Event first aid cover business

Event organisers, sports clubs, schools, councils and community groups, and sometimes businesses that need cover on site.

A fee per event or per hour for each first aider, often with a minimum charge. Larger events need more people, so you can build a pool of trusted first aiders you book as needed.

• Calm and clear thinking under pressure
• Up-to-date first aid qualifications
• Good communication with the public and organisers
• Reliable, organised and happy to work weekends

• Public liability and professional indemnity insurance that specifically covers first aid at events
• Check what qualifications each type of event expects, and whether your activities need any regulation or registration
• Keep accurate incident records and handle personal and health information carefully
• Know the limits of your training and when to call 999
• Weekend and evening work, and income that varies with the season

Startup costs are typically around £800 to £4,000, depending on the kit you stock, your qualifications and your insurance. These are estimates, so check current prices for supplies and cover before you budget.

Monthly revenue is typically around £300 to £3,000, depending on how many events you cover. Income varies with the season, and you may work weekends and evenings. These are estimates, not guarantees.

Check you have public liability and professional indemnity insurance that specifically covers first aid at events. Check what qualifications each type of event expects, and whether your activities need regulation or registration. Keep accurate incident records and handle health information carefully.