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Welcome to The Family Health podcast with Mini First Aid. Each week, our founder Kate will be talking with a guest leading expert about the family health issues that matter to you.
Everything you ever needed to know about conditions and healthcare topics that affect your family. If you are looking for information, advice, tips and reassurance about family health, you’ll find it all in these super helpful, honest conversations.
Series 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.
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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 soci...
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...
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 sympto...
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 so...
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...
“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...
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 ...
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 t...
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 o...
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.Referen...
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...
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 o...
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 ...
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 ...
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 s...
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 t...
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 reduci...
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. J...
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 Fo...
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 Va...
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