Family Health by Mini First Aid

How do you raise an adventurous eater and stay sane doing it?In this episode, we're joined by nutritional consultant Melanie Hadida to talk all things family food. From baby-led weaning to batch cooking and supermarket meltdowns, Melanie shares her personal journey, including feeding newborn twins during lockdown, and her top tips for creating positive food experiences at home.We cover:Practical ways to introduce flavourful, nutritious foods from the startTackling fussy eating without turning mealtimes into a battlegroundEasy, budget-friendly meals the whole family will enjoyHow getting kids involved in the kitchen can transform their eating habitsIf you're feeling stuck in a food rut or just need a little reassurance, this episode is packed with relatable stories and expert advice to help you feed your family with confidence.Melanie is a nutritional consultant and twin mum. She is the founder and owner of Spice & Green, a small specialty food business creating unique products with herbs and spices. She offers one-on-one nutritional consulting services and cooking workshops focusing on hormonal health, pregnancy and postpartum nutrition and cooking with young families.Connect with Melanie on InstagramVisit Melanie's website Melanie Hadida NutritionBoob to Table - fun nutritious meal & snack ideas for babies and the familyFind the Chef Knife Set for KidsMini First Aid Family First Aid Kit - Platinum Award-winning first aid kit, voted a Best Buy in the Loved By Parents Awards 2021, is a comprehensive first aid kit for all the family. Containing 115 essential items, it is ideal for keeping in your car or at home for any first aid emergencies.Find out more about our multi-award-winning two-hour Baby & Child first aid classes here, delivered in a relaxed and comfortable style to give you the confidence to know what actions to take if faced with a medical emergency.For press enquiries and to contact Mini First Aid, email info@minifirstaid.co.ukSeries 5 of the Family Health Podcast by Mini First Aid is sponsored by Things Happen, a trusted broker which offers the best financial advice to help parents and their families make informed decisions, ensuring a secure and tax-efficient future for their children. The team at Things Happen consists of highly qualified financial experts who can guide you through the different types of life insurance policies to consider as your family expands, taking the stress out of decision-making by finding the best deals. If you already have life insurance Things Happen will carefully review your existing policy to ensure it still meets your family's needs, giving you peace of mind, knowing your family is fully protected. If reviewing your life insurance is still on your to-do list, take time to get in touch with an experienced Things Happen financial advisor today.

Bumps, knocks and tumbles are all part of childhood. But head injuries can feel scary, especially if you're not sure what to look out for. In this episode, Kate is joined by Dr Lillie Parker to chat all things head bumps – how to spot a serious injury, what to do in those first few minutes, and how to keep kids safe as they explore the world around them.References:Dr. Lillie Parker is an NHS paediatrician with almost a decade of experience caring for children and young people, from preterm babies to young adults up to18 years old. A graduate of Southampton University (BMBS BMedSci) and a certified member of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, she is dedicated to providing expert, compassionate care. Her Instagram page offers parents and carers a reliable source of health advice amidst the overwhelming noise of unregulated information online. Her mission is to create a supportive community and empower parents to confidently manage their children's health using trusted, evidence-based advice and information.Connect with Dr Lillie Parker on InstagramSee the NHS guidance on Head Injuries & ConcussionChild Brain Injury Trust - After Concussion Return to Normality (ACoRN) leafletNHS Healthier Together - Head Injury AdviceRead the Mini First Aid blog on Head Bumps Mini First Aid Family First Aid Kit - Platinum Award-winning first aid kit, voted a Best Buy in the Loved By Parents Awards 2021, is a comprehensive first aid kit for all the family. Containing 115 essential items, it is ideal for keeping in your car or at home for any first aid emergencies.Find out more about our multi-award-winning two-hour Baby & Child first aid classes here, delivered in a relaxed and comfortable style to give you the confidence to know what actions to take if faced with a medical emergency.For press enquiries and to contact Mini First Aid, email info@minifirstaid.co.ukSeries 4 of the Family Health Podcast by Mini First Aid is sponsored by Things Happen, a trusted broker which offers the best financial advice to help parents and their families make informed decisions, ensuring a secure and tax-efficient future for their children.  The team at Things Happen consists of highly qualified financial experts who can guide you through the different types of life insurance policies to consider as your family expands, taking the stress out of decision-making by finding the best deals. If you already have life insurance Things Happen will carefully review your existing policy to ensure it still meets your family's needs, giving you peace of mind, knowing your family is fully protected.  If reviewing your life insurance is still on your to-do list, take time to get in touch with an experienced Things Happen financial advisor today.

Food allergies in children have doubled in the last 10 years.In our latest episode, Kate is joined by Dr Helen Evans-Howells, GP and allergy specialist, to tackle the myths and fears around allergies and anaphylaxis. From weaning worries to understanding when to use an auto-injector, Helen shares her expert advice and her personal experience as a parent navigating allergies. A must-listen for any parent, carer, or teacher wanting to feel more confident about allergy safety.Dr Helen Evans-Howells qualified with honours from Southampton University in 2005 and then trained as a GP. Helen became interested in allergy due to her own experiences of managing a child with milk and nut allergies. She undertook the Masters in Allergy at Southampton University and qualified with distinction in 2018.After working with the allergy team in Southampton Hospital for 4.5years, Helen now runs a private allergy clinic for children and adults (www.drhelenallergy.co.uk) which provides virtual and face to face allergy consultations.Helen was the previous chair for the primary care group of British Society of Allergy and is now a trustee for the Anaphylaxis UK Charity and Chair of their Clinical and Scientific panel.Visit Dr Helen Allergy websiteConnect with Dr Helen Evand-Howell on InstagramFind out more about the work of Allergy UKFind out more about the work of Anaphylaxis UK Mini First Aid Family First Aid Kit - Platinum Award-winning first aid kit, voted a Best Buy in the Loved By Parents Awards 2021, is a comprehensive first aid kit for all the family. Containing 115 essential items, it is ideal for keeping in your car or at home for any first aid emergencies.Find out more about our multi-award-winning two-hour Baby & Child first aid classes here, delivered in a relaxed and comfortable style to give you the confidence to know what actions to take if faced with a medical emergency.For press enquiries and to contact Mini First Aid, email info@minifirstaid.co.ukSeries 4 of the Family Health Podcast by Mini First Aid is sponsored by Things Happen, a trusted broker which offers the best financial advice to help parents and their families make informed decisions, ensuring a secure and tax-efficient future for their children. The team at Things Happen consists of highly qualified financial experts who can guide you through the different types of life insurance policies to consider as your family expands, taking the stress out of decision-making by finding the best deals. If you already have life insurance Things Happen will carefully review your existing policy to ensure it still meets your family's needs, giving you peace of mind, knowing your family is fully protected. If reviewing your life insurance is still on your to-do list, take time to get in touch with an experienced Things Happen financial advisor today.

When Anna's little girl, Cleo, developed a high temperature, she did what so many of us would do - Calpol, cuddles, and wait and see. But what unfolded was every parent's worst nightmare. Cleo had sepsis.In this episode of the Family Health podcast, Anna bravely shares their story of missed signs, gut instinct, and the terrifying rollercoaster that followed. She opens up about how she and her husband had to fight to be heard, how Cleo's life was saved, and why Anna is now on a mission to raise awareness as an ambassador for the Sepsis Trust.This is an episode every parent, grandparent, and carer needs to hear. Knowing the signs of sepsis could save a life.Connect with Anna here on LinkedInFind out more about the work of The UK Sepsis Trust and check out their support resources.Learn the signs and symptoms of sepsis in adults and childrenMini First Aid Family First Aid Kit - Platinum Award-winning first aid kit, voted a Best Buy in the Loved By Parents Awards 2021, is a comprehensive first aid kit for all the family. Containing 115 essential items, it is ideal for keeping in your car or at home for any first aid emergencies.Find out more about our multi-award-winning two-hour Baby & Child first aid classes here, delivered in a relaxed and comfortable style to give you the confidence to know what actions to take if faced with a medical emergency.For press enquiries and to contact Mini First Aid, email info@minifirstaid.co.ukSeries 5 of the Family Health Podcast by Mini First Aid is sponsored by Things Happen, a trusted broker which offers the best financial advice to help parents and their families make informed decisions, ensuring a secure and tax-efficient future for their children. The team at Things Happen consists of highly qualified financial experts who can guide you through the different types of life insurance policies to consider as your family expands, taking the stress out of decision-making by finding the best deals. If you already have life insurance Things Happen will carefully review your existing policy to ensure it still meets your family's needs, giving you peace of mind, knowing your family is fully protected. If reviewing your life insurance is still on your to-do list, take time to get in touch with an experienced Things Happen financial advisor today.

Is your child's worry just a wobble – or something more? In this week's Family Health podcast, Kate chats with youth solution-focused therapist Lisa Blackwell from The Youth Fairy to explore the sharp rise in anxiety among children. From the early signs to look out for, to understanding what's happening in your child's brain, Lisa shares practical tools and everyday tips that can make a real difference. Whether it's the impact of COVID, social media, or just the overwhelm of growing up, this conversation will leave you better informed – and reassured that help is out there. A must-listen for parents, carers and anyone supporting young people today.Lisa Blackwell is a member of The Youth Fairy, a UK wide team of therapists, specialising in Solution Focused Hypnotherapy and Psychotherapy for children, teens, and young adults.In addition to working one-on-one with children, the Youth Fairies lead wellbeing programmes in schools and run workshops for parents, equipping them with the knowledge to better understand their child's brain and support their journey towards becoming happier, calmer, and more confident.Connect with Lisa here on LinkedInFind out more about Youth Fairy therapy programmes and follow them on Facebook and InstagramGuardian article: NHS referrals for anxiety in children more than double pre-Covid levelsRead more about neuroplasticityMini First Aid Family First Aid Kit - Platinum Award-winning first aid kit, voted a Best Buy in the Loved By Parents Awards 2021, is a comprehensive first aid kit for all the family. Containing 115 essential items, it is ideal for keeping in your car or at home for any first aid emergencies.Find out more about our multi-award-winning two-hour Baby & Child first aid classes here, delivered in a relaxed and comfortable style to give you the confidence to know what actions to take if faced with a medical emergency.For press enquiries and to contact Mini First Aid, email info@minifirstaid.co.ukSeries 4 of the Family Health Podcast by Mini First Aid is sponsored by Things Happen, a trusted broker which offers the best financial advice to help parents and their families make informed decisions, ensuring a secure and tax-efficient future for their children. The team at Things Happen consists of highly qualified financial experts who can guide you through the different types of life insurance policies to consider as your family expands, taking the stress out of decision-making by finding the best deals. If you already have life insurance Things Happen will carefully review your existing policy to ensure it still meets your family's needs, giving you peace of mind, knowing your family is fully protected.  And finally, if reviewing your life insurance is still on your to-do list, take time to get in touch with an experienced 

Breast cancer is the most common cancer in the UK, affecting 1 in 7 women in their lifetime. Yet, many people still believe it's a disease that only affects older women. The reality? 2,500 people under 40 are diagnosed every year.In this episode of the Family Health Podcast by Mini First Aid, host Kate Ball speaks with Paralympic champion Erin Kennedy OBE and Emma Walker from the breast cancer awareness charity Coppafeel! Erin shares her powerful story of discovering a lump at just 29, her journey through treatment, and her extraordinary return to competitive sport. Emma provides essential guidance on breast health, including:✅ The importance of checking your chest regularly and knowing your normal✅ Common misconceptions about breast cancer and who it affects✅ Signs and symptoms to look out for, including those that are often missed✅ How pregnancy can impact breast cancer diagnosis✅ What to do if you find something unusualEarly detection saves lives, and this conversation is a must-listen for every woman, mum, daughter, and friend. Checking your chest is quick, simple, and could be life-saving.References:Connect with Erin Kennedy here on InstagramFind out more about Coppafeel!Sign up for Coppafeel!'s monthly check yourself reminderDownload the leaflet Your Breasts During and After PregnancyFind out more about Triple Negative Breast Cancer and other types of cancer here at Cancer Research UKFind out more about Mummy Star - cancer support in pregnancyFind out more about breast cancer treatments including the different types of chemotherapy treatment hereCancer treatment prehabilitation adviceCoppafeel's guide to breast cancer signs and symptomsFind out more about fundraising for Coppafeel! including how to join a Coppafeel! trek here.Mini First Aid Family First Aid Kit - Platinum Award winning first aid kit, voted a Best Buy in the Loved By Parents Awards 2021, is a comprehensive first aid kit for all the family. Containing 115 essential items, it is ideal for keeping in your car or at home for any first aid emergenciesFind out more about our multi award winning two hour Baby & Child first aid classes here, delivered in a relaxed and comfortable style to give you the confidence to know what actions to take if faced with a medical emergencyFind out more about our NEW first aid awareness for adults classes here; just two hours of your time to learn life-saving skills.For press enquiries and to contact Mini First Aid, email info@minifirstaid.co.ukSeries 4 of the Family Health Podcast by Mini First Aid is sponsored by Things Happen, a trusted broker which offers the best financial advice to help parents and their families make informed decisions, ensuring a secure and

Chickenpox is one of the most common childhood illnesses, yet when those first spots appear, many parents find themselves filled with questions. How can you tell if it's really chickenpox? How do you manage the relentless itching? And at what point should you seek medical help?In this episode of the Family Health Podcast by Mini First Aid, host Kate Ball is joined by Dr. Lillie Parker, a paediatrician with over a decade of experience, to provide expert guidance on chickenpox. Together, they discuss:✅ The signs and symptoms of chickenpox and how to differentiate it from other childhood rashes✅ How to ease discomfort, reduce itching, and prevent scarring✅ When to keep your child home and when they can safely return to school or nursery✅ The risks of chickenpox in pregnancy and for vulnerable individuals✅ Whether it's true that you can only catch chickenpox once—and the truth about shinglesIf you're an expectant or new parent, or simply want to be prepared for when chickenpox makes its inevitable appearance in your home, this episode is packed with clear, practical advice to help you navigate it with confidence.References:Follow and connect with Dr Lils here on InstagramFind NHS guidance including visual images of the chickenpox spots hereAll about the chickenpox vaccineMini First Aid Family First Aid Kit - Platinum Award winning first aid kit, voted a Best Buy in the Loved By Parents Awards 2021, is a comprehensive first aid kit for all the family. Containing 115 essential items, it is ideal for keeping in your car or at home for any first aid emergencies.Find out more about our multi award winning two hour Baby & Child first aid classes here, delivered in a relaxed and comfortable style to give you the confidence to know what actions to take if faced with a medical emergency.For press enquiries and to contact Mini First Aid, email info@minifirstaid.co.ukSeries 4 of the Family Health Podcast by Mini First Aid is sponsored by Things Happen, a trusted broker which offers the best financial advice to help parents and their families make informed decisions, ensuring a secure and tax-efficient future for their children.  The team at Things Happen consists of highly qualified financial experts who can guide you through the different types of life insurance policies to consider as your family expands, taking the stress out of decision-making by finding the best deals. If you already have life insurance Things Happen will carefully review your existing policy to ensure it still meets your family's needs, giving you peace of mind, knowing your family is fully protected.  And finally,  if reviewing your life insurance is still on your to-do list, take time to get in touch with an experienced Things Happen financial advisor today. And finally,  if reviewing your life insurance is still on your to-do list, take time to get in touch with an experienced Things Happen financial advisor today.

Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) is often a hidden condition—one that many children and teenagers struggle with in silence. While they may appear outwardly fine, internally, they experience intense distress over perceived flaws in their appearance. What may seem like common self-consciousness can, in reality, be a deeply debilitating mental health disorder. Unfortunately, BDD often goes unrecognised for years, leaving young people feeling isolated and unsupported.In this episode of the Family Health Podcast by Mini First Aid, host Kate Ball is joined by body image coach Olivia Bowden and counsellor and psychotherapist Jennie Penkel to explore the complexities of BDD. This discussion covers:✅ The signs and symptoms of BDD in young people✅ How parents can differentiate between typical self-consciousness and disordered thinking✅ The impact of social media, perfectionism, and external pressures on body image✅ Practical steps for supporting a child with BDD✅ The pathways to recovery and the importance of professional helpIf you are concerned that your child may be excessively preoccupied with their appearance, experiencing distress related to their body image, or withdrawing from social situations, this episode provides valuable guidance on recognising and addressing the issue. There is help available, and recovery is possible.Olivia Bowden is Founder of Body Image Coach, supporting children with eating disorders and Body Dysmorphic Disorder in schools, click here to find out more about the therapeutic services Body Image Coach offer.Find Body Image Coach news and resources relating to Body Dysmorphic Disorder hereOlivia's A-Z online free self help platform Dear Heart Column can be accessed here if you need support with general life difficulties.Find Olivia's self-help books here at Front Door Publishing Jennie Penkul is a psychotherapist and cofounder of The Thorndon Centre, a clinic specialising in the prevention and treatment of body image disorders including BDD.Connect with Jennie on LinkedInCheck out the free resources and signposting on Jennie's website hereRead the NHS guide to BDD Mini First Aid Family First Aid Kit - Platinum Award winning first aid kit, voted a Best Buy in the Loved By Parents Awards 2021, is a comprehensive first aid kit for all the family. Containing 115 essential items, it is ideal for keeping in your car or at home for any first aid emergencies.Find out more about our multi award winning two hour Baby & Child first aid classes here, delivered in a relaxed and comfortable style to give you the confidence to know what actions to take if faced with a medical emergency.For press enquiries and to contact Mini First Aid, email info@minifirstaid.co.ukSeries 4 of the Family Health Podcast by Mini First Aid is sponsored by Things Happen, a trusted broker which offers the best financial advice to help parents and their families make informed decisions, ensuring a secure and tax-efficient future

We know from talking to new parents at our classes that meningitis is one of their biggest health fears for their baby and this is because sadly babies under the age of 3 months are 70 times more likely to get bacterial meningitis than adults.In this episode of the Family Health Podcast, we speak with Caroline Hughes, Support Services Manager at Meningitis Research Foundation and to Pip, an NHS midwife and mum-of-two whose baby Alfie contracted meningitis at just five weeks old.We discuss the signs and symptoms, the treatment and what recovery looks like for someone who has been affected by meningitis. A conversation every parent or parent-to-be needs to hear.References:Visit the Meningitis Research Foundation websiteGet to know all the symptoms and download the guide at Meningitis Research Foundation Symptom CheckerConnect with Caroline Hughes hereFind out all about Midwife Pip's courses and support programmes for pregnancy and postnatal care here on her websiteConnect with Pip on Instagram Check out Pip's podcast information hereBuy Pip's book: Midwife Pip's Guide to a Positive Birth: Tools to Feel Calm and ConfidentDonate to help fund the vital work of the Meningitis Research Foundation Read about the NHS meningitis vaccine NHS overview of meningitisMini First Aid Family First Aid Kit - Platinum Award winning first aid kit, voted a Best Buy in the Loved By Parents Awards 2021, is a comprehensive first aid kit for all the family. Containing 115 essential items, it is ideal for keeping in your car or at home for any first aid emergencies.Find out more about our multi award winning two hour Baby & Child first aid classes here, delivered in a relaxed and comfortable style to give you the confidence to know what actions to take if faced with a medical emergency.For press enquiries and to contact Mini First Aid, email info@minifirstaid.co.ukSeries 4 of the Family Health Podcast by Mini First Aid is sponsored by Things Happen, a trusted broker which offers the best financial advice to help parents and their families make informed decisions, ensuring a secure and tax-efficient future for their children. The team at Things Happen consists of highly qualified financial experts who can guide you through the different types of life insurance policies to consider as your family expands, taking the stress out of decision-making by finding the best deals. If you already have life insurance Things Happen will carefully review your existing policy to ensure it still meets your family's needs, giving you peace of mind, knowing your family is fully protected. And finally,  if reviewing your life insurance is still on your to-do list, take time to get in touch with an experienced Things Happen financial advisor today.

In this episode of the Family Health Podcast by Mini First Aid, we dive into the all-too-familiar feeling of imposter syndrome with Jamie Shires, an experienced counsellor and mental health trainer. Whether you're a parent, a professional, or even a teenager, this episode will help you understand where imposter syndrome comes from, who it affects and why it happens. Jaimie also shares practical tips on how to silence that critical inner voice and turn it into your inner cheerleader.If you have ever felt like you're about to be ‘found out' for not having it all together or not being as capable as people think you are, you won't want to miss this episode.References:Find out more about Carl Rogers work hereMini First Aid Family First Aid Kit - Platinum Award winning first aid kit, voted a Best Buy in the Loved By Parents Awards 2021, is a comprehensive first aid kit for all the family. Containing 115 essential items, it is ideal for keeping in your car or at home for any first aid emergencies.Find out more about our multi award winning two hour Baby & Child first aid classes here, delivered in a relaxed and comfortable style to give you the confidence to know what actions to take if faced with a medical emergency.For press enquiries and to contact Mini First Aid, email info@minifirstaid.co.ukSeries 4 of the Family Health Podcast by Mini First Aid is sponsored by Things Happen, a trusted broker which offers the best financial advice to help parents and their families make informed decisions, ensuring a secure and tax-efficient future for their children. The team at Things Happen consists of highly qualified financial experts who can guide you through the different types of life insurance policies to consider as your family expands, taking the stress out of decision-making by finding the best deals. If you already have life insurance Things Happen will carefully review your existing policy to ensure it still meets your family's needs, giving you peace of mind, knowing your family is fully protected.  And finally,  if reviewing your life insurance is still on your to-do list, take time to get in touch with an experienced Things Happen financial advisor today.

In this episode, we chat with Aliya Porter, a Registered Nutritionist and a mum of three who runs Porter Nutrition and Weaning Centre. Aliya is a mine of information about nutrition in pregnancy and how you can look after your own and consequently your baby's health.We cut through the confusion of advice and guidance online to find out exactly what supplements, nutrients and vitamins are important for pregnant women and what should be avoided.We also talk about how to support body health and recovery through nutrition after giving birth.We know you will hang on Aliya's every word like we did! References:Porter Nutrition and Weaning Centre and offers you the opportunity to have support to eat healthily around your busy schedule and on a budget that suits you. Check out all the resources and services on offer at Porter Nutrition (for over 5s and adults) here and for everything relating to weaning and under 5s, check out Aliya's Weaning Centre website hereJoin Aliya's FREE postnatal nutrition workshop, tailored for those in the 3rd trimester and beyond - find all the details hereConnect with Aliya here on Facebook or here on InstagramBuy Aliya's e-book ‘Weaning on a Budget' Get your free pregnancy nutrition download from Aliya's website hereFoods to Avoid in Pregnancy - a guide from the NHSHave a Healthy Diet in Pregnancy - a guide from the NHSMini First Aid Family First Aid Kit - Platinum Award winning first aid kit, voted a Best Buy in the Loved By Parents Awards 2021, is a comprehensive first aid kit for all the family. Containing 115 essential items, it is ideal for keeping in your car or at home for any first aid emergencies.Find out more about our multi award winning two hour Baby & Child first aid classes here, delivered in a relaxed and comfortable style to give you the confidence to know what actions to take if faced with a medical emergency.For press enquiries and to contact Mini First Aid, email info@minifirstaid.co.ukSeries 4 of the Family Health Podcast by Mini First Aid is sponsored by Things Happen, a trusted broker which offers the best financial advice to help parents and their families make informed decisions, ensuring a secure and tax-efficient future for their children. The team at Things Happen consists of highly qualified financial experts who can guide you through the different types of life insurance policies to consider as your family expands, taking the stress out of decision-making by finding the best deals. If you already have life insurance Things Happen will carefully review your existing policy to ensure it still meets your family's needs, giving you peace of mind, knowing your family is fully protected. And finally,  if reviewing your life insurance is still on your to-do list, take time

If you are unfortunate enough to have a child who has had to spend time in hospital, you may have met a Play Therapist. These amazing teams therapeutically support children, and parents, through the toughest times in their lives.We hope you will never have to experience your child having treatment or an extended stay in hospital but if the worst happens, knowing what a play therapist can do and when you can ask for one could make a huge difference for your family.Tune into this week's Family Health podcast where we chat with a mum whose two year old son has spent extended time in hospital due to a respiratory condition and to Megan, a health play specialist on the paediatric critical care unit at Leeds hospitals. References:All about the Children's Play Service at Leeds Teaching HospitalsLearn more about Seth's conditions: Bronchiolitis Obliterans and BronchiectasisMini First Aid Family First Aid Kit - Platinum Award winning first aid kit, voted a Best Buy in the Loved By Parents Awards 2021, is a comprehensive first aid kit for all the family. Containing 115 essential items, it is ideal for keeping in your car or at home for any first aid emergencies.Find out more about our multi award winning two hour Baby & Child first aid classes here, delivered in a relaxed and comfortable style to give you the confidence to know what actions to take if faced with a medical emergency.For press enquiries and to contact Mini First Aid, email info@minifirstaid.co.ukSeries 4 of the Family Health Podcast by Mini First Aid is sponsored by Things Happen, a trusted broker which offers the best financial advice to help parents and their families make informed decisions, ensuring a secure and tax-efficient future for their children.  The team at Things Happen consists of highly qualified financial experts who can guide you through the different types of life insurance policies to consider as your family expands, taking the stress out of decision-making by finding the best deals. If you already have life insurance Things Happen will carefully review your existing policy to ensure it still meets your family's needs, giving you peace of mind, knowing your family is fully protected.  And finally,  if reviewing your life insurance is still on your to-do list, take time to get in touch with an experienced Things Happen financial advisor today.

Many of us won't have heard of Developmental Language Disorder (DLD), yet this affects around two children in every classroom in schools across the UK and can affect literacy, learning, friendships and emotional well-being.DLD can mean a child has difficulties talking and/or understanding language. It's important to understand DLD and the challenges that children with DLD face every day in and out of school as their difficulties can be hard to spot and may be ‘hidden' for a long time.Dr Hannah Hobson from the Department of Psychology at the University of York. Hannah has vast experience with neurodevelopmental conditions and has carried out extensive research into developmental language disorder. We chatted with Hannah to find out more about this condition and it's a fascinating insight into the challenges that some children in your child's school will be experiencing right now.Please take a listen and share with any friends who might be concerned about their child or someone they know.References:Find out all about DLD at Speech and Language UKUse Speech & Language UK's Child Progress Tracker to give you an idea of how your baby or child is developing and whether you need some support or advice to help you.Afasic Charity for lots of great fact sheets and resourcesFind out more about Moor House School for children and young people with language disorders.Afasic's DLD Together, Online course for parentsEngage with DLD  - connecting people experiencing DLD to academic researchDr Hannah Hobson, Lecturer in Psychology. Hannah is a lecturer at the University of York where she directs the Masters in Development, Disorders and Clinical Practice. She leads the EMERALD lab, which stands for Emotions and MEntal health Research in Autism and Language Disorders, you can find out more about their work here Mini First Aid Family First Aid Kit - Platinum Award winning first aid kit, voted a Best Buy in the Loved By Parents Awards 2021, is a comprehensive first aid kit for all the family. Containing 115 essential items, it is ideal for keeping in your car or at home for any first aid emergencies.Find out more about our multi award winning two hour Baby & Child first aid classes here, delivered in a relaxed and comfortable style to give you the confidence to know what actions to take if faced with a medical emergency.For press enquiries and to contact Mini First Aid, email info@minifirstaid.co.ukSeries 4 of the Family Health Podcast by Mini First Aid is sponsored by Things Happen, a trusted broker which offers the best financial advice to help parents and their families make informed decisions, ensuring a secure and tax-efficient future for their children. The team at Things Happen consists of highly qualified financial experts who can guide you through the different types

How do you know when your child has a cold or the flu or something even more serious?Children regularly pick up coughs and viruses and it can be tricky to understand when to worry, how to soothe symptoms and when to keep your child at home - this week's episode has the answers!We chatted to Dr Lillie Parker, an NHS paediatrician, about winter colds and flu and about the RSV virus which can cause the more serious condition of bronchiolitis. Filled with tips, advice and information, we know this episode will be super helpful and strike a chord with every parent or carer this autumn/winter season!  References:Follow and connect with Dr Lils here on InstagramRead the Mini First Aid blog about RSV/bronchiolitis.Find out more from the NHS on Bronchiolitis and read their guide to RSV here.See the NHS guidance and advice on pregnancy and children's vaccinations.Mini First Aid Family First Aid Kit - Platinum Award winning first aid kit, voted a Best Buy in the Loved By Parents Awards 2021, is a comprehensive first aid kit for all the family. Containing 115 essential items, it is ideal for keeping in your car or at home for any first aid emergencies.Find out more about our multi award winning two hour Baby & Child first aid classes here, delivered in a relaxed and comfortable style to give you the confidence to know what actions to take if faced with a medical emergency.For press enquiries and to contact Mini First Aid, email info@minifirstaid.co.ukSeries 4 of the Family Health Podcast by Mini First Aid is sponsored by Things Happen, a trusted broker which offers the best financial advice to help parents and their families make informed decisions, ensuring a secure and tax-efficient future for their children.  The team at Things Happen consists of highly qualified financial experts who can guide you through the different types of life insurance policies to consider as your family expands, taking the stress out of decision-making by finding the best deals. If you already have life insurance Things Happen will carefully review your existing policy to ensure it still meets your family's needs, giving you peace of mind, knowing your family is fully protected.  And finally,  if reviewing your life insurance is still on your to-do list, take time to get in touch with an experienced Things Happen financial advisor today.

In this episode, Kate chats with Cathy Tabner, Parent Education Midwife at My Expert Midwife who has helped and advised hundreds of women about breastfeeding and knows all there is to know about anaemia and mastitis. If you, or your loved one, has ever suffered from mastitis and/or anaemia, you will know how painful and awful it can make you feel. Cathy explains what these conditions are, why they are common in the postpartum period and has great advice and tips on what to do to help alleviate the symptoms of both conditions.If you are pregnant or have newly given birth, or you are supporting someone on their prenatal or postpartum journey, this conversation is not to be missed.References: Connect with Cathy Tabner here and find out all about the brilliant work of My Expert Midwife here.Find out about antenatal checks and testsNHS iron deficiency anaemia information NHS All about ironRead more about supplements on the My Expert Midwife blogCheck out the NHS information about mastitisBuy the Teddy hot & cold pack for instant reliefWatch Cathy's lymphatic drainage massage demonstration in this episode on our YouTube channel or find My Expert Midwife on TikTok for lymphatic drainage massage videos.General advice from the NHS on breast pain and breastfeedingNHS guidance on taking medicines while breastfeedingMini First Aid Family First Aid Kit - Platinum Award winning first aid kit, voted a Best Buy in the Loved By Parents Awards 2021, is a comprehensive first aid kit for all the family. Containing 115 essential items, it is ideal for keeping in your car or at home for any first aid emergencies.Find out more about our multi award winning two hour Baby & Child first aid classes here, delivered in a relaxed and comfortable style to give you the confidence to know what actions to take if faced with a medical emergency.For press enquiries and to contact Mini First Aid, email info@minifirstaid.co.ukSeries 4 of the Family Health Podcast by Mini First Aid is sponsored by Things Happen, a trusted broker which offers the best financial advice to help parents and their families make informed decisions, ensuring a secure and tax-efficient future for their children.  The team at Things Happen consists of highly qualified financial experts who can guide you through 

Weaning is a huge milestone for babies as they move from a liquid, milk diet to eating solid foods. We know that breast and formula milk contain everything baby needs to grow and thrive, but when that milk consumption drops and food takes over, what nutrients do children or little ones need and how can we make sure that they're going to get enough of them?Today we chat with Aliya Porter, a Registered Nutritionist and a mum of three who runs Porter Nutrition and Weaning Centre. We discuss how to give your baby the best nutritional start and also how to help create lifelong good habits when it comes to diet and nutrition.If you are about to start weaning or you are already there, you will find this conversation incredibly helpful and reassuring. Porter Nutrition and Weaning Centre and offers you the opportunity to have support to eat healthily around your busy schedule and on a budget that suits you. Check out all the resources and services on offer at Porter Nutrition (for over 5s and adults) here and for everything relating to weaning and under 5s, check out Aliya's Weaning Centre website hereConnect with Aliya here on Facebook or here on InstagramBuy Aliya's e-book ‘Weaning on a Budget' Here are links to some of the articles and resources discussed in today's episode: Free resources for nutrition in Pregnancy  How to Introduce Allergens to Babies 100 First Foods Creating a Positive Mealtime (reducing the pressure) First Foods Weaning course Foods Babies Should Avoid   Listen to Molly Forbes podcast on Childrens' Body ImageMini First Aid is an award-winning, Dragons' Den winning business bringing vital first aid training to parents, carers and workers across the UK. You can find out more about our wide range of first aid classes and courses here Mini First Aid first aid kits are designed to meet all your family's first aid needs. With a range of sizes available, you can keep our kits at home and take them out and about with you on day trips with your little ones. Browse our full range of kits hereSeries 3 of the Family Health Podcast by Mini First Aid is sponsored by Savlon Scar Prevention Gel. Savlon has been trusted by the nation for generations and can help the whole family with the range of products available.  Savlon Scar Prevention Gel helps soothe pain, promote faster healing, and reduce the likelihood of scarring.  

In today's Family Health Podcast episode, we delve into the complex landscape of dementia, a condition that not only affects individuals directly but also ripples through the lives of their loved ones. We chat with Dr Abhi Inglis, a Specialty Doctor in Old Age Psychiatry who explains what dementia is, some of the more common early signs and symptoms and how we can best help our loved one.We also hear from Jayne Sibley whose parents both had dementia and sadly died with this condition. Jayne talks to us about the emotional, financial, and practical burdens carried by those balancing the demands of caregiving with the progression of dementia.If you are part of the so-called ‘sandwich generation', caught between caring for ageing parents and supporting your own children, we know this conversation will strike a chord and we hope you take comfort and help from the information and resources signposted in this episode.Find out more about dementia and access support here:https://www.dementiauk.org https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/ https://www.raredementiasupport.org/ Jayne Sibley is CEO and Co-Founder of Sibstar, the UK's first debit card and app designed specifically for people living with dementia. Jayne launched Sibstar in 2023 after caring for her parents, both of whom were living with dementia. Sibstar helps people living with dementia to safely retain their financial independence for longer. Sibstar recently appeared on Dragons' Den, receiving significant investment Connect with Jayne here on LinkedIn or here on InstagramFind out more about Sibstar See more of Sibstar on Dragons' Den hereMini First Aid is an award-winning, Dragons' Den winning business bringing vital first aid training to parents, carers and workers across the UK. You can find out more about our wide range of first aid classes and courses here Mini First Aid first aid kits are designed to meet all your family's first aid needs. With a range of sizes available, you can keep our kits at home and take them out and about with you on day trips with your little ones. Browse our full range of kits hereSeries 3 of the Family Health Podcast by Mini First Aid is sponsored by Savlon Scar Prevention Gel. Savlon has been trusted by the nation for generations and can help the whole family with the range of products available.  Savlon Scar Prevention Gel helps soothe pain, promote faster healing, and reduce the likelihood of scarring. 

In today's digital society, children are bombarded with images of supposed perfection. According to recent statistics from the NHS, the struggle with body image and food among young people has surged alarmingly in recent years, with children as young as six years old being diagnosed with an eating disorder.Behind these numbers lie stories of silent battles, where young minds grapple with complex emotions and societal pressures that often remain unseen and misunderstood.In today's episode of the Family Health Podcast, we chat with Olivia, a body image coach and Pernille, Founder and CEO of MindBlossom about eating disorders. This episode comes with a gentle warning that both Olivia and Pernille share their own personal struggles with eating disorders as well as talking to us more generally about what might be going on in a young person's mind that might drive them towards an eating disorder and those sometimes subtle signs that your child might be struggling.Olivia Bowden is Founder of Body Image Coach, supporting eating disorders and BDD in schools, click here to find out more about her work. Olivia's A-Z online free self help platform Dear Heart Column can be accessed here if you need support with general life difficulties. Find Olivia's self-help books here at Front Door Publishing Connect with Pernille here on LinkedInPernille's company Mind Blossom which strives to prevent and combat mental illness through mental health education and fostering community support. Find out more hereLearn more about Pernille and her professional services here on her website.If you would like to learn more about Pernille's research click here and about her scholarly publications here.For more information about the different types of eating disorders and links to useful resources, check out the NHS information page.See all the resources at Beat Eating Disorders charity A full guide to CAMHS services can be found at Young Minds mental health support organisation.Listen to Molly Forbes podcast on Childrens' Body ImageMini First Aid is an award-winning, Dragons' Den winning business bringing vital first aid training to parents, carers and workers across the UK. You can find out more about our wide range of first aid classes and courses here Mini First Aid first aid kits are designed to meet all your family's first aid needs. With a range of sizes available, you can keep our kits at home and take them o

Our Dragons' Den mentor Sara Davies MBE had gestational diabetes in both of her pregnancies and talks to us today about the guilt she felt when first diagnosed and what she has since learned about this condition that affects around 5% of pregnant women in the UK.We are also joined by Cathy Tabner of My Expert Midwife whose knowledge of gestational diabetes, and more widely about pregnancy and your body when you are pregnant, is unsurpassed!This conversation covers mum guilt, pregnancy hormones, how the placenta works, what happens in your body when pregnant, how your diet can help control gestational diabetes and much more.Any pregnant woman can develop gestational diabetes so if you are expecting a baby or may do in the future, you need to hear this conversation.*Please note, this episode references Dr Michael Mosley's work, in particular his blood sugar diet. This episode was recorded prior to his tragic death.If you love this episode, please share and leave us a podcast review, and don't forget to subscribe on your favourite podcast platform so that you never miss these important family health conversations.Follow Sara Davies here on Instagram or connect here on LinkedIn.Learn more about Dragons' Den here and watch Mini First Aid on Dragons' Den here.Connect with Cathy Tabner here and find out all about the brilliant work of My Expert Midwife here.Check out all the guidance and resources from Diabetes UK here on their website, in particular this page on gestational diabetes and learn more from Diabetes UK about the HBA1C test here and read the NHS information page for gestational diabetes here and learn about the drug Metformin hereVisit Dr Michael Mosley's website here and check out his recipe books hereNational Institute for Health & Care Excellence guidance for diabetes in pregnancyMini First Aid is an award-winning, Dragons' Den winning business bringing vital first aid training to parents, carers and workers across the UK. You can find out more about our wide range of first aid classes and courses here Mini First Aid first aid kits are designed to meet all your family's first aid needs. With a range of sizes available, you can keep our kits at home and take them out and about with you on day trips with your little ones. Browse our full range of kits hereSeries 3 of the Family Health Podcast by Mini First Aid is sponsored by Savlon Scar Prevention Gel. Savlon has been trusted by the nation for generations and can help the whole family with the range of products available.   

In the UK, approximately 1 in every 100 children is diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). This number is probably lower than the reality as many families don't want or think they need an official diagnosis. Behind these numbers lie stories of resilience, uniqueness, and often, misunderstanding. In this episode of the Family Health Podcast, we delve into the world of autism in children. We chat with Dr Hannah Hobson, a lecturer in psychology and lead of the EMERALD research lab about what autism is, how it is diagnosed and is autism really more prevalent now than a few decades ago?This conversation goes beyond the statistics, exploring the real-life experiences of families, the challenges they face, and the immense potential that lies within each child. Parents of autistic children and non-autistic children alike will get something out of this chat and we hope that it helps everyone to understand neurodiversity a little bit better.Dr Hannah Hobson, Lecturer in Psychology. Hannah is a lecturer at the University of York where she directs the Masters in Development, Disorders and Clinical Practice. She leads the EMERALD lab, which stands for Emotions and MEntal health Research in Autism and Language Disorders, you can find out more about their work here Lots of guidance and advice here from the National Autistic SocietyDownload the parent toolkit from Ambitious About Autism The Curly Hair Project is an organisation that helps people on the autistic spectrum and the people around them.Read Hannah's guest blog on autism for Mini First Aid hereMini First Aid is an award-winning, Dragons' Den winning business bringing vital first aid training to parents, carers and workers across the UK. You can find out more about our wide range of first aid classes and courses here Mini First Aid first aid kits are designed to meet all your family's first aid needs. With a range of sizes available, you can keep our kits at home and take them out and about with you on day trips with your little ones. Browse our full range of kits hereSeries 3 of the Family Health Podcast by Mini First Aid is sponsored by Savlon Scar Prevention Gel. Savlon has been trusted by the nation for generations and can help the whole family with the range of products available.  Savlon Scar Prevention Gel helps soothe pain, promote faster healing, and reduce the likelihood of scarring.  

If your child takes part in any kind of sport or leisure activity, you will know how much of their time outside of school is dedicated to these activities and how this impacts their diet, from the lack of time to sit and eat proper meals to the type and amount of food they eat.It is hard enough as parents to know what nutrients and vitamins our tweens and teens need and how much to feed them; adding in a fussy eater or a training schedule that requires particular energy sources at particular times means supporting their nutritional needs alongside their lifestyle becomes a huge, confusing juggle.Today on the Family Health Podcast, we chat with Lou Matera of Youth Sport Nutrition and Dan Richardson, a Performance Nutritionist who has worked extensively with young elite athletes. How much food your child needs, what types of vitamins and nutrients they need, when they should be eating to support their activities and how to get your child to take responsibility for their diet - these are all answered in today's podcast episode. It's an eye-opener for parents and children alike, make sure your young athlete listens in too!Learn more about Youth Sport Nutrition and follow them on Instagram and TikTokConnect with Dan Richardson on LinkedIn and follow DRN (Dan Richardson Nutrition) on InstagramRead the NHS Eat Well Advice hereMini First Aid is an award-winning, Dragons' Den winning business bringing vital first aid training to parents, carers and workers across the UK. You can find out more about our wide range of first aid classes and courses here Mini First Aid first aid kits are designed to meet all your family's first aid needs. With a range of sizes available, you can keep our kits at home and take them out and about with you on day trips with your little ones. Browse our full range of kits hereSeries 3 of the Family Health Podcast by Mini First Aid is sponsored by Savlon Scar Prevention Gel. Savlon has been trusted by the nation for generations and can help the whole family with the range of products available.  Savlon Scar Prevention Gel helps soothe pain, promote faster healing, and reduce the likelihood of scarring.

What are the laws around baby & child car seats? When should you switch to a forward-facing seat? When can your child sit up front with you? We might think we know the answers to these questions but this Family Health Podcast episode is here to dispel any doubts and give you the straight-up facts about car seat safety for your little ones.In this episode, we chat with Luisa Rollins-Svenson, Consumer and Trade Marketing Manager at Graco UK who has a wealth of knowledge about car seat rules, regulations and best practices. No more guessing and googling if what your children are sitting on is safe and legal!Graco has been supporting growing families around the world for nearly 70 years. Graco understand what you're going through because they are parents, too. Their goal is to help make every moment, from the big milestones to the everyday experiences, a bit better with trusted and innovative products that are safe, durable and designed to grow with your childTake a look at all Graco has to offer here on their websiteThe Child Accident Prevention Trust has a handy guide to child car seats here and you can see the official Government legal regulations hereAnd if you would like to see what all of those information and safety icons on car seat guides mean, here's a useful guide from HalfordsMini First Aid is an award-winning, Dragons' Den winning business bringing vital first aid training to parents, carers and workers across the UK. You can find out more about our wide range of first aid classes and courses here Mini First Aid first aid kits are designed to meet all your family's first aid needs. With a range of sizes available, you can keep our kits at home and take them out and about with you on day trips with your little ones. Browse our full range of kits hereSeries 3 of the Family Health Podcast by Mini First Aid is sponsored by Savlon Scar Prevention Gel. Savlon has been trusted by the nation for generations and can help the whole family with the range of products available.  Savlon Scar Prevention Gel helps soothe pain, promote faster healing, and reduce the likelihood of scarring.  

Having asthma may once have been seen as a weakness or something to be pitied for, but is this still the case? What do we now know about the causes and treatment of asthma? Is there still some level of embarrassment for children living with asthma today?Asthma is the most common long-term medical condition in children in the UK, affecting around 1 in 11 young people. Chances are there is at least one person in your child's school or nursery class living with asthma. In fact, the UK has some of the highest rates of asthma in the world with over 5 million people living with the condition, including over 1 million children. In today's Family Health Podcast episode, we talk to Dr Greg Burch, an A&E doctor and CEO of Tiny Medical Apps which supports the NHS and charities with digital solutions to help people manage long term conditions at home. We also chat with Ambreen, whose young daughter lives with asthma, about her symptoms, treatment and the impact this has on her life.If your child has ever felt embarrassed about having asthma or needing to use an inhaler, you will want to hear about the new digital technology that could empower them and give them autonomy over the management of their condition.Asthma is so common that it's really important that we all have an understanding of what it is like for our friends and family living with this condition, and how we can best look out for them. A brilliant episode, not to be missed!Find out more about asthma here on the NHS website and here on the brilliant Asthma & Lung UK charity website If you are the parent or carer of a child with asthma, you'll find lots of great information, guidance and resources here at Asthma & Lung UKLearn a bit more about the Digital Health Passport and about the NHS National bundle of care for children and young people with asthma here and connect with Dr Greg Burch here on LinkedInMini First Aid is an award-winning, Dragons' Den winning business bringing vital first aid training to parents, carers and workers across the UK. You can find out more about our wide range of first aid classes and courses here Mini First Aid first aid kits are designed to meet all your family's first aid needs. With a range of sizes available, you can keep our kits at home and take them out and about with you on day trips with your little ones. Browse our full range of kits hereSeries 3 of the Family Health Podcast by Mini First Aid is sponsored by Savlon Scar Prevention Gel. Savlon has been trusted by the nation for generations and can help the whole family with the range of products available.  Savlon Scar Prevention Gel helps soothe pain, promote faster healing, and reduce the likelihood of scarring.  

In 2019 Adele Hughes world was turned upside down when she received a melanoma diagnosis. Telling her children and her parents that she had skin cancer was just the start of her journey, which continued with immunotherapy treatment and becoming an Ambassador for Melanoma UK.In today's episode, Adele tells her story, from her lifestyle before diagnosis to her treatment and beyond. You will hear about the risk factors for skin cancer, what signs and symptoms to look out for and what you can do for your children when they are young to help reduce the risk of developing skin cancer later in life. This is a tough listen but Adele's strength and positive messages about how to mitigate risks and where to turn to if you are concerned are not to be missed.Read more of Adele's story here on her wonderful blog: The Melanoma In MeBuy Adele's book, Puxley The Squeaky Clean Pig - also available at other in-store and online book retailers.Find lots of advice and guidance and more about the work of Melanoma UK here including how to self-examine your skin and what to look out forMini First Aid is an award-winning, Dragons' Den winning business bringing vital first aid training to parents, carers and workers across the UK. You can find out more about our wide range of first aid classes and courses here Mini First Aid first aid kits are designed to meet all your family's first aid needs. With a range of sizes available, you can keep our kits at home and take them out and about with you on day trips with your little ones. Browse our full range of kits hereSeries 3 of the Family Health Podcast by Mini First Aid is sponsored by Savlon Scar Prevention Gel. Savlon has been trusted by the nation for generations and can help the whole family with the range of products available.  Savlon Scar Prevention Gel helps soothe pain, promote faster healing, and reduce the likelihood of scarring.  

Is it normal to suffer with anxiety when you become a parent? Why do we feel anxious as our children reach particular milestones? What is ‘normal' anxiety and when should we worry that it has become something more? These questions and more are answered in today's Family Health Podcast episode in which Kate chats with Jaimie Shires, a Counsellor, Self-Development Mentor and Mental Health Educator.Jaimie talks to us about why we get anxious, how we can talk to our children about the things that worry us without frightening or confusing them, and where we can turn to for support if we think our anxiety is affecting our wellbeing.Connect with Jaimie Shires here on LinkedIn and visit the Uplift Mental Health website hereSearch the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) therapist database here

Show Notes: A 2015 survey showed that nearly a quarter of childcare professionals have seen signs that children aged between 3 and 5 years old, in their care, are unhappy with their appearance or bodies. This is just one of the staggering and upsetting statistics that we hear about in this episode of the Family Health Podcast with Molly Forbes of Body Happy Org.Why do our children feel this way, what can we do to support them, how can we drive change in our schools, institutions and society? Big questions for which Molly has some fantastic answers and advice.Everyone needs to hear this conversation. This isn't just a topic for parents or carers, this is an issue that we must all take responsibility for.Listen now and learn what you can do to support and empower children and young people - this episode is too important to miss.References:Learn more about the work of The Body Happy OrgConnect with Molly on InstagramBuy Molly's book: Body, Happy Kids PACEY 2015 surveyWomen and Equalities Committee Body Image Survey Results (2020)Find out more about the National Child Measurement Programme 2023Mini First Aid Family First Aid Kit - Platinum Award winning first aid kit, voted a Best Buy in the Loved By Parents Awards 2021, is a comprehensive first aid kit for all the family. Containing 115 essential items, it is ideal for keeping in your car or at home for any first aid emergencies.Find out more about our multi award winning two hour Baby & Child first aid classes here, delivered in a relaxed and comfortable style to give you the confidence to know what actions to take if faced with a medical emergency.For press enquiries and to contact Mini First Aid, email info@minifirstaid.co.ukThe Mini First Aid Family Health podcast is sponsored by Unity Mutual, a trusted partner for your savings and investments. Unity Mutual understands your commitment to your child's health and financial future. When you choose Unity Mutual for a Junior Individual Savings Account, you secure your child's savings journey and receive a free paediatric first aid class. It's not just about caring for their health; it's also about setting them up for a brighter future. Unity Mutual believes in enriching lives beyond pounds and pence, empowering you with both financial stability and life-enhancing opportunities.

Show Notes: If your child has to have an operation in hospital, it's likely that they will be anaesthetised pre-surgery, which can be a pretty scary experience for both them and for you as a parent or carer.This episode of the Family Health Podcast is here to arm you with knowledge and allay some of those fears about what happens if your child needs to go under general anaesthetic.We chat with Ed Rothera, a consultant paediatric anaesthetist at the Leeds Children's hospital, who explains everything you need to know about the different types of procedure and anaesthetic. You will hear about what the process will look like for your child and Ed has tips on what you can do as a parent to prepare and support them.Learn what are the most common children's operations and what a paediatric consultant working in a surgical theatre really thinks about trampolines!We hope that you will never have to experience your child going under anaesthetic but forewarned is forearmed and this conversation covers it all.References:Leeds Children's hospital information leaflet: A checklist for your child's surgery  Check out the list of resources from Royal college of Anesthetists (RCoA) for families and children having anaesthetics Rees bear has an anaesthetic (RCoA)More about the Little Journey appMini First Aid Family First Aid Kit - Platinum Award winning first aid kit, voted a Best Buy in the Loved By Parents Awards 2021, is a comprehensive first aid kit for all the family. Containing 115 essential items, it is ideal for keeping in your car or at home for any first aid emergencies.Find out more about our multi award winning two hour Baby & Child first aid classes here, delivered in a relaxed and comfortable style to give you the confidence to know what actions to take if faced with a medical emergency.For press enquiries and to contact Mini First Aid, email info@minifirstaid.co.ukThe Mini First Aid Family Health podcast is sponsored by Unity Mutual, a trusted partner for your savings and investments. Unity Mutual understands your commitment to your child's health and financial future. When you choose Unity Mutual for a Junior Individual Savings Account, you secure your child's savings journey and receive a free paediatric first aid class. It's not just about caring for their health; it's also about setting them up for a brighter future. Unity Mutual believes in enriching lives beyond pounds and pence, empowering you with both financial stability and life-enhancing opportunities. 

Episode 18: Understanding EndometriosisShow Notes: Around 1.5 million women in the UK are currently living with Endometriosis, a condition that can be incredibly debilitating and sadly still lacks awareness. If you suffer with endometriosis, or know someone who does, you will know how important this conversation is.In this episode of the Family Health Podcast, we hear from Charlotte who has suffered with Endometriosis since her very first period at the age of 13. We talk about the symptoms, the problems with diagnosis, what treatment there is available and how to manage living with this painful condition.Available now wherever you listen to your favourite podcasts. A conversation that will help you to understand and explain what you or someone you love is going through.References:NHS Information on EndometriosisLearn more and find support from the UK's leading endometriosis charity Endometriosis UKMini First Aid Family First Aid Kit - Platinum Award winning first aid kit, voted a Best Buy in the Loved By Parents Awards 2021, is a comprehensive first aid kit for all the family. Containing 115 essential items, it is ideal for keeping in your car or at home for any first aid emergencies.Find out more about our multi award winning two hour Baby & Child first aid classes here, delivered in a relaxed and comfortable style to give you the confidence to know what actions to take if faced with a medical emergency.For press enquiries and to contact Mini First Aid, email info@minifirstaid.co.ukThe Mini First Aid Family Health podcast is sponsored by Unity Mutual, a trusted partner for your savings and investments. Unity Mutual understands your commitment to your child's health and financial future. When you choose Unity Mutual for a Junior Individual Savings Account, you secure your child's savings journey and receive a free paediatric first aid class. It's not just about caring for their health; it's also about setting them up for a brighter future. Unity Mutual believes in enriching lives beyond pounds and pence, empowering you with both financial stability and life-enhancing opportunities. 

Episode 17: Managing OverwhelmShow Notes: Parents - particularly mums - this episode of the Family Health Podcast will really strike a chord. Today we chat with Kate, an occupational health therapist, about overwhelm and burnout. If you feel this way and need a virtual hug and to feel completely seen, don't miss this.This conversation shines a light on all we do in our daily lives and the things that have a negative impact on our emotional energy. Kate explains the scientific and social aspects that contribute to feelings of overwhelm, especially for new mums, and shares lots of good advice about how to recognise the signs of burnout and what help you can access.If you can do one thing for yourself today, make the time to listen to this episode of the podcast, it will change the way you think about the things that you do and how and why you do them and is jam-packed with top tips, resources and a bucketful of compassion.References:Kate Binnington Occupational TherapyLearn more from Dr Emma Hepburn, The Psychology MumThe Capacity Cup Check out the resources from the NHS : Dealing with StressMini First Aid Family First Aid Kit - Platinum Award winning first aid kit, voted a Best Buy in the Loved By Parents Awards 2021, is a comprehensive first aid kit for all the family. Containing 115 essential items, it is ideal for keeping in your car or at home for any first aid emergencies.Find out more about our multi award winning two hour Baby & Child first aid classes here, delivered in a relaxed and comfortable style to give you the confidence to know what actions to take if faced with a medical emergency.For press enquiries and to contact Mini First Aid, email info@minifirstaid.co.ukThe Mini First Aid Family Health podcast is sponsored by Unity Mutual, a trusted partner for your savings and investments. Unity Mutual understands your commitment to your child's health and financial future. When you choose Unity Mutual for a Junior Individual Savings Account, you secure your child's savings journey and receive a free paediatric first aid class. It's not just about caring for their health; it's also about setting them up for a brighter future. Unity Mutual believes in enriching lives beyond pounds and pence, empowering you with both financial stability and life-enhancing opportunities. 

Episode 16: Understanding Children's BurnsShow Notes: At just 15-months old, Michelle's son Charlie pulled a pan of boiling water over himself at their family home and sustained burns to 10% of his body.This episode tells the story of Charlie's accident, treatment and recovery. You will hear details of Charlie's burns injuries and of his mum Michelle's guilt because of the accident. You will also hear from Sue from Children's Burns Trust who talks about what happens if your child arrives at A&E with a skin burn and some of the different treatment paths available.This is not an easy listen but it is ultimately a story of hope and recovery. Charlie is now a normal, thriving teenager, but the consequences of his accident, and he and his family's journey of healing, continue to this day.Awareness is key to prevention and we thank Michelle for her bravery and openness in talking about Charlie's accident.References:Learn more about Children's Burns Trust hereRead Charlie's Story on the Children's Burns Trust websiteLearn more about hazards in your home and how to prevent burnsNHS Guidance on treating burns and scaldsMini First Aid Family First Aid Kit - Platinum Award winning first aid kit, voted a Best Buy in the Loved By Parents Awards 2021, is a comprehensive first aid kit for all the family. Containing 115 essential items, it is ideal for keeping in your car or at home for any first aid emergencies.Find out more about our multi award winning two hour Baby & Child first aid classes here, delivered in a relaxed and comfortable style to give you the confidence to know what actions to take if faced with a medical emergency.For press enquiries and to contact Mini First Aid, email info@minifirstaid.co.ukThe Mini First Aid Family Health podcast is sponsored by Unity Mutual, a trusted partner for your savings and investments. Unity Mutual understands your commitment to your child's health and financial future. When you choose Unity Mutual for a Junior Individual Savings Account, you secure your child's savings journey and receive a free paediatric first aid class. It's not just about caring for their health; it's also about setting them up for a brighter future. Unity Mutual believes in enriching lives beyond pounds and pence, empowering you with both financial stability and life-enhancing opportunities. 

“Women are literally standing on the sidelines of their own lives” Dragging. Bulging. Heaviness. Sciatica. Groin pain. Hip pain. Trouble going to the toilet, as well as trouble holding it in. All these are signs of a problem with your pelvic floor health. In fact, a whopping 50% of women report pelvic health concerns, with many more suffering in silence.This week, Kate talks to Claire Sparrow, an expert in this field. Claire tells a story of hope and inspiration, and encourages women not to just accept pelvic floor problems such as prolapse and incontinence. She also tells us why squeezing is most definitely not the answer, and may actually make incontinence worse! This is not just an issue for women after childbirth, this can affect all women at any time.This is a must listen for anyone living with pelvic health problems.References:Contact Claire by email at claire@wholebodypelvichealth.co.ukWhole Body Pelvic HealthRead the Book: HOPE For Your Pelvic FloorTake the online course: Pelvic Floor First Aid - £10 DISCOUNT FOR PODCAST LISTENERSFind Claire on InstagramJoin the FREE Facebook community: Pelvic Floor Exercises Reinvented for live classes, answer questions and pelvic floor tips and tricksMini First Aid Family First Aid Kit - Platinum Award winning first aid kit, voted a Best Buy in the Loved By Parents Awards 2021, is a comprehensive first aid kit for all the family. Containing 115 essential items, it is ideal for keeping in your car or at home for any first aid emergencies.Find out more about our multi award winning two hour Baby & Child first aid classes here, delivered in a relaxed and comfortable style to give you the confidence to know what actions to take if faced with a medical emergency.For press enquiries and to contact Mini First Aid, email info@minifirstaid.co.ukThe Mini First Aid Family Health podcast is sponsored by Unity Mutual, a trusted partner for your savings and investments. Unity Mutual understands your commitment to your child's health and financial future. When you choose Unity Mutual for a Junior Individual Savings Account, you secure your child's savings journey and receive a free paediatric first aid class. It's not just about caring for their health; it's also about setting them up for a brighter future. Unity Mutual believes in enriching lives beyond pounds and pence, empowering you with both financial stability and life-enhancing opportunities. 

Show Notes:Trigger warning: this week's podcast discusses the death of a child. We talk about sepsis a lot at Mini First Aid and this week's episode demonstrates exactly why we feel this is so important. This week, Kate chats with Melissa Mead, Sepsis Trust Ambassador and we hear the story of Melissa's little boy William, who tragically died of sepsis. Melissa discusses what happened to her little boy in detail, to make absolutely sure that no parent listening has to face the death of their child from sepsis. You will hear about the signs and symptoms, what to look out for, and the importance of asking the question “could it be sepsis?”Please note, this is not an easy listen, it's a story that will break your heart and stay with you. Please take some time after listening to check out all of the resources below including support groups and the Sepsis Trust if you have been affected by today's episode. References:Sepsis Trust UKKnow the signs - download the factsheet hereRead Melissa's blog here and find Melissa on Instagram hereChildhood Bereavement NetworkNational Grief Awareness Week - support and informationSepsis Trust Support Groups ResourcesMini First Aid Family First Aid Kit - Platinum Award winning first aid kit, voted a Best Buy in the Loved By Parents Awards 2021, is a comprehensive first aid kit for all the family. Containing 115 essential items, it is ideal for keeping in your car or at home for any first aid emergencies.Find out more about our multi award winning two hour Baby & Child first aid classes here, delivered in a relaxed and comfortable style to give you the confidence to know what actions to take if faced with a medical emergency.For press enquiries and to contact Mini First Aid, email info@minifirstaid.co.ukThe Mini First Aid Family Health podcast is sponsored by Unity Mutual, a trusted partner for your savings and investments. Unity Mutual understands your commitment to your child's health and financial future. When you choose Unity Mutual for a Junior Individual Savings Account, you secure your child's savings journey and receive a free paediatric first aid class. It's not just about caring for their health; it's also about setting them up for a brighter future. Unity Mutual believes in enriching lives beyond pounds and pence, empowering you with both financial stability and life-enhancing opportunities. Melissa Mead MBE is National project Coordinator for the Sepsis Trust UK, using her experience and grief to campaign and raise awareness.

Show Notes:“It is not uncommon for under 5's to have their full set of teeth removed”. This is the unbelievable truth we hear in this week's podcast from Marisa Russell, Mini First Aid trainer and dental nurse. In this episode, Kate talks to Marisa Russell about oral and dental health. Marisa talks us through why children's teeth can be so prone to decay and surprisingly, it's not just about what they eat and how often they brush. It's Mouth Cancer Action Month, so this is one for the whole family as Marisa explains why regular dental checks are so important, and not only from the perspective of keeping those pearly whites in tip top condition.If you have a battle with your children about brushing their teeth and sometimes wonder if it's worth it, this episode is for you! References:NHS - Children's TeethMouth Cancer Action MonthFind out more about our NEW first aid awareness for adults classes here; just two hours of your time to learn life-saving skills.Mini First Aid Family First Aid Kit - Platinum Award winning first aid kit, voted a Best Buy in the Loved By Parents Awards 2021, is a comprehensive first aid kit for all the family. Containing 115 essential items, it is ideal for keeping in your car or at home for any first aid emergencies.Find out more about our multi award winning two hour Baby & Child first aid classes here, delivered in a relaxed and comfortable style to give you the confidence to know what actions to take if faced with a medical emergency.For press enquiries and to contact Mini First Aid, email info@minifirstaid.co.ukThe Mini First Aid Family Health podcast is sponsored by Unity Mutual, a trusted partner for your savings and investments. Unity Mutual understands your commitment to your child's health and financial future. When you choose Unity Mutual for a Junior Individual Savings Account, you secure your child's savings journey and receive a free paediatric first aid class. It's not just about caring for their health; it's also about setting them up for a brighter future. Unity Mutual believes in enriching lives beyond pounds and pence, empowering you with both financial stability and life-enhancing opportunities. Marisa Russell is a qualified dental nurse, tutor and assessor. She qualified as a dental nurse in 2003 and now works with a training provider tutoring and preparing trainee dental nurses for their exams. Marisa started working for Mini First Aid Sussex in September 2021, she has a little boy who is almost 5 years old who likes to learn first aid and lives in Brighton.

You have probably heard of Diabetes and that there are different forms of this condition such as Type 1 and Type 2 among others, but do you understand the differences and know what signs to look out for? Are you confident that you would know if you or your child had developed diabetes?Diabetes UK estimates that almost 850,000 people in the UK are living with undiagnosed Type 2 diabetes. If added to the 4.3 million diagnosed cases, that's over 5 million people in the UK living with some form of this condition.In this episode we chat with Jackie from Diabetes UK and Michelle Dady, Specialist Paediatric Diabetes Nurse to bring you everything you need to know. We talk about Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, the signs and symptoms and explain why you mustn't delay when seeking help for this often confusing condition.References:Diabetes UK - Everything you need to know Know Your Risk of Type 2 Diabetes - A Handy ToolSigns of Diabetes in ChildrenFollow Diabetes UK on FacebookFollow Diabetes UK on InstagramFollow Diabetes UK on XMini First Aid Family First Aid Kit - Platinum Award winning first aid kit, voted a Best Buy in the Loved By Parents Awards 2021, is a comprehensive first aid kit for all the family. Containing 115 essential items, it is ideal for keeping in your car or at home for any first aid emergencies.Find out more about our multi award winning two hour Baby & Child first aid classes here, delivered in a relaxed and comfortable style to give you the confidence to know what actions to take if faced with a medical emergency.For press enquiries and to contact Mini First Aid, email info@minifirstaid.co.ukThe Mini First Aid Family Health podcast is sponsored by Unity Mutual, a trusted partner for your savings and investments. Unity Mutual understands your commitment to your child's health and financial future. When you choose Unity Mutual for a Junior Individual Savings Account, you secure your child's savings journey and receive a free paediatric first aid class. It's not just about caring for their health; it's also about setting them up for a brighter future. Unity Mutual believes in enriching lives beyond pounds and pence, empowering you with both financial stability and life-enhancing opportunities. Diabetes UK is the UK's leading diabetes charity. The charity raises awareness, provides support and information to families living with diabetes, and funds research projects.Michelle Dady is a Specialist Paediatric Diabetes Nurse and also runs Mini First Aid Milton Keynes. Find Michelle on Instagram here or on Facebook here  

In this episode, Kate chats with Katrina Phillips, CEO of the Child Accident Prevention Trust, and Hollie Phillips (no relation!) who is Mum to Ralphie, a healthy, happy toddler who swallowed a button battery on his first birthday. Hear the story of what happened to Ralphie and how his mum's tenacity saved his life. Learn more about why these batteries are so dangerous, how to spot the signs that your child might have swallowed a button battery, and what to do if you suspect the worst.References:Learn more about the Child Accident Prevention Trust here Find out all you need to know about button battery safety hereDownload your Button Battery Fact SheetGreat Ormond Street Hospital: Learn what to do if you suspect your child has swallowed a button batteryThe Harper Lee FoundationMini First Aid Family First Aid Kit - Platinum Award winning first aid kit, voted a Best Buy in the Loved By Parents Awards 2021, is a comprehensive first aid kit for all the family. Containing 115 essential items, it is ideal for keeping in your car or at home for any first aid emergencies. Find out more about our multi award winning two hour Baby & Child first aid classes here, delivered in a relaxed and comfortable style to give you the confidence to know what actions to take if faced with a medical emergency. For press enquiries and to contact Mini First Aid, email info@minifirstaid.co.ukThe Mini First Aid Family Health podcast is sponsored by Unity Mutual, a trusted partner for your savings and investments. Unity Mutual understands your commitment to your child's health and financial future. When you choose Unity Mutual for a Junior Individual Savings Account, you secure your child's savings journey and receive a free paediatric first aid class. It's not just about caring for their health; it's also about setting them up for a brighter future. Unity Mutual believes in enriching lives beyond pounds and pence, empowering you with both financial stability and life-enhancing opportunities. Hollie Phillips is a mum to two boys Albie age 7 and Ralphie age 3. Currently one of the senior team and lead SENco at a nursery, Hollie also runs meet-up groups for mums who need a safe, judgement-free space to chat. After her son Ralphie swallowed a button battery, Hollie became a charity ambassador for the Child Accident Prevention Trust, supporting their campaigns on button battery danger and she also supports the Harper Lee Foundation.Katrina Phillips is Chief Executive of the Child Accident Prevention Trust. Katrina has received an OBE for services to child safety, recognising her tireless commitment to the safety of children. With children and families at the heart of what she does, Katrina has a keen grasp of the many factors that influence the risk of serious accidents, including poverty and poor housing that place some children in greater danger. She recognises the valuable role that frontline services, professional bodies, government departments, businesses and other charities all play increating a safer world for children. This drives her commitment to working in partnership and has maximised the impact of the charity's work.

In the last episode of our Savlon Scar Prevention Gel sponsored series, in conversation with writer Jacky Burton, Kate discusses the devastating death of her brother from cardiomyopathy when he was just 22. In this emotional podcast, find out how Matt's untimely death has affected his whole family.Show Notes:The Mini First Aid Family Health podcast is sponsored by Savlon Scar Prevention Gel. Savlon Scar Prevention Gel helps soothe pain, promote faster healing as well as reducing the risk of scarring when used on minor wounds, superficial burns, and grazes. Buy Savlon Scar Prevention Gel Here.References:Mini First Aid Family First Aid Kit - Platinum Award winning first aid kit, voted a Best Buy in the Loved By Parents Awards 2021, is a comprehensive first aid kit for all the family. Containing 115 essential items, it is ideal for keeping in your car or at home for any first aid emergencies.Find out more about our multi award winning two hour Baby & Child first aid classes here, delivered in a relaxed and comfortable style to give you the confidence to know what actions to take if faced with a medical emergency.For press enquiries and to contact Mini First Aid, email info@minifirstaid.co.uk

In this episode, sponsored by Savlon Scar Prevention Gel, Kate talks to Nurse Angie Jay. Angie is about to give birth to twins, and as a black woman she is passionate about shining a light on the stark difference in pregnancy related deaths between black and white parents. Join Kate and Angie for this raw & honest discussion and listen to Kate and Angie's plans for diversity in postnatal education.Angie is a paediatric trained nurse with experience of working at Great Ormond Street as a theatre nurse, in children's A&E, and in her current role as a school and safeguarding nurse visiting schools to support children and their health needs. Angie is a Mini First Aid trainer and trains people internally, to make sure there is an inclusive mindset across the organisation. She has appeared on a number of programmes, including BBC 1Extra, talking all things sexual health with Richie Brave.Show Notes:The Mini First Aid Family Health podcast is sponsored by Savlon Scar Prevention Gel. Savlon Scar Prevention Gel helps soothe pain, promote faster healing as well as reducing the risk of scarring when used on minor wounds, superficial burns, and grazes. Buy Savlon Scar Prevention Gel Here.References:Read the Blog: Diverse Perspectives - First Aid on Black and Brown Skin Mini First Aid Family First Aid Kit - Platinum Award winning first aid kit, voted a Best Buy in the Loved By Parents Awards 2021, is a comprehensive first aid kit for all the family. Containing 115 essential items, it is ideal for keeping in your car or at home for any first aid emergencies.Find out more about our multi award winning two hour Baby & Child first aid classes here, delivered in a relaxed and comfortable style to give you the confidence to know what actions to take if faced with a medical emergency.For press enquiries and to contact Mini First Aid, email info@minifirstaid.co.uk

In this episode, sponsored by Savlon Scar Prevention Gel, Kate talks to Mini First Aid trainer Kellie Green about her experience working as a paediatric nurse in A&E. Kellie shares her invaluable knowledge of what families can expect when they visit A&E, helping to take away some of that fear factor. Show Notes:The Mini First Aid Family Health podcast is sponsored by Savlon Scar Prevention Gel. Savlon Scar Prevention Gel helps soothe pain, promote faster healing as well as reducing the risk of scarring when used on minor wounds, superficial burns, and grazes. Buy Savlon Scar Prevention Gel Here. Kellie is the proud owner of Mini First Aid Herefordshire, Worcestershire, Forest of Dean and Chepstow. She qualified as a paediatric nurse in 2013 and has worked in a number of different areas of nursing, most recently in A&E. In lockdown she became a mum and was able to see things from a different perspective as a parent.  References:Mini First Aid Family First Aid Kit - Platinum Award winning first aid kit, voted a Best Buy in the Loved By Parents Awards 2021, is a comprehensive first aid kit for all the family. Containing 115 essential items, it is ideal for keeping in your car or at home for any first aid emergencies. Find out more about our multi award winning two hour Baby & Child first aid classes here, delivered in a relaxed and comfortable style to give you the confidence to know what actions to take if faced with a medical emergency. For press enquiries and to contact Mini First Aid, email info@minifirstaid.co.uk

In this episode, sponsored by Savlon Scar Prevention Gel, Kate talks to Joanna Jensen from baby and child personal care brand Childs Farm. You'll probably have a bottle of their baby wash by your bath and you might even sneakily use their conditioner yourself! The brand was inspired by Joanna's daughter Bella who suffered with sensitive skin and eczema, as did Joanna herself. This podcast is a must for families battling with itchy, uncomfortable skin and the pain this can cause their child. Joanna shares her advice, and some inside information on some of the nasties that appear in family bath products! Joanna Jensen is the founder of the British multi-award winning, baby and child personal care brand, Childs Farm. Childs Farm was created in 2010 by Jensen as a result of her own daughters' sensitive and eczema prone skin. Jensen is also a Sustainability advisor to The British Beauty Council. Childs Farm is the market leader in sustainability, and recently became a certified B Corp. Show Notes:The Mini First Aid Family Health podcast is sponsored by Savlon Scar Prevention Gel. Savlon Scar Prevention Gel helps soothe pain, promote faster healing as well as reducing the risk of scarring when used on minor wounds, superficial burns, and grazes. Buy Savlon Scar Prevention Gel Here. References:Child's farm website Mini First Aid Family First Aid Kit - Platinum Award winning first aid kit, voted a Best Buy in the Loved By Parents Awards 2021, is a comprehensive first aid kit for all the family. Containing 115 essential items, it is ideal for keeping in your car or at home for any first aid emergencies.Find out more about our multi award winning two hour Baby & Child first aid classes here, delivered in a relaxed and comfortable style to give you the confidence to know what actions to take if faced with a medical emergency. For press enquiries and to contact Mini First Aid, email info@minifirstaid.co.uk

In this episode, sponsored by Savlon Scar Prevention Gel, Kate talks to Cat Shehu from the Meningitis Research Foundation. We know from our classes that meningitis is an illness that really frightens families, and it can be confusing to recognise the signs and symptoms. This podcast aims to empower families to feel confident recognising a case of meningitis, as it is so important to act quickly with this often devastating illness.Cat is Support and Membership Manager at Meningitis Research Foundation, providing a safe and consistent support service to anyone who needs it.Show Notes:The Mini First Aid Family Health podcast is sponsored by Savlon Scar Prevention Gel. Savlon Scar Prevention Gel helps soothe pain, promote faster healing as well as reducing the risk of scarring when used on minor wounds, superficial burns, and grazes. Buy Savlon Scar Prevention Gel Here.References:Mini First Aid Family First Aid Kit - Platinum Award winning first aid kit, voted a Best Buy in the Loved By Parents Awards 2021, is a comprehensive first aid kit for all the family. Containing 115 essential items, it is ideal for keeping in your car or at home for any first aid emergencies. Find out more about our multi award winning two hour Baby & Child first aid classes here, delivered in a relaxed and comfortable style to give you the confidence to know what actions to take if faced with a medical emergency. For press enquiries and to contact Mini First Aid, email info@minifirstaid.co.uk

In this episode, sponsored by Savlon Scar Prevention Gel, Kate talks to Mini First Aid trainer and GP Lowri Hext. We regularly get asked questions from families about when it is appropriate to call a GP versus 111 or 999, and also how to get the most out of your GP appointment. Lowri also discusses some of the weird and wonderful encounters GP's have to face, and what happens when her own family needs to see a doctor! Lowri is one of the franchise owners of Mini First Aid Swansea, The Vale and Valleys alongside her husband Ryan. She is a GP and works in her local area. Prior to becoming a GP, Lowri worked as a junior doctor in hospitals across South West Wales and England. Show Notes: The Mini First Aid Family Health podcast is sponsored by Savlon Scar Prevention Gel. Savlon Scar Prevention Gel helps soothe pain, promote faster healing as well as reducing the risk of scarring when used on minor wounds, superficial burns, and grazes. Buy Savlon Scar Prevention Gel Here.References:Mini First Aid Family First Aid Kit - Platinum Award winning first aid kit, voted a Best Buy in the Loved By Parents Awards 2021, is a comprehensive first aid kit for all the family. Containing 115 essential items, it is ideal for keeping in your car or at home for any first aid emergencies. Find out more about our multi award winning two hour Baby & Child first aid classes here, delivered in a relaxed and comfortable style to give you the confidence to know what actions to take if faced with a medical emergency. For press enquiries and to contact Mini First Aid, email info@minifirstaid.co.uk

In this episode, sponsored by Savlon Scar Prevention Gel, Kate talks to Sue Boasman, an advanced nurse practitioner and Ken Dunn, a retired burns surgeon, both of whom have joined Kate on behalf of the Children's Burns Trust.  It's a frightening statistic, but in 2021, 7661 children were admitted to hospital having been burned or scalded in England and Wales alone, and this figure doesn't even include the minor burns treated by A&E departments every single day. We know you'll agree, burns is an absolutely key topic that every family needs to know about. Ken Dunn is a recently retired consultant from Manchester, England, and until 2018, the Director of the Manchester Burns and Plastic Surgery Service. He is a past Chairman of the British Burn Association and the National Burn Care Review Committee and Medical Director of the International Burn Injury Database, and currently the GIRFT and NCIP clinical lead for Burns and Plastic Surgery, and has several roles within the National Wound Care Strategy Programme. Ken is a trustee with Children's Burns Trust. Sue Boasman is a senior nurse with more than 25 years experience working in a regional burns centre, caring for children and adults who have had significant burn injuries, and their families.  Show Notes: The Mini First Aid Family Health podcast is sponsored by Savlon Scar Prevention Gel. Savlon Scar Prevention Gel helps soothe pain, promote faster healing as well as reducing the risk of scarring when used on minor wounds, superficial burns, and grazes. Buy Savlon Scar Prevention Gel Here. References: Children's Burns Trust iBID (International Burn Injury Database) Mini First Aid Family First Aid Kit - Platinum Award winning first aid kit, voted a Best Buy in the Loved By Parents Awards 2021, is a comprehensive first aid kit for all the family. Containing 115 essential items, it is ideal for keeping in your car or at home for any first aid emergencies. Find out more about our multi award winning two hour Baby & Child first aid classes here, delivered in a relaxed and comfortable style to give you the confidence to know what actions to take if faced with a medical emergency. For press enquiries and to contact Mini First Aid, email info@minifirstaid.co.uk

In this episode, sponsored by Savlon Scar Prevention Gel, Kate talks to writer Jacky Burton about Kate's experiences with her dad Graham, who suffered a stroke in 2018. Kate talks about the emotional and physical impacts of stroke on not only the sufferer but the whole family. She also discusses how important quick action is when a stroke strikes, helping you recognise the signs and symptoms so that you can save a loved one. Jacky Burton is a writer and PR practitioner. With around twenty years Communications experience, Jacky runs her own agency Voice PR. Jacky loves researching, collecting and writing people's stories.  Show Notes: The Mini First Aid Family Health podcast is sponsored by Savlon Scar Prevention Gel. Savlon Scar Prevention Gel helps soothe pain, promote faster healing as well as reducing the risk of scarring when used on minor wounds, superficial burns, and grazes. Buy Savlon Scar Prevention Gel Here. References: Stroke Association NHS Guidance on Stroke Find out more about our NEW first aid awareness for adults classes here; just two hours of your time to learn life-saving skills. Mini First Aid Family First Aid Kit - Platinum Award winning first aid kit, voted a Best Buy in the Loved By Parents Awards 2021, is a comprehensive first aid kit for all the family. Containing 115 essential items, it is ideal for keeping in your car or at home for any first aid emergencies. Find out more about our multi award winning two hour Baby & Child first aid classes here, delivered in a relaxed and comfortable style to give you the confidence to know what actions to take if faced with a medical emergency. For press enquiries and to contact Mini First Aid, email info@minifirstaid.co.uk

In this episode, sponsored by Savlon Scar Prevention Gel, Kate talks to Paula Hallam, a specialist paediatric dietitian with over 20 years experience. Paula helps demystify the differences between intolerances and allergies, the common foods that cause intolerance and the symptoms of intolerance that families need to be aware of. Kate chats with Paula about secondary lactose-intolerance - a relatively common condition which has caused her own little girl, Olivia, months of tummy pain.Tiny Tots Nutrition is the London/Surrey based nutrition practice of Paula Hallam BSc(Med)(Hons) RD, PG Cert. Paula is a registered specialist paediatric dietitian with 20 years experience offering professional, evidence based nutrition advice.The Mini First Aid Family Health podcast is sponsored by Savlon Scar Prevention Gel. Savlon Scar Prevention Gel helps soothe pain, promote faster healing as well as reducing the risk of scarring when used on minor wounds, superficial burns, and grazes. Buy Savlon Scar Prevention Gel Here. References:Tiny Tots NutritionMini First Aid Family First Aid Kit - Platinum Award winning first aid kit, voted a Best Buy in the Loved By Parents Awards 2021, is a comprehensive first aid kit for all the family. Containing 115 essential items, it is ideal for keeping in your car or at home for any first aid emergencies.Find out more about our multi award winning two hour Baby & Child first aid classes here, delivered in a relaxed and comfortable style to give you the confidence to know what actions to take if faced with a medical emergency. For press enquiries and to contact Mini First Aid, email info@minifirstaid.co.uk

In this episode, Kate talks to NHS consultant in Intensive Care, Dr Ron Daniels, who is also the Executive Director and founder of the UK Sepsis Trust. A staggering 48,000 deaths every year in the UK are linked to sepsis. Many of these could be prevented with better knowledge and understanding. In a recent survey, over 60% of people said they did not know the signs and symptoms of Sepsis. This podcast will empower you to help keep your family safe from sepsis by understanding what it is, and the signs and symptoms you need to look out for.The Mini First Aid Family Health podcast is sponsored by Savlon Scar Prevention Gel. Savlon Scar Prevention Gel helps soothe pain, promote faster healing as well as reducing the risk of scarring when used on minor wounds, superficial burns, and grazes. Buy Savlon Scar Prevention Gel Here.Dr Ron Daniels is an NHS consultant in intensive care. He is Executive Director and founder of The UK Sepsis Trust and sits on the Executive Board of the Global Sepsis Alliance. Ron has worked closely with the NHS over the last 5 years to ensure that in England, more than 80% of patients presenting with suspected sepsis now receive appropriate antimicrobials rapidly.References:Learn more about sepsis and The UK Sepsis Trust hereJason Watkins Documentary: In Memory of MaudieRead more about William Mead's Story here and on his mother Melissa's Facebook page: A Mother Without A ChildAcademic research group  Ask SniffFor press enquiries and to contact Mini First Aid, email info@minifirstaid.co.uk

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