Fireworks bring excitement and colour to our celebrations — but they also cause thousands of injuries every year. Whether you’re hosting a small garden display or organising a public event, safety must come first. This guide from MET Medical covers essential firework safety advice, legal requirements for event organisers, and first aid for burns — including why cooling immediately is the most important step and how even small burns can worsen if underestimated.

Fireworks displays are magical community moments — but they also need careful safety planning. MET Medical’s event medical cover provides experienced paramedics and clinicians for fireworks and winter events across the UK. From first aid posts to full medical teams, we ensure every celebration is safe, professional, and fully supported.

Planning a running event or triathlon? Discover essential first aid and medical cover guidelines for road races and multisport events. From risk assessments to ambulance provision, learn how to keep participants safe and meet UK event safety standards.

Planning an event? You might need more than just a few plasters and a high-vis vest. From licensing requirements to upcoming CQC regulations and the new national Event Healthcare Standard, this FAQ guide by MET Medical breaks down everything you need to know about providing safe, compliant medical cover at your event. Whether you're running a small community gathering or a multi-day festival, we cover the essentials to keep your attendees—and your reputation—protected.

Planning an event? Wondering if you need first aid or medical cover? This guide from MET Medical explains when first aid is required, what level of cover you might need, and how to ensure your event is safe, compliant, and prepared for any medical emergencies.

Upcoming changes to event medical cover regulations will require all event healthcare providers offering treatment for disease, disorder, or injury (TDDI) to be CQC-registered. Previously exempt, doctors, nurses, and paramedics must now work under a CQC-regulated provider or obtain registration themselves—even when volunteering. These changes, originally due in March 2025, have been delayed but will take effect later in the year. Event organisers should verify their providers' CQC compliance now to ensure seamless medical cover at events.

Looking for Event medical Cover for a cultural event, sports event or music festival. MET Medical are one of the market leaders. We’re at the Event Production Show today and tomorrow at ExCel London.