The Home First Aid Kit

You can either buy a first aid kit or assemble a kit yourself, storing the items in a clean and easily identifiable waterproof container. It is also advisable to keep a portable kit handy to take to the site of an emergency.

Essential Items

• Waterproof container for the kit
• Antiseptic wipes
• Disposable gloves
• 20 assorted adhesive plasters
• 6 safety pins
• 6 medium First Aid dressings
• 2 large First Aid dressings
• 2 finger dressings
• 2 triangular bandages
• 2 eye pads

Useful Additions

• Blunt-ended scissors
• Cotton wool (never place directly on a wound)
• Tweezers
• Tubular bandage
• Adhesive tape

Portable Kit Additions

• Torch
• Blanket, survival bag
• Whistle (to attract attention)
• Plastic face shield or pocket facemask
• Notepad and pencil