To find this bizzarre? National Trust properties now dont provide basic First aid - eg plasters in case someone is allergic to them!

[Ohsuchaperfectday]

I could not believe it - the person who told us when we went to the ticket office also said it was mind mindbogglingly ridiculous...but they dont allow you plasters in case you have an allergic reaction!

Nothing no savlon, nothing! DD had a little fall it wasn't serious at all but she did have a nasty graze on her hand right by the bone she wanted a plaster! I must admit for an organisation who is appealing to families I believe there should be some basic first aid available!

I've never seen a first aid kit in a public workplace that has plasters / savlon / aspirin

Firstly, places are not required by law to have a first aid kit for the public. But they must have one for their workplace. Secondly, all workplace first aid kits include plasters unless they are specialist such as emergency eye first aid kit etc

I went to a small NT site as part of a long walk. I had on old hiking boots but for some reason they'd given me horrendous blisters all over. The NT people gave me plasters to entirely cover both feet! I was so grateful as it was a very long walk back.

Also at my school we give out plasters.

I also do not carry a first aid pack. I don't even carry baby wipes. I didn't realise this made me such a cunt. You live and learn...

Is this where we are heading now, an American style society withdrawing basic things in case they get sued?.

I'm in America, and every place I've worked with the public has offered adhesive bandages, etc., when people fall. Also, Germany, Sweden, Israel, and Austria are more litigious than America.

You're not a cunt, can. Pack a little first aid kit and don't be so tetchy.

Just love all the ways I'm failing at life according to mumsnet!!!

Equally an older person (not "elderly" please, that's a really out of date and loaded word) is perfectly capable of carrying a few plasters too, just in case they fall over and need one. Older doesn't mean helpless, you know, and personal responsibility is a great thing!

LOL

One college I worked in the library staff were often asked for a plaster, they always said the same, "sorry we can't give one out unless you are allergic, but I'm going to put one here and walk away, if you happen to pick it up then it is your responsibility"

having just done my refresher:

plasters are ok if needed. kid didn t need, she wanted. tough.
savlon and creams have no place in a uk first aid kit, just muck that does nothing. every uk property has access to clean water.
Many on mn want to put magic creams on everything , but many on mn are ignorant. a basic first aid course would be good for them all.

For places that do have a 1st aid kit, wouldn't it be common sense to have a few hypoallergenic plasters in it, instead of banning all plasters?

I never knew a parent of a young child who wouldn't pack plasters along with the bottle of water and the tissues as a matter of course when heading for a day out. Seems odd to expect these everyday things to be provided for free by somebody else. As for the Savlon, as others have said, clean fresh water does the job and is available everywhere.

Of course anyone can slip up and forget and then you'd be grateful for anybody who supplied out of their own stores. But "I can't be bothered to carry the basics because it's other people's job to provide them and if they don't it's a sign of where society is heading" doesn't really sound very impressive.

I just got stung by nettles because I wasn't careful enough. Should I call the NT to fix it for me?
Dock leaves sorted it, btw.

Micropore tape can cause allergic reactions as well as plasters (it has adhesive on it) and they can be pretty nasty.
I always carry some hypoallergenic plasters in my bag when I go out and I don't have small children - they are for my use. It's a normal part of 'small kid' kit isn't it? (Was for mine anyway - they did nothing but fall over, tread in dog shit, get stung by insects etc etc. I had the works in my rucksack to cover all eventualities )

Having said that, if you know you are allergic to something, you say so and avoid - I wouldn't say that nothing can be provided because I happen to be allergic, a signed form should be fine when a plaster is handed out.

Micropore has a different adhesive to plasters and it is far less likely to cause a reaction. I guess it’s possible, but it’s not something I’ve ever experienced and I know a lot of people who are allergic to plasters (myself included).

However as a first aide I am in agreement with the majority of posters, first aid and first aid kits in public places are for actual serious injuries, not minor scrapes and bumps. Minor stuff like that is the responsibility of an individual or a parent.

YABU to expect a charity to provide plasters. It’s not like they are huge, put a couple in your purse when you go out. Although to be honest, most of the time they are placebo, especially for kids. Unless you are going to get dirty, or it’s in an awkward place it’s best to leave well alone and let the air get to it. Rinse with clean water if it’s got dirt in it. Savlon etc isn’t recommended, nothing to do with allergies, it’s just unnecessary.

I had an allergic reaction to a hypoallergenic plaster. Ended up at minor injuries for the thing the plaster was on, and the nurse assumed I was there for the weeping rash...I have to stick to the ridiculous patterned savlon kids’ ones now.

For anyone wondering about members of the public, I am pretty sure that if you do a St John’s Ambulance they have public liability insurance if you follow the advice/instructions they give you and then stop to help someone at a later date.

Micropore gives me very severe blisters - don't dismiss something because you've never seen it.

A whole new marketing opportunity for NT gift shops. First aid kit for those who forgot their plasters. Watch out though all the smug MN mums will tut that you could have got it for half the price if you had brought your own from home.

Not rtft but it wouldn't occur to me to ask for one any more than I'd ask for a nappy or some san pro.

You need to take some with you or just manage until you get home.

I'm more annoyed that they've removed lots of bins, although I grudgingly agree with why they've done that.

Why such entitled behaviour OP?

I worked for the NT for several years, left about 3 years ago. We were not allowed to give out plasters then, and that was at one of the larger properties. I remember this distinctly because I had to rustle up a free ice cream for a small child who had tripped over and the parent was getting arsey because we couldn’t give her a plaster.

My mum used to work in a public building. Their first aid kit didn’t include dressings as they weren’t allowed to administer them for legal reasons

Wow I didn't knows this was still chugging on

. Any place that attracts children and is open to the public like national trust I believe has been basic duty of care to the people who come onto the property.

To chooses not to give plasters for the reason they gave I feel is not satisfactory.

I know if myself or my daughter has allergies to them. This is by the by as to whether I carry on them or not.
If I ran a pub, cafe, play area, soft play etc.. I would have a first aid kit with plasters and if neccsary sary a kick... Sign here for the plasters that is what I would want to provide for guests.

Anyone could be world's most careful packer and take out items to cover any eventuality and any of us may for some of reason forget.

I feel a basic duty of care to the paying public is a nice courtesy... And to include a plaster.
What I'm taking away fro this thread is to simply carry my own.

A kick 😂😂😂 a form

Workplace first aid kit not had them for years

Workplace first aid kits can contain plasters. All the first aid kits in all the places I have ever worked contain plasters.

www.hse.gov.uk/myth/myth-busting/2014/case261-plasters-first-aid-box.htm

First aid kits must not contain medicines.

I am not allergic to plasters but am allergic to hypo-allergenic ones. It all depends on the specific ingredients and what exact substances the individual is allergic to.

And what's wrong with sellotape and loo roll anyway. I'm afraid I was such a chilled out disgraceful parent this was all i ever had at home never mind when i was out and about but never had a problem when asking if places could spare a bit of sellotape.