First Aid Kits & Refills

Emergency first aid is an essential skill for people in every walk of life, but without sufficient equipment the help that can be given in what might be a life threatening situation is going to be very limited. Even basic first aid can make a real difference, and a mini first aid kit for your handbag or rucksack is a good idea.

There are no legal requirements for what to have in your first aid kit, the contents will differ depending on the location of the kit and the types of people who are likely to be in need of first aid. There are a few essentials that you should always have to hand, however. These include:

Gloves are very important for first aid kits and necessary to carry out hygienic first aid. Most of our kits have individually wrapped gloves that are well-fitted allowing for a good grip whilst providing first aid. Wipes can be used to clean both the wound and first aider’s hand and should always be among your first aid kit. For wounds ranging from minor cuts and scrapes to larger more serious injuries you will need a variety of dressings in your first aid kit. All of our kits include hypoallergenic plasters.

The exact needs for first aid boxes at work will vary depending on the nature of the business. We have a huge range of HSE and BS85991 first aid kits to suit your needs. All of our HSE and BS85991 Compliant Kits comply with the recommended content as set out in HSE First Aid regulations. Some of our first aid kits come with wall brackets making them easy to store in your workplace Most of our aluminium kits are lockable and come with spare pair of keys. It is important to advise that none of our first aid kits are supplied with paracetamol, so if you need, please buy separately.

If you're planning an adventurous trip, take a look at our survival kit list and check you're prepared with appropriate adventure medical kits and sports first aid supplies. It’s worth keeping a basic first aid kit in your car, or even a full survival kit - a car first aid kit can double as a travel first aid kit when you're out and about, but a road accident may require more of an emergency kit.