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First Aid questions

I want to create my own First Aid kit at home, can you advise me of what to include in it?[Click to show/hide answer]
Ideally a basic First Aid kit should have the following items:

• 2 sterile eye pads
• 1 crepe bandage
• 4 triangular bandages
• 6 medium sterile dressing pads
• 2 large sterile dressing pads
• Assorted waterproof plasters
• 2 pairs sterile gloves
• 1 pair tough cut scissors
• 6 alcohol free wipes
• 6 safety pins
• Tape

You can find this list and more details about creating your own First Aid kit on NHS Choices at www.nhs.uk. Additionally you may want to consider taking a First Aid course. To find details on your nearest course, download a free First Aid app or find information on useful everyday First Aid tips visit the British Red Cross website at www.redcross.org.uk/firstaid.
Answered by: Sandra Connolly, Practice Manager - Melbourne Grove Medical Practice