Mini First Aid was founded in January 2014 by mum of six, Kate Ball, with a mission to deliver high-quality baby and child first aid classes to parents and carers. Since then, the business has grown rapidly and now trains over 2,000 people every week across the UK in basic and life-saving first aid.
Our multi award-winning classes are designed to be relaxed, accessible, and confidence-boosting - giving you the knowledge and skills to act in a medical emergency. We offer sessions for the whole family, including parents, grandparents, carers, and even children as young as three.
In 2021, Kate and her husband Matt appeared on Dragons’ Den and secured investment from Sara Davies MBE. Since then, Mini First Aid has continued to expand, including the development of our own range of brilliant first aid products, now stocked in major retailers.
Mini First Aid classes are CPD-accredited, and we are proud members of the First Aid Industry Body. We also provide a comprehensive range of certified first aid courses for those needing formal qualifications. As the UK’s leading provider of paediatric first aid, we are passionate about empowering families and professionals alike with essential first aid skills.
We also host The Family Health Podcast with Mini First Aid, where founder Kate speaks with leading experts each week to share honest, reassuring advice on the family health topics that matter most.
My name is Lhamo Dhundup. I was born in Tibet, raised in India, and made the UK my home in 2009. I am a proud mother of two beautiful daughters. I bring extensive experience in adult health and social care, including senior and management roles in UK. In 2003, I achieved my General Nursing and Midwifery qualification through the Delhi Nursing Council, India. I later gained a Level 5 qualification in Leadership and Management in Health and Social Care in 2006 UK. In 2024, I completed Level 3 in Education and Learning, which ignited my passion for teaching and delivering training. Through my startup journey with Mini First Aid, I am committed to leaving a positive and lasting impression on every team and individual I work with. My goal is to equip people with simple yet life-saving first aid skills that can make a real difference — at home, in the workplace, and in everyday life. I am deeply passionate about continuous learning and sharing knowledge. I strongly believe that knowledge is power — investing in learning brings the greatest return, and sharing knowledge multiplies its value by empowering others.
Mini First Aid is expanding as our demand for classes continues to grow.
Mini First Aid are looking for dynamic confident individuals who would like to work with all ages and feel passionately about teaching first aid.
The business is family friendly allowing our franchisees to balance owning a business with family life.
Full training is provided at the beginning of your franchise and Mini First Aid continue to support their franchisees with professional development training throughout their franchise period.
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