Mini First Aid Gloucestershire

Mini First Aid Gloucestershire A first aid training provider, we offer Certified First Aid Qualifications. Baby & Child First Aid.

Our Multi Award winning classes are delivered in a relaxed and comfortable style and give you confidence to know what actions to take if faced with a medical emergency.

⚠️ Save this post to refer back to ⚠️ Every year, we hear stories of people losing their lives while swimming in the sea...
18/06/2026

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Every year, we hear stories of people losing their lives while swimming in the seas around the UK.

Some of these tragic deaths are attributed to rip tides or rip currents, as they are also known. Rip tides are strong currents of water that flow from the shore out to sea. They are powerful and quick enough to drag a person out to deeper water.

Rip currents can be challenging to spot. You can sometimes spot frothy or swirling water forming a channel from overhead, but this is more difficult to see from the shoreline.

What to do if you find yourself caught in a rip tide:

⚠️ Call loudly for help.⚠️ If you have something buoyant to hold on to like an inflatable or a surfboard, keep tight hold of it.
⚠️ DO NOT swim against the current towards the shore. This is often people’s instinct, but typically people are not strong enough to swim against a rip current.
⚠️ Swim parallel to the shoreline so that you swim out of the rip current and not against it.
⚠️ Once the rip current is no longer pulling you, swim towards the shore. Switch to swimming parallel again if you begin to feel a pull again.
⚠️ If or when you can stand, wade rather than try to swim to anchor your body.

Water safety at the beach tips:

⚠️ Choose a beach that is patrolled and monitored by lifeguards. They will look out for rip tides and be your first responders if anything happens.
⚠️ Always swim between the red and yellow flags, as this area has been designated safe to swim.
⚠️ If you see a wind sock that shows a strong wind blowing in the direction of the sea, do not take inflatables into the sea as they could be dragged out to deeper water.
⚠️ If you see anyone else in trouble, alert the lifeguards or call 999 and ask for the coastguard.

You can find out lots more about water safety and Drowning Prevention Week at Royal Life Saving Society UK - RLSS UK

The most common symptoms of type 1 diabetes in children are:🚽 Toilet: Going to the toilet a lot to pass urine, bed wetti...
11/06/2026

The most common symptoms of type 1 diabetes in children are:

🚽 Toilet: Going to the toilet a lot to pass urine, bed wetting by a previously dry child or heavier nappies in babies. Getting up in the night to go to the toilet.
💦 Thirsty: Being really thirsty and not being able to quench the thirst. Your child may ask for a drink more often, finish drinks very quickly or you may notice they generally drink more.
💤 Tired: Feeling more tired than usual. Having less energy than normal, not playing as often, less energy for sports
🪞 Thinner: Losing weight or looking thinner than usual.

If your child has any of the signs or symptoms of diabetes, you should take them straight to the doctor and ask for a blood glucose test.

For more information, check out our blog, link in the comments.

Cow parsley is a common plant in the UK, we are seeing it everywhere at the moment, but did you know that there is a sim...
10/06/2026

Cow parsley is a common plant in the UK, we are seeing it everywhere at the moment, but did you know that there is a similar, related plant, called Giant Hogweed, which is toxic and can cause severe skin blisters*, burns and even blindness?

Toxic components in the sap of leaves, stems, roots, flowers and seeds of Giant Hogweed can be transferred to the skin by touch, and they make skin super sensitive to sunlight, which can then cause rashes, burns and severe blistering.

NHS guidance is to wash the area of skin with soap and water as quickly as possible, keep it covered and seek medical advice.

If a burn appears, treat it as you would any skin burn:

• Stop the burn process as soon as possible.
• Cool the skin with cool running water for 20 minutes
• Cover the burn with cling film.
• Treat the pain from a burn with paracetamol or ibuprofen.

Please see your GP or call 111 if symptoms are severe or persistent.

Swipe the slides to see how to identify Giant Hogweed - if in doubt, do not touch and please contact the council if the plant is on council-owned land.

*Please note, we have not been able to source an image of how skin blisters due to hogweed would look on black or brown skin - if this has happened to you and you would like to share the image to help others understand how this presents, please DM us 💚

Front Slide Image credits:
Blister image: Dragan Marjanovic, CC BY-SA 3.0 , via Wikimedia Commons
Hogweed Image: This image is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 Unported license.

09/06/2026

Last week Grace spent 3 days at day nurseries across Gloucestershire for Child Safety Week. 💚

Join us for our award-winning Mini First Aid Kids Class — a fun, practical session designed especially for children aged...
07/06/2026

Join us for our award-winning Mini First Aid Kids Class — a fun, practical session designed especially for children aged 7–11.

👶 What they’ll learn in our 90 minute class:
Children will gain essential lifesaving skills, including:
CPR and how to help someone who’s choking
Treating burns, bleeds, and bumps to the head
What to do with broken bones
The recovery position
How and when to get help

🎉 Our classes are hands-on, engaging, and packed with fun activities your child will love!

💷 £15 per child – each child receives a Mini First Aid activity book and certificate to take home.

All our trainers are DBS checked, fully insured, and safeguarding trained.
📅 Booking is essential as places are limited!
👉 Book now at gloucestershire.minifirstaid.co.uk

The reason behind the beginning of Mini First Aid and why we are all so passionate about teaching people how to save a l...
04/06/2026

The reason behind the beginning of Mini First Aid and why we are all so passionate about teaching people how to save a life 💚

‼️ Baby & Child First Aid Classes ‼️⛑️ Perfect for parents, soon to be parents, grandparents, and anyone just wanting a ...
02/06/2026

‼️ Baby & Child First Aid Classes ‼️

⛑️ Perfect for parents, soon to be parents, grandparents, and anyone just wanting a refresher.

💚 Saturday 6th June Quedgeley 10.30am ** 10 places **
💚Sunday 7th June Cheltenham 10.30am ** 12 Places **
💚 Sunday 5th July Cheltenham 10.30am ** 7 Places **
💚 Friday 24th July Winchcombe 10.30am ** 12 Places**

To book a place visit https://gloucestershire.minifirstaid.co.uk/classes/classes-for-parents-carers

Email [email protected]
To find out more about our private classes.

✅ Over 2,000 reviews on Trustpilot
✅Small class sizes so plenty of opportunity to ask questions and have a practice!
✅Baby friendly classes (feeding, changing, crying are not a problem)!
✅Great value classes at a range of locations - just £30 per person!
✅Private classes available - learn at home with friends and family for no extra cost!

25/05/2026

184 children and young people needed specialist burn care from BBQ injuries in 2025.
For parents, that’s a powerful reminder that something as simple as a garden BBQ can quickly become dangerous, especially with curious little ones nearby.
According to the London Fire Brigade, BBQs should always be used outdoors, placed on flat ground, and kept well away from fences, sheds, and anything that can catch fire. But just as importantly for families is to create a clear “no-go zone” around the BBQ so children can’t wander too close.
Never leave a BBQ unattended, even for a moment. Avoid using petrol or other accelerants, and once you’re finished, make sure it’s completely cooled before moving or disposing of it.
Little hands, fast feet, and open flames do not mix! With a few simple precautions, your BBQ can stay a safe and fun part of summer.
Enjoy a happy and injury-free sunny bank holiday

14/05/2026

Teach First Aid

This is your reminder that our baby & child first aid class isn’t just for mums & dads!It’s for grandparents, babysitter...
14/05/2026

This is your reminder that our baby & child first aid class isn’t just for mums & dads!

It’s for grandparents, babysitters, nannies, aunts & uncles - anyone who might be looking after your child!

Accidents happen. A burn from a hot drink. A choking hazard at snack time. A sudden febrile seizure in the middle of the night.

Our award-winning Baby & Child first aid classes help any carer feel prepared for it all.

Learn CPR, choking relief, bleeding control, meningitis awareness and so much more, all in just 2 hours.

Head to Gloucestershire.minifirstaid.co.uk to book a place today 💚

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Valentine Cottage Pye Corner
Bristol
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Thursday 9am - 10pm
Friday 9am - 10pm
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