WHAT EVERY FIRST AID KIT NEEDS

Keep a first aid kit at home and in your car.

You can buy one for under £20. Alternatively, make up your own and keep it in a sealed container.

HERE’S A LIST OF THE MOST ESSENTIAL ITEMS...

Wound dressings: Dressing pads can be used to apply pressure to stop bleeding. Adhesive dressings or plasters: For cuts and grazes.

Keep a few in different sizes. Roller bandages: To support injured joints, maintain pressure on wounds and secure dressings. Triangular bandages: Can be folded to make bandages or slings. Elasticated tubular bandages: To support injured elbows and knees. Cleansing wipes: To clean around cuts before dressing. Disposable gloves and a mask: To prevent infection. Adhesive tape: To secure dressings and bandages. Scissors: To cut bandages and tape. Safety pins: For loose ends of bandages.