Event Medical Cover

Expertise and Experience in Events

With over a decade of delivering medical cover at some of the UK’s leading events, we are well-versed in helping event organisers maintain a safe environment for attendees and participants.

We provide medical cover for all sizes of events:

  • Fireworks Displays

  • Council Events such as Carnivals and Cultural Events

  • Sporting events, including Marathons, Triathlons, Children’s sports, Athletics, Watersports, Hockey, Rugby and Football, including professional athletes.

  • Music Festivals

  • Airshows

  • University and School Activities

  • Corporate Events and Private Parties

  • Film and Television

We are registered and regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). We are fully insured.

“We’ve used lots of different medical companies over the years. Since finding MET Medical, we only need to use one. If MET Medical ever stopped providing us with medical cover, we would certainly consider closing down our event. Having MET Medical means I know the riders are in the best hands.” 

“MET Medical team's contribution to the Kent County Show 2024 was invaluable. Their professionalism, efficient emergency response, comprehensive medical coverage, effective communication, positive attitude, and high level of preparedness significantly enhanced the safety and enjoyment of the event. We, as the organisers of the show, extend our heartfelt gratitude to the MET Medical team and look forward to working with them in future events. Their exemplary service is a benchmark for medical teams in event settings, and they are highly recommended for any large-scale public gatherings!”

How many Paramedics or first aiders do I need for my event?

The level of medical or first aid coverage necessary for your event is determined by a thorough risk assessment and compliance with any applicable regulations.

When it comes to large outdoor events, the industry-standard guidance provided by the Events Industry Forum holds significant importance and is widely regarded as best practice.

Following the Purple Guide is not only expected by licensing authorities but also serves as a valuable reference for event organisers and other agencies.

In addition to industry guidance, various sporting governing bodies have their own set of regulations outlining minimum requirements for event medical coverage at sporting events.

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Do I even need professional first aid cover? I’ve done first aid.

Are you wondering if professional first aid cover is necessary when you already have basic first aid training? The Health & Safety Executive (HSE) emphasises the importance of having comprehensive plans in place to address health and safety incidents and emergencies at events. At MET Medical, we are here to provide you with the necessary support and guidance to ensure your event is well-prepared for this.

In addition to considering the well-being of your workers, the HSE strongly recommends including the visiting public in your assessment of first-aid, medical, and ambulance requirements. While there may be exemptions for small events, such as a street party where a basic first aider may suffice, it is still crucial to conduct a first aid risk assessment and have a first aider equipped with the necessary equipment.

For outdoor events The Purple Guide states that First Aid at Work is not considered sufficient to provide medical support at events.

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Dedicated Event Team

Because we have become a market leader and set high standards at events. We have a dedicated events team who cover everything from carrying our a medical needs assessment, to supporting the planning, logistics and delivery of medical care. We also have a full-time clinical management team. Our experienced registered paramedics who know events and healthcare make the decisions prior, during and after each event. We have good oversight and utilise the latest technology, feedback and clinical auditing tools.

Large Events and Festival Medical Cover

Whilst we often deploy small medical teams or even solo ambulance responders, we have the capability and capacity to deliver medical care for large events and festivals and we love doing so. Our mission is to be a leading authority in pre-hospital care and we really have invested in events in the same way we have across our business.

For example we found some of the 2023 changes in The Purple Guide confusing, so we sought further clarification and developed our own tools which provide a thorough medical risk assessment and needs assessment which we have used to support events in not only establishing the right level of medical cover but also in justifying it.

We have embraced technology, deploying a range of communications systems, computer incident room software and electronic patient records enabling us to have live data in terms of both incidents occurring and patients being managed. We have made strategic partnerships to develop and improve data flow and reporting so we can ensure we spot trends and risks and manage them early on.

Not sure about what medical cover you need?

We are happy to help, please get in touch by phone or email and we will be happy to go through your event, support and advise you on your event medical or first aid needs. We are passionate about events and have found by sharing our knowledge we have been served by clients who we have worked with for years.

Events we don’t cover?

We are a friendly bunch and following incidents in across industry, we do not support cage sports or boxing.

If you do need any advice for cover for these kinds of events we are still happy to provide free advice and guidance on how to find a reliable and safe provider.

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