• Stay calm but act swiftly and observe the situation.
• Is there danger of further injuries?
• Listen to what the injured person is saying.
• Alert the first aider who should take appropriate action for minor injuries.
• In the event of an injury requiring specialist treatment, call the emergency services.
• Deal with the rest of the group and ensure that they are adequately supervised.
• Do not move someone with major injuries.
• Wait for the emergency medics.
• Contact the injured person’s emergency contact/parent/carer.
• Complete an incident/accident report form.

 

Useful Numbers

• Kingston Hospital A & E Department, Galsworthy Road, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, KT2 7QB. Tele: 020 8546 7711
• North Middlesex University Hospital Trust, Sterling Way, London, N18 1QX. Tele: (020) 8887 2000

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