Mini First Aid Moray & Nairn

🌊 Join Our Aqua-Natal Class! 🌊

Are you an expecting mum looking for a way to stay active, relax, and connect with other mums to be? Our Aqua-natal sessions, led by NHS midwife Dorothy, are perfect for you! 🤰✨

📅 When? Wednesdays at 7pm
📍 Where? Nairn Hydro Pool

These relaxed sessions combine low-impact exercise and soothing relaxation in warm water. Dorothy will guide you through gentle exercises that help strengthen your muscles, and there’s plenty of time to unwind and chat with fellow mums.

👶 Ready to join us? Pop us a message!

I am absolutely delighted to announce that I am now taking over the management of our beloved community pool! Exciting times ahead for Nairn Hydrotherapy Pool! 🌊

🌈 Exciting News from Nairn Hydrotherapy Pool! 🌈

We are thrilled to announce that Nairn Hydrotherapy Pool is under new management! Please bear with us as we work diligently to get everything sorted. This week, we've been incredibly proactive with the wonderful support of our staff and volunteers and we have lots of exciting plans in the pipeline!

We are very much business as usual and appreciate your patience as we make improvements. A big shoutout to Nairn Cleaning Services Ltd for the deep clean of our external building yesterday—it looks fantastic! 🤩

🛠️ We are very busy behind the scenes upgrading our website and booking systems to better serve you. Stay tuned for updates!

Our Services Include:
💦 Hydrotherapy Physio Sessions (either NHS referral or self-referral)
💦 Non-Physio Hydrotherapy Sessions
💦 Physio Assessments
💦 Water Circuit Training
💦 Massages
💦 Postnatal and Aquanatal Classes
💦 Baby & Preschool Swimming Lessons
💦 After School Lessons 3yrs +
💦 Private Lessons

New Additions!
We're introducing new public under-5s sessions and family swims to our timetable! Toys will be provided to ensure lots of fun! More details to follow soon. 👀

Pool Hire:
Our pool is also available to hire for families, friends and private groups.

Reach out to us via phone, email, or facebook. Remember, we operate a pre-booking policy, so please make an appointment before arriving.

Lots of exciting things are happening for our charity pool, and we can't wait to share them with you! 😊

Thank you for your continued support!

Warm regards,

Kayleigh x

Nairn Connects BID | VisitNairn |

Yesterday, we had a fantastic fundraiser class for Kalli's life casting at the The Barefoot Caster! A huge thank you to everyone who attended and made it a wonderful event. Special thanks to our lovely trainer Dawn for delivering such an inspiring class and to Emma for kindly hosting us at her lovely studio. Your support means the world to us! 💚🙏

If you missed our last baby & child first aid class at Greenbrae Steading, there’s still plenty of spaces on our upcoming September & November class. Pre-crawling babies are welcome to attend with you! 👶🏻💚

Come along and spend 2 hours learning how to save a baby or child’s life 🚑 It might just be the best £30 you ever spend 👇🏼

https://moray.minifirstaid.co.uk/classes/classes-for-parents-carers

Thank you Dawn for training and qualifying some more of our lovely local childminders today at Greenbrae Steading. From the look of the photos everyone had a wonderful day. Mini First Aid is proud to support our local community in keeping safe at work with our Qualification courses in Paediatric First Aid. 💚🚑

If you missed todays baby & child first aid class at Greenbrae Steading, there’s still plenty of spaces on our upcoming September & November class. Pre-crawling babies are welcome to attend with you! 👶🏻💚

Come along and spend 2 hours learning how to save a baby or child’s life 🚑 It might just be the best £30 you ever spend 👇🏼

https://moray.minifirstaid.co.uk/classes/classes-for-parents-carers

This Saturday, we're hosting our Baby & Child First Aid Workshop, perfect for anyone who looks after little ones—new and expecting parents, grandparents, and caregivers alike. On Sunday, we are running a Paediatric First Aid Course for those needing a formal qualification. 🏥👶

📍 Held at Greenbrae Steading, Hopeman.

Very limited spots left! Book your place on the Mini First Aid website.

https://moray.minifirstaid.co.uk

If you are planning a family holiday by the seaside or the pool this summer, take a few minutes to read our blog all about how to prepare to ensure your child's safety around water 💦

Drowning: preparing for holidays and beach trips You'll be shocked to find out that accidental drowning deaths among children have doubled over the last 4 years, in new figures issued by th...

⏰ Learn life-saving baby & child first aid in just 2 hours. Gain the skills and confidence to save lives.

💚 Recognise and clear choking.
💚 Perform CPR on babies and children.
💚 Spot signs of sepsis and meningitis.
💚 Treat burns to prevent infection.
💚 Know when to go to A&E.

Upcoming classes:
Greenbrae Steading on Saturday 6th July
The Barefoot Caster on Sunday 4th August
Greenbrae Steading on Sunday 1st September
Greenbrae Steading on Sunday 3rd November

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Over 70 5-star reviews on Facebook.

Peace of mind from just £30 💚

www.moray.minifirstaid.co.uk

⭐JOB OPPORTUNITY⭐

RAF Lossiemouth Childcare Centre are looking to recruit a Nursery Practitioner to join their team.

Check out our website for more information 👇https://dywmoray.co.uk/jobs

📆Apply by the 5th of July !!

Raf Childcare Centre Lossiemouth

A little reminder for parents that if your child is suffering from what looks like a cold, it might be hayfever! 🤧

Runny noses, itchy and watery eyes are common and for some people it also comes with headaches and earache, loss of smell and generally feeling poorly.

Hayfever can sometimes be mistaken for a common cold as some of the symptoms are similar, please remember you can chat with your GP or pharmacist if your child is suffering and you would like their opinion.

Our blog has lots of tips and advice on hayfever:

https://www.moray.minifirstaid.co.uk/blog/hay-fever-top-tips

Does your child suffer from hayfever?

Hay fever Top Tips During COVID-19 lockdown the sunshine may well have eased the pain of staying at home, and hopefully we’ll get to see more. But, spare a m...

Please take a moment to read this and support if you can. 🩷

Great opportunity to join a fantastic team!

RAF Lossiemouth Childcare Centre are looking for a Nursery Practitioner.

Paddling pools are a great way to have fun and cool down in the warmer weather. But it’s important to remember little ones can drown in just a few cm of water.

That’s why it’s so important to keep little children in arms reach when they’re in or around the paddling pool.

It’s also wise to empty paddling pools after use to stop children falling in accidentally or entering them unsupervised.

And, don’t forget to store or turn over your paddling pool when it’s not in use to prevent it from filling with rainwater.

More water safety tips: https://capt.org.uk/drowning/

💚 Baby & Child First Aid Class - Fundraiser for Kalli 💚

📅 Date: Sunday, 4th August
🕑 Time: 14:00 - 16:30
🏠 Location: The Barefoot Caster, 16 High Street, Forres, IV36 1DB
💷 Price: £30.00 per person
🔗 https://moray.minifirstaid.co.uk/classes/open/17289

Join us for a 2-hour Baby & Child First Aid Class! This class is perfect for anyone caring for babies and children. Pre-crawling babies are welcome to join you.

All proceeds from this class will go towards funding a life casting memorial piece for my friend’s children. Their mum has been diagnosed with non-curable cancer, and this memorial piece from The Barefoot Caster will provide them with a lasting memory of their mum. 💚

For any questions, please contact [email protected]

Please take a moment to read. All proceeds from this class will go towards funding a life casting memorial piece for my friend’s children. Their mum has been diagnosed with non-curable cancer, and this memorial piece from The Bearfoot Caster will provide them with a lasting memory of their mum. 💚

⏰ Learn life-saving baby & child first aid in just 2 hours at Greenbrae Steading. Gain the skills and confidence to save lives.

💚 Recognise and clear choking.
💚 Perform CPR on babies and toddlers.
💚 Spot signs of sepsis and meningitis.
💚 Treat burns to prevent infection.
💚 Know when to go to A&E.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Over 70 5-star reviews on Facebook:

"Informative but informal/relaxed. Kayleigh put us at ease - She was lovely.”

“Dawn is knowledgeable, inclusive and welcoming. Fantastic training on something so important.”

“This is my second time doing the training with Mini First Aid, first time just before starting weaning my daughter, and this time as a refresher. They give you the much needed confidence to be able to deal with an unfortunate situation, should it happen.”

Peace of mind from just £30 💚

Join our next class: www.moray.minifirstaid.co.uk

Have you considered how visible your child would be under the water in different coloured swimsuits and trunks?

The brilliant team at Aquatic Safety Connection has tested how different colours appear in various water types and states, such as swimming pools, choppy waters, and murky ponds and lakes.

You can see from this image that white and light blue are almost invisible to the eye when at the bottom of a pool with agitated water. Dark colours are visible but can sometimes be mistaken for shadows or pool equipment.

Something to consider when you are next shopping for summer swimwear, opt for bright and contrasting colours.

You’ll find lots more advice on water safety and other safe travelling tips in our blog

https://www.moray.minifirstaid.co.uk/blog/safe-travels, or take a look at Royal Life Saving Society UK - RLSS UK for lots of valuable tips this

Happy Father's Day to all our lovely families. Sending love to those who find today difficult. 💚

Our fabulous trainer Dawn was back at Dufftown Railway today, luckily, she didn't have to use her first aid skills today.. She was on a top-secret mission as a spy at their 1940s theme day! 🚂

Check out Keith & Dufftown Railway Association for upcoming events - we can't wait to see what other adventures Dawn gets up to next! 😊

Paediatric First Aid - Qualification Course 💚

📣 Calling all local Childminders and Childcare Heroes!

✅ Do you need a Paediatric First Aid Qualification course?

✅ Did you know that Mini First Aid is accredited by the First Aid Industry Body to deliver qualification courses?

This 12-hour course (6-hours for Emergency PFA), covers the EYFS and OFSTED requirements for Paediatric First Aid. Also available as a blended e-learning course, 6hrs ONLINE / 6hr Class based.

On completion delegates receive a qualification valid for 3 years. This is a First Aid Industry Body Accredited Course.

🚑 Sun 7th July - 09:30 to 16:00 - Greenbrae Steading
🚑 Sun 6th Oct - 09:30 to 16:00 - Greenbrae Steading

Sign up here! 📝
https://moray.minifirstaid.co.uk/classes/qualification-courses

Today was a fantastic day at Knockando Primary School! 🏫 We started the day with a whole school assembly, educating the children on the importance of choking prevention. 🍇 Then, Kayleigh visited the nursery and P1-3 classes, teaching them essential first aid skills. 🐻 Meanwhile, the P4-7 classes spent the morning with Dawn learning advanced first aid techniques. ⛑️ It was an amazing experience seeing the children learn and engage with these important topics. Thanks to the school for having us! 🚑💚

Meet Neen, who took a Mini First Aid Class and used those skills to help an injured man in Elgin last week.

“I wanted to make sure he was being cared for.”

This story highlights the importance of knowing first aid and shows why we're passionate about empowering people with these essential skills. Well done, Neen, and thanks for being a true hero! 💚

Woman felt 'compelled' to help casualty after he was struck on the head by falling roughcasting in Elgin A probe has been launched into the incident, which resulted in a man receiving medical attention.

Well done Poppy, what a little superstar lifesaver! 💚

This little legend is Poppy Davies. She's only five. When her mother unexpectedly collapsed at home, Poppy stayed with her all night as she lay there unconscious. Then, wearing wellies and her princess dress, she calmly walked to school and told teachers "Mummy's on the floor and I can't wake her up." Her mum had in fact gone into septic shock and might have lost her life. Poppy, you are a star ⭐️ http://tiny.cc/epshyz

✈️ Yesterday I was delighted to be back at RAF Lossiemouth Childcare Centre to visit their 3-5 group. Well done to our 60 new Mini First Aiders. 😊👏🏽

In a Early Years Class children learn about what happens to their bodies if they are hurt and how they would be treated by a grown up. ⛑️

Children help look after teddy and meet Freddie who not only knows how to ring 999 but also knows his address when mummy is poorly. 🧸🚑

Thank you for having us! 🤗

⚠️Teachers, Teaching Assistants, Nursery staff and parents! ⚠️
Are the children at your school/nursery first aid trained?
Could they call 📞 for an ambulance?
Could they help a choking friend? 🍇
Could they save a life?!
We are now accepting bookings for the autumn term.
With classes suitable for 3 year olds to teenagers- we can cater for all! 👍🏻
If you’d like for us to come to your setting and train your pupils in first aid then I’d love to hear from you!
For more information, please visit:
https://moray.minifirstaid.co.uk or email [email protected]