First-aid room suitability and availability checklist
- Version
- v1
- Updated
- 7 October 2026
- Reviewed
- 7 October 2026
- Who this checklist is for
- Primary and secondary schools in England, including maintained schools and academies, excluding independent schools.
- Jurisdiction
- england
12 checklist steps
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Confirm conditional applicability
Use the remaining checks only where the school's first-aid needs assessment identifies that a first-aid room is required.
Check the room location
Confirm that the first-aid room is positioned as near as possible to a point of access for transport to hospital.
- Yes
- No
- Not applicable
Notes
Check accessibility
Confirm that the first-aid room is easily accessible for those who may need to use it.
- Yes
- No
- Not applicable
Notes
Check room use
Confirm whether the first-aid room is reserved exclusively for first-aid purposes wherever possible.
- Yes
- No
- Not applicable
Notes
Check available space
Confirm that the room is large enough to hold an examination or medical couch.
- Yes
- No
- Not applicable
Notes
Check cleanliness and order
Confirm that the room is clean and tidy.
- Yes
- No
- Not applicable
Notes
Check availability
Confirm that the room is available for use whenever employees are at work.
- Yes
- No
- Not applicable
Notes
Check physical conditions
Confirm that the room has adequate heating, ventilation and lighting.
- Yes
- No
- Not applicable
Notes
Check surfaces
Confirm that the room has washable surfaces.
- Yes
- No
- Not applicable
Notes
Check washing facilities
Confirm whether the room has a sink with hot and cold running water where possible.
- Yes
- No
- Not applicable
Notes
Check equipment
Confirm that the room has suitable first-aid-room equipment.
- Yes
- No
- Not applicable
Notes
Check supervision responsibility
Confirm that a designated person has responsibility for supervising the first-aid room.
- Yes
- No
- Not applicable
Notes