It's important to have a well-stocked first aid kit in your home so you can deal with minor accidents and injuries.

First Aid Kit Small size

Your first aid kit should be locked and kept in a cool, dry place out of the reach of children.

Many people also keep a small first aid kit in their car for emergencies.

• plasters in a variety of different sizes and shapes

• small, medium and large sterile gauze dressings

• at least 2 sterile eye dressings

• triangular bandages

• crêpe rolled bandages

• safety pins

• disposable sterile gloves

• tweezers

• scissors

• alcohol-free cleansing wipes

• sticky tape

• thermometer (preferably digital)

• skin rash cream, such as hydrocortisone or calendula

• cream or spray to relieve insect bites and stings

• antiseptic cream

• painkillers such as paracetamol (or infant paracetamol for children), aspirin (not to be given to children under 16), or ibuprofen

• antihistamine cream or tablets

• distilled water for cleaning wounds

• eye wash and eye bath