Event Medical Cover
With a decade of running medical cover at events, we are well-versed in helping event organisers maintain a safe environment for attendees and participants.
We provide event medical cover for all sizes of events ranging from small fireworks or corporate events through to some of the busiest music festivals in the UK and beyond. Our diverse client portfolio for events range from councils, to small event organisers, universities, all the way through to brands operating multiple music festivals or sporting events.
It is important to note when procuring event medical cover that within the confines of an event, providing medical services are exempt from licensing or regulation. Anyone with any qualifications can call themselves a medical company and provide a service. If they wish to transfer a patient to hospital or provide treatment they must be registered with the CQC.
Why Choose MET for your Event First Aid?
The biggest benefit of MET Medical is that in addition to a decade of working with a growing number of events, we have a large team of full-time staff who work across our diverse business which includes delivery of 999 services across 3 counties, providing long distance ambulance travel by road and air, providing medical staff for TV and production and transferring thousands of patients each year. Our staffing mix is weighted towards full-time staff, many who have been in the business for years.
In addition we have a robust training, support and management team. Where as most “event only” providers will call in freelancers who may go months between seeing patients, and may have only done a week long responder course, all of our staff deal with emergencies and patients on a daily basis and are usually on a career development pathway toward becoming a paramedic.
For low risk events our responders and ambulance crews also have access to our 24/7 on call paramedic or doctor. Meaning you will never be in a position where you are being given advice which hasn’t been reviewed by a registered health care professional. That in itself brings a huge level of safety and a much more robust offering than potentially somebody being sent with a bag and defibrillator.
“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.”
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.
Do I need even need professional first aid cover, I’ve done a first aid?
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 in this regard.
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.
Dedicated Event Team 365 days a year
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 cover most things including sports, high risk activities, public events, airshows, private parties, school, college and university events, as well as music and cultural events.
After several incidents in the sector, which were unrelated to our organisation, we made the decision not to provide medical cover full contact marshal arts, boxing or cage fighting.
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.