose from.

04/01/2026

As life returns to normal (whatever that is) from tomorrow, I hope all the kiddies settle back into school and for those that work, that it isn't too mundane!!

I for one, am looking forward to trying new things and getting out in to the world!!

This week I am looking forward to returning to Home-Start South Leicestershire for our award winning Baby & Child First Aid Class on Wednesday!!

I am also very lucky and get to work alongside not one but two of my Mini First Aid neighbours!! I'm getting some experience in qualification courses with the incredible Mini First Aid Warwickshire, Coventry, Tamworth & Lutterworth and teens classes with the fantastic Mini First Aid North Nottinghamshire, Grantham & Sleaford

Have an incredible week everyone!!

We all get the exact same 365 days, the only difference is what we do with them - Hillary DePiano

02/01/2026

🚨 Most parents hope they’ll never need first aid…

But emergencies don’t come with warnings and when they happen, you might just be the first or only person there.

Taking a Mini First Aid class isn’t about fear. It’s about feeling prepared, calm, and confident just in case.

Here’s what you will gain 👇

You will learn how to stay calm under pressure, so your head doesn’t go blank when your child needs you.

You will feel confident stepping in quickly, knowing exactly what to do when every second counts.

You will start noticing risks you’d never thought about before, and learn simple ways to prevent accidents at home or in your setting.

You will understand the correct first response for common childhood injuries, which can help reduce pain, complications, and recovery time.

You will actually remember what you’ve learned, because our classes are fun, practical, and hands-on.

First aid skills don’t just sit in your head. They give you peace of mind every day.

📍 In-person classes for parents, carers, grandparents & professionals across the UK
💻 Book your Mini First Aid class via our website, link in bio