Guidelines for dealing with an Incident / Accident

Name and telephone number of local doctors’ surgery:

 The Boathouse Surgery, Whitchurch Road, Pangbourne, Reading, Berkshire, RG8 7DP Tel: 0118 9842234

A map can be found at: http://pangbournesurgery.co.uk/new-patient/finding-us/

Names of local hospitals:

 Royal Berkshire Hospital (A & E department) Craven Road Reading, RG1 5AN

 By foot & car:  The hospital is a 15 minute walk from the Oracle shopping centre and around 20 minutes walk from Reading Railway station.  If you are travelling to the hospital by car the main car park (multi storey) is located on Craven Road.

A map can be found at:

 http://www.royalberkshire.nhs.uk/how-to-find-us/royal-berkshire- hospital.htm

 West Berkshire Community Hospital (Minor Injuries Unit) Thatcham, Newbury, RG18 3AS

 By Car  There are two road entrances to the Hospital:  The South Entrance is located directly off the A4 and may only be accessed by vehicles coming from Newbury and turning left into the site. No right turn is possible from the Thatcham direction.  The North Entrance and exit has unlimited access and is located on Turnpike Road, off the Garden Centre roundabout on the A4

A map can be found at:

 http://www.royalberkshire.nhs.uk/how-to-find-us/west-berkshire- community-hospital.htm

 Stay calm but act swiftly and observe the situation.

 Is there a risk of further injury?

 Listen to what the injured person is saying.

 Alert the qualified First Aider who should take appropriate action for minor injuries.

 In the event of an injury requiring specialist treatment, call the emergency services – 999.

 The telephone number for NHS Direct is: 0845 46 47 or see www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk

 Deal with the rest of the group and ensure that they are adequately supervised and safe.

 Do not move someone with major injuries. Wait for the emergency medics.

 Contact the injured person’s parent / carer / guardian.

 Complete an Incident / Accident Report Form.