First aid starter kit
A well stocked first aid kit and the basics for keeping clean when help may take longer to arrive.
Why this kit
Minor injuries are common when routines are disrupted, and services may be busier than usual. A stocked kit means you can deal with small things calmly.
Keep any regular medicines topped up separately and check dates every few months.
Kit contents
What is in this kit
15 items
Quantities are for 2 adults for 3 days, with 3 litres of drinking water per person a day (GOV.UK guidance). Some items are one per household; others grow with the number of people and days.
Sized for the household you saved on this device.
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First aid kit, 70 pieces
Plasters, dressings and bandages in one case for the home.
1 for the household.
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Quantity: 1
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Elastoplast fabric plasters, 40 strips
Flexible plasters for small cuts.
1 for the household.
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Quantity: 1
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Safety First Aid sterile dressings, 12 x 12 cm, pack of 6
For larger cuts and to restock the first aid kit.
1 for the household.
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Quantity: 1
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Safety First Aid triangular bandages, pack of 6
For slings and holding dressings in place.
1 for the household.
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Quantity: 1
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Microporous tape, 2.5 cm x 5 m
Holds dressings in place on skin.
1 for the household.
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Quantity: 1
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Sterile saline cleansing wipes
Cleans cuts and grazes before covering them.
1 for the household.
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Quantity: 1
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Compeed blister plasters, mixed pack of 6 Optional
For blisters if you have to walk further than usual.
1 for the household.
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Quantity: 1
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Disposable nitrile gloves, pack of 100 Optional
For first aid and dirty clean-up jobs.
1 for the household.
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Quantity: 1
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Trauma shears Optional
Cuts through clothing, tape and dressings safely.
1 for the household.
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Quantity: 1
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Lifesystems Trek first aid kit Optional
A compact kit for a grab bag or car.
1 for the household.
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Quantity: 1
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First Aid Manual, 11th edition Optional
The UK's standard first aid guide, from St John Ambulance, St Andrew's and the British Red Cross.
1 for the household.
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Quantity: 1
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Omron Eco Temp Basic digital thermometer Optional
Checks for a fever without needing mains power.
1 for the household.
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Quantity: 1
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Braun ThermoScan 7 ear thermometer Optional
A quick, accurate ear thermometer that is easy to use on children.
1 for the household.
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Quantity: 1
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3M Aura FFP3 respirator Optional
Protects against dust and smoke during clean-up. Fit depends on the wearer.
1 each for 2 people.
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Quantity: 2
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Dräger X-plore FFP2 masks, box of 10 Optional
Protects against dust during clean-up. Fit depends on the wearer.
1 for the household.
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Quantity: 1