Mini First Aid Southport, Wigan & Leigh

30/08/2026

A new school year brings fresh beginnings — new classrooms, new routines, new friendships. But for many children, it also brings anxiety.

Anxiety in children doesn’t always look like fear.

It can show up as tummy aches, trouble sleeping, clinginess, quietness, or big emotions that feel “out of the blue.” These signs matter, and they’re often a child’s way of saying, “I need a bit more support right now.”

This is the moment to slow down and connect.

Ask how they’re feeling. Listen without rushing. Let them know it’s okay to feel nervous or unsure. Your calm presence helps them build confidence as they step into this new chapter.

If you’d like to understand children’s anxiety more deeply — what causes it, how it shows up, and how you can support your child — our podcast episode is a powerful place to start.

Listen here:
https://familyhealthpodcast.buzzsprout.com/2184565/episodes/17144397-episode-41-children-s-anxiety

A few minutes of learning can make a big difference in how your child feels this September.

Awareness matters. Conversation matters. You matter.

27/08/2026

Employers! Is your workplace first aid kit still up to standard?

Your first aid equipment should reflect the risks in your workplace and be reviewed regularly to ensure it's ready when you need it most.

The updated BS 8599-1:2019+A1:2026 guidance highlights the importance of having suitable first aid supplies for your environment, with greater consideration for specialist equipment such as burns kits, eye wash products and Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs).

If it's been a while since you reviewed your workplace first aid provision, now is the perfect time. Mini First Aid supplies everything you need to help keep your workplace prepared, including:

✅ British Standard workplace first aid kits
✅ AEDs and accessories
✅ Burns kits
✅ Eye wash stations
✅ Refills and replacement consumables

Don't wait until an emergency exposes a gap in your first aid provision.
Check out our full range of workplace kits and equipment, including AEDs, here and shop at the link below.

https://minifirstaidshop.co.uk/pages/workplace-first-aid-kits

25/08/2026

Two-hour Baby & Child first aid classes from award-winning Mini First Aid could help you to save your baby’s life.

Classes cover first aid for babies and children and will give you the confidence to deal with:
Choking
CPR
Burns
Breaks
Bleeding
Trips & Falls
Head Bumps
Febrile Seizures

We also provide Meningitis and Sepsis awareness training in this class.

Classes are perfect for expectant parents, parents, grandparents, carers, nannies, extended family members, or anyone who might look after your little one!

Knowledge is power when it comes to protecting and looking after our little ones. You have it in you to save a life.

Head to southport.minifirstaid.co.uk to book onto a class.

23/08/2026

Watching a video tutorial or 30-second reel demonstrating how to perform chest thrusts on a choking baby is not going to give you the same learning experience as watching and practising the technique in person.

When you take an in-person first aid class with Mini First Aid, you'll see our expert trainers demonstrate the techniques in front of you on life-sized baby and child mannequins.

You'll get hands-on with the manikins yourself, experiencing exactly where to position your hands and fingers, feel how deeply to properly compress during CPR and get immediate feedback on how you are managing, helping you make adjustments and get it right.

You'll have time with our expert trainer to ask questions and practise until the techniques become second nature.

And you don't get that from a minute-long video or TV programme! 😉

Come and learn with us, it's two hours of your time and costs from just £30 per person to really learn vital first aid techniques that could just save your child's life.

Head to southport.minifirstaid.co.uk to book onto your local class.

05/08/2026

It’s that time of year when wasps and bees are all around and stings are common 🐝

No matter how careful we are, children can get stung and we need to know what to do if it happens:

💳 If it’s a bee sting, gently scrape the sting out with a card (not tweezers)
🧊 Apply a cold press like Teddy gel pack for pain relief and swelling
💦 Use sting relief if you wish (such as Wasup wipes)
‼️ Keep an eye out for any signs of allergic reaction
💪🏻 Give your child a bravery sticker!

Check our website shop for Teddy hot & cold gel packs and Wasup sting relief wipes, and pop them in your first aid kit for summer days out.

04/08/2026

02/08/2026

From September 2026, schools across England will be expected to meet new statutory allergy guidance introduced through Benedict’s Law.

With around one in 13 children now living with a food allergy, the new guidance aims to ensure every school has consistent procedures in place to reduce the risk of allergic reactions and respond quickly and confidently if an emergency occurs.

Now is the time to review your school’s allergy procedures and prepare your staff.

Drop me an email and get more info on how we can get your schools ready for the new laws.

From September 2026, schools across England will be expected to meet new statutory allergy guidance introduced through Benedict’s Law.With...

29/07/2026

And guess what? We teach you all this and lots more in our baby & child first aid class!
In just two hours of your time, you could learn these vital first aid essentials, and learn how to spot meningitis or sepsis, how to treat a burn or a head bump, and how to help your child if they are having a febrile seizure.

Classes start at £30 and are available in locations all across the UK. Simply go to www.southport.minifirstaid.co.uk and book on!😀

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17/07/2026

🌟 As the school year ends…
We want to send the biggest congratulations to all the amazing children moving up to their next big adventure.

From nursery to reception, primary to secondary, and every milestone in between — you’ve learned, grown, made memories, and shown incredible resilience. Now you’re stepping confidently into a brand‑new chapter, and we couldn’t be prouder.

💚 And to the parents…
You’ve been the steady hands and the loudest cheerleaders.
The early starts, the school runs, the homework support, the pep talks, the emotional wobble days — you’ve carried your children through every moment. This transition belongs to you too.

☀️ Enjoy the summer, enjoy the break, and soak up every bit of well‑earned rest.
New classrooms, new friendships, and new opportunities await — but for now, it’s time to breathe, celebrate, and enjoy the sunshine.

✨ Here’s to fresh starts and bright futures.

13/07/2026

🚨 A few spaces left!

If you’ve been meaning to learn baby & child first aid, this is your sign.

💚 Our 2‑hour Baby & Child First Aid Class is designed for busy parents, grandparents and carers who want practical, confidence‑boosting skills that could genuinely save a life.

In just two hours, you’ll learn how to handle:

🍼 Baby & child CPR
😮 Choking
🤕 Burns & bleeds
🤢 Head bumps
🚑 When to call 999
💤 Recovery position
…and the essential first aid skills every family should know.

It’s friendly, hands‑on, and perfect for anyone who wants to feel prepared instead of panicked.

✨ Limited spaces still available — don’t miss out.
Secure your spot and join us for a class that leaves you feeling empowered, calm and ready fo

Head to wigan.minifirstaid.co.uk to sign up