It is essential that First Aid equipment is checked frequently to ensure sufficient quantities and that all items are usable. Always replenish contents of a first aid box and kit as soon as possible after use, items should not be used after the expiry date shown on packets.

First aid boxes should be made of suitable material and designed to protect the contents from damp and dust.

A well-stocked First Aid box should contain the following: RFU advice

Guidance card
Assorted adhesive dressings (plasters) x 20
Sterile eye pads (No. 16) x 2
Medium sterile wound dressings (No. 8) x 6
Large sterile wound dressings (No. 9) x 2
Short life triangular bandages x 4
Disposable gloves (pair) x 3
Antiseptic wipes x 6
Emergency foil blanket x 1
Disposable resuscitation aid x 1
Under no circumstances should prescription drugs be administered by first aiders or kept in the first aid box. Boxes should be clearly labelled and easily accessible. Emergency First Aid should only be given by appropriately trained persons and a list of all qualified first aiders should be made clearly available.

Any problems or queries please contact Caroline Bills on 07581 322469 or 07772 166529 or via email: bills291@btinternet.com

RFU Injured Player Foundation - Funded First Aid Kits:

Clubs at level 9 and below who need help funding first aid kits can apply for grants to acquire them. In one season the IPF donated over £15,000 worth of first aid equipment to clubs. Cleobury Mortimer RFC have been fortunate to receive this funding for First Aid equipment in two of the past 3-seasons for which we acknowledge and are extrtemely grateful.