First aid needs assessments for UK workplaces
Not sure how many first aiders, kits or training places your workplace actually needs? Paramind Medical Ltd helps employers turn HSE first aid guidance into a clear, practical action plan.
Suitable for offices, warehouses, care settings, education providers, hospitality, construction, retail and mixed risk workplaces.
Your first aid provision should match your real workplace risk
Many businesses either under provide first aid cover or buy training without knowing what they actually need. A first aid needs assessment gives you a defensible, proportionate and practical starting point.
Legal duty
UK employers are expected to provide adequate and appropriate first aid equipment, facilities and people so employees can receive immediate attention if they are injured or taken ill at work.
Risk based provision
There is no single magic number of first aiders that fits every workplace. Your hazards, staff numbers, shift pattern, layout and location all matter.
Clear action plan
We identify gaps, explain what should change and provide a written record that can support your health and safety documentation.
First aid needs assessment reports from £95 plus VAT
Your assessment is designed to be useful, not just a tick box exercise. Smaller workplace first aid needs assessment reports start from £95 plus VAT. For medium and large organisations, please use the enquiry form so we can understand the size, risk profile and level of detail required.
- Smaller workplace assessment reports are usually delivered within 24 hours once all required information is received
- Practical recommendations for first aiders, appointed persons, kits and facilities
- Training suggestions including EFAW, FAW, requalification or paediatric first aid where relevant
- Optional follow up support if you want help booking training or improving provision
What we look at
- Workplace hazards and activity risk
- Number of staff, visitors and contractors
- Working patterns, lone working and remote areas
- Accident history and foreseeable injuries
- Current first aid trained staff
- Existing first aid kits and equipment
- Travel time to emergency help
- Whether additional provision is sensible for non employees
- Offices
- Warehouses
- Construction
- Care providers
- Retail
- Hospitality
- Education
- Events and public venues
How the assessment works
We keep the process straightforward, especially for small and medium sized businesses that need sensible guidance without unnecessary complication.
Send your enquiry
Complete the form below with your workplace details, staff numbers and any concerns about current first aid provision.
We review your risk
We consider your workplace activity, likely injuries, layout, staffing, shifts, visitors and existing arrangements.
You receive a report
Your written report explains recommended first aid cover, training, equipment and any obvious gaps.
Support if needed
Where useful, we can help arrange workplace first aid training, refresher planning and ongoing reminders.
From assessment to practical workplace cover
Once you know what you need, Paramind Medical Ltd can support your next steps through suitable training routes and sensible compliance planning.
Workplace first aid training
Support with Emergency First Aid at Work, First Aid at Work, requalification training and paediatric first aid where your workplace requires it.
Equipment guidance
Recommendations for first aid kit locations, stock levels and additional equipment based on your workplace risks.
Review reminders
Guidance on when to review your needs assessment, especially after staffing changes, new risks, incidents or changes to your premises.
First aid needs assessment enquiry form
Complete this short form and we will review your enquiry. The more detail you provide, the more accurately we can advise what your workplace is likely to need.
- Ideal if you are unsure how many first aiders you need
- Useful before booking workplace first aid training
- Suitable for businesses with one site or multiple locations
- Smaller workplace written assessment reports from £95 plus VAT
First aid needs assessment FAQs
Useful answers for employers reviewing first aid provision, training requirements and workplace compliance.
What is a first aid needs assessment?
It is the process used to decide what first aid equipment, facilities, trained people and arrangements are suitable for your workplace. It should reflect the work you do, the risks present, the number of people on site and how quickly help may be needed.
Is there a fixed number of first aiders I must have?
Not usually. HSE guidance is based on what is adequate and appropriate for your circumstances. A low risk office with a small team will not need the same provision as a larger warehouse, construction site or public facing venue.
Can you tell us which first aid course we need?
Yes. The assessment can recommend whether your workplace is likely to need appointed persons, Emergency First Aid at Work, First Aid at Work, requalification training, paediatric first aid or a mixture of provision.
Do you support businesses outside Sussex?
Yes. Paramind Medical Ltd can support UK businesses with remote first aid needs assessments and can discuss suitable training options depending on your location and requirements.
How quickly will we receive the report?
For smaller workplace assessments, reports are usually delivered within 24 hours once all required information has been received. Medium and large company assessments may require additional scoping, so please contact us using the enquiry form.
Does this replace our wider health and safety risk assessment?
No. A first aid needs assessment focuses on first aid provision. It should sit alongside your wider health and safety risk assessments, policies and workplace safety arrangements.
Ready to check whether your workplace first aid provision is right?
Send us your details and we will help you understand what your workplace is likely to need, what training may be suitable and where your current first aid arrangements may need improvement.
