Mini First Aid Warrington

13/11/2025

When we think of childhood conditions, diabetes might not be top of the list – but it should be.

Diabetes UK estimate that more than 5.8 million people in the UK are living with diabetes, which is an all-time high.

It's World Diabetes Day on 14th November, so this week we’re talking about a topic that’s becoming more and more important for families: diabetes in children. With cases on the rise, we want to help you understand the facts – from what diabetes actually is, to how it affects kids, the signs to watch for, and what life looks like after a diagnosis.

At Mini First Aid, where we’re all about bringing you trusted health advice in a friendly, no-fuss way. It's World Diabetes Day on 14th...

10/11/2025

RSV infections are very common. Almost all children get them at least once before they’re 2 years old.

They’re not usually serious, but babies under 6 months old have a higher risk of getting seriously ill as do young children who were born prematurely and babies and children with a weakened immune system, or long-term lung or heart conditions.

In babies, RSV is a common cause of bronchiolitis, a chest infection that can cause breathing problems and may need to be treated in hospital.

Symptoms of an RSV infection usually start within a few days of getting infected.

Most people only get cold-like symptoms, such as:

- runny or blocked nose
- cough
- sneezing
- tiredness
- high temperature

Babies with RSV may also be irritable and feed less than usual.

If RSV leads to a more serious infection, such as bronchiolitis, it may also cause:

- a cough that gets worse
- shortness of breath
- faster breathing or long gaps between breaths
- difficulty feeding (in babies) or loss of appetite
- noisy breathing (wheezing)

Head up to our Stories today to find out more about RSV and bronchiolitis.

07/11/2025

Wow! This 10-year-old girl saved her father’s life using CPR she learned at Cubs - yet more proof that teaching our kids these vital first aid skills can literally save lives, what an amazing little girl 💚

Our children's classes can be run in schools, sports clubs, and community youth groups - get in touch today!

A 10-year-old girl saved her father’s life using CPR she learned at Cubs. Ava MacVarish sprang into action when her dad Dominic, 51, suffered a cardiac arrest at their home in Sonning Common, Reading. She performed CPR while on the phone to paramedics until help arrived, keeping him alive. Dominic...

30/10/2025

Parents, carers & grandparents learning life-saving skills last week at our Westbrook Baby & Child First Aid Class.
From choking & CPR to febrile seizures, head bumps & meningitis signs — confident, prepared and ready to act. Amazing work!
Find a class near you https://warrington.minifirstaid.co.uk/

30/10/2025

Well done to Chapelford Village Primary School on another fantastic year of first aid workshops! 👏💚

It’s incredible to watch the children grow in skill, confidence and ability year after year. Practising these skills regularly means they remember them — and get better every time.

Hands-on practice beats watching a video every day. These amazing young people are building real, life-saving confidence and skills for life.

A huge well done to all the children, and to the school for giving them this brilliant opportunity to learn such an important life skill. You’re helping to shape a generation of little lifesavers 🩹🫶

See you next year!

This week, every class from EYFS to Year 6 took part in Mini First Aid sessions delivered by the fantastic team at Mini First Aid Warrington. These sessions are progressive, revisiting what children have learned in previous years while introducing new, age-appropriate skills. From EYFS and...

25/10/2025

Clocks go back this weekend — enjoy the extra hour in bed… or more like an extra hour of Peppa Pig! 🐷🕒

23/10/2025

Looking forward to this months Member Event with Walking Mums Cheshire and Lightzzz Out on Friday 21st November 12:30 at The Crazy club. Have you booked your place yet?

New Partner Announcement ✨

We now have the brilliant Abbi Stanworth Photography with us at our Members Event next month 🥰

Abbi will be on hand with a Christmas backdrop doing Christmas mini shoots 📷

Join us at this fabulous event at Crazy Club meet our partners Mini First Aid Warrington, Lightzzz Out Sleep Consultancy and other of course other Mums and little people, enjoy free soft play time and get your Christmas photos done 🙌

Spaces are FREE for Supporter Members (why not join??! 🥰) and just £5 per Mums for Basic Members

See full details and save your space, here 👉 https://www.walkingmums.com/meetup/walking-mums-members-event-crazy-club/

16/10/2025

Book your place now at Warrington.minifirstaid.co.uk or message 07765890512 to find out more.

15/10/2025

Hot drinks are the leading cause of burns to children in the UK.
Serious hot drink burns to children are up 16.4% since 2022.
These are not minor injuries. Every child in this statistic needed specialist hospital treatment for life-changing burns.
This National Burns Awareness Day, we're supporting in highlighting the impact of burns and how so many of these injuries are preventable.
You can read Charlie's story in our blog this week. Charlie was just 15-months old when he pulled a pan of boiling water over himself.
We chatted with Charlie's mum, Michelle, to find out what happened that day, how Charlie's burns were treated and how the family managed with the ongoing trauma and physical recovery.

https://www.minifirstaid.co.uk/blog/understanding-children-s-burns-charlie-s-story-and-why-every-parent-should-know-burn-first-aid

15/10/2025

Nobody wants to imagine an emergency at work, but being prepared could make all the difference.

Our Paediatric First Aid, First Aid at Work and Emergency First Aid at Work courses are FAIB-accredited, hands-on, and anything but dull, and we have a whole range of additional courses on offer.

You can check out our 5-Star reviews on TrustPilot to see what our workplace course attendees think of our training ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

💻 https://www.minifirstaid.co.uk/classes/workplace-first-aid-courses

14/10/2025

If a hot drink or liquid spill happens anywhere near your child’s nappy, remove it immediately. You can see here how the temperature is retained inside the nappy as the hot water is absorbed.

Nappies are designed to retain liquid so in a hot drink or water spill, all of that hot liquid is being held directly against your little one’s skin which is why it’s important to remove it as quickly as possible.

⭐️ The exception to this is if the material is stuck to burnt skin, do not attempt to peel or remove.

Burns or scalds on the ge****ls can be severe and may warrant further medical treatment.

Our two-hour baby and child first aid classes for parents takes you through exactly what to do if your child receives a burn, what steps you should take, how to treat it and when you should seek further medical assessment.

Tomorrow is , this week do something for you and your baby, book a first aid class!

Classes start from just £25 per person, check our website to find details of classes near you.
https://www.minifirstaid.co.uk/classes/classes-for-parents-carers

Did you know this about nappies and hot water spills?

14/10/2025

👶🧸 Baby & Child First Aid Class 🧸👶

Parents, carers & grandparents — would you know what to do in an emergency?
Join our friendly and relaxed 2-hour class at the fabulous new Z - Premium Soft Play and Studio Stockton Heath covering:
✅ CPR
✅ Choking
✅ Burns, Bleeding & Breaks
✅ Bumps & Seizures
✅ Sepsis & Meningitis Awareness

📅 Tuesday 21st October
⏰ 10:00 AM – 12:00 noon
📍 Warrington

✨ Just £25pp ✨

👉 Book now at warrington.minifirstaid.co.uk
📞 Or call/text Natalie on 07765 890512 to find out more.

Babies under one are welcome to come along with you.

Give yourself the confidence to act in an emergency and keep your little ones safe 💚

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