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In addition, radical changes in the way that First

Aid Training organisations are accredited have

been introduced. The HSE will no longer be

responsible for directly approving or accrediting

First Aid Training organisations. Instead, the

employer will take the initiative in verifying the

credibility of a person, or organisation, retained

by the employer to undertake such training.

However, in order to retain some control over

the standard provided, Ofqual, (SQA in

Scotland) and in Wales, the devolved

Government, will appoint new “Awarding

Organisations” (AO’s) who will take up the

responsibility of accrediting trainers and

providing organisations as “regulated” providers.

It is important to note however, that this is not

a mandatory scheme. Individuals and other

providers can choose to opt for AO recognition,

or, continue to provide services under non-

regulated schemes based entirely on their own

good name and reputation in the community.

Cont. page 6

HSE finally endorse the BritishStandard 8599-1 WorkplaceFirst Aid Kits.

Reliance Medical welcome thenew emotive TV advertisementby St John Ambulance. 2.

Parents lack theskills to save theirchild’s life.

PREVIEW OUR NEWSurgery andAmbulanceEquipment Range

BREAKING NEWS:

First Review since 1997 of

Health and Safety (First Aid)

Regulations 1981, issued on

1st October 2013.

Following a lengthy period of uncertainty, and continued pressure from the Professional Healthcare Industry, the HSE has finally

acknowledged the suitability of the British Standard Workplace Kits (BS8599-1) as part of its first review since the existing Code

of Practice was published sixteen years ago, in 1997.

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Exceptional productsand manufacturing

Above:

Strategy meeting at our Shanghai offices

with members of the Procurement Team.

Product processing under stringent clinical

conditions in our Shanghai factory.

‘Be a yardstick ofquality. Somepeople aren’tused to an

environmentwhere excellence

is expected.’Steve Jobs.

Cost leadership can only be achieved where a supply chain can be

engineered to operate more cheaply and savings are passed on to

customers. Reliance Medical has a lean wholly owned supply chain.

Agents, distributors and middle-men have all been eliminated, along

with their costs and profits.

Overheads are maintained at industry leading low levels through flat organisational

structures, efficient systems, processes and low cost warehousing space. Activities that

can be performed in our Chinese operation have been migrated there to ensure that the

lowest costs are achieved. Reliance Medical products offer you the keenest prices

available without the risk of compromise on quality.

Reliance Medical has an extensive design and innovation team

producing all of our packaging, literature, electronic material, and most

importantly, designing new and innovative products.

All of our product labelling is designed to achieve two things. Firstly, it is colour coded

to aid product recognition, particularly within a first aid kit or procedure pack. Secondly,

it is designed to look appealing and attractive in catalogues and websites, increasing

sales potential.

Reliance invests heavily in product innovation. Our UK design team work closely with

the sales and marketing personnel to understand the needs and aspirations of our

customers and end-users. Design of new dressings, bandages, and first aid kits has been

achieved over the past few years, with many more products in the pipeline.

Reliance Medical holds numerous patents, trademarks, and registered designs for its

products. The future is exciting. New products are always in development, even more

than have been launched so far.

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Surgery and Ambulance Equipmentwww.relequip.co.uk

For more information visit www.relequip.co.uk

REF PRODUCT OPEN SIZE PACK

6038 Evacuation Chair incl. Cover and Bracket 136cmH x 52cmW x 90cmD 1

3043 Evacuation Chair Cover - 1

3044 Evacuation Chair Bracket - 1

6030 Treatment Couch with Couch Roll Holder 78cmH x 60cmW x 193cmL 1

7550 Rest Couch 50cmH x 60cmW x 193cmL 1

7554 Portable Couch 88cmH x 96cmW x 216cmL 1

7551 Couch Step 30cmH x 40cmW x 30cmD 1

3030 Spinal Board 5cmH x 46cmW x 184cmL 1

3050 Patient Transfer Sheet 204cmL x 71cmW 1

7501 Stretcher 14cmH x 52cmW x 206cmL 1

7553 Surgical Instrument Trolley 90cmH x 62cmW x 45cmD 1

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Are You Equipped?

How Can Reliance Medical Help?

We have grown into one of the UK’s leading

distributors of high quality, innovative, and

cost effective everyday First Aid products and

consumables. Established firmly in the market,

we have turned our attention to some

essential items that are not normally in

everyday use.

Introducing the New Relequip™ Rangeof Emergency Essentials!

Following months of research and planning,

we are pleased and proud to introduce our

new product range of emergency equipment

and devices. Designed specifically to help you

with very serious incidents, from dealing with

a suspected broken neck, to the evacuation of

a disabled or injured individual from the upper

floor of a burning building, the Relequip range

provides all the tools you need to manage

situations that demand much more than the

contents of a First Aid Kit.

Is there something here you may need?

The simple answer is YES! Each and every day,

factories, workshops, colleges, hotels,

restaurants, shops, and even peaceful libraries

may face a situation where a person under

their care, either as an employee or visitor, is

placed at risk. Mostly, these incidents may be

dealt with by basic First Aid procedures and, if

necessary, back-up from Medical Professionals

from the Emergency Services.

However, all too frequently, it is no longer

acceptable to Dial 999 and wait. Action may

need to be taken swiftly and without the risk

of making a bad situation even worse. This is

where the Relequip™ range of emergency

products can help.

For more information on HSE guidelines visit:

www.hse.gov.uk

First Aid Rooms and AEDsfeature in new HSE CaseStudy document.Accompanying the new HSE Health and Safety

(First Aid) Regulations and Guidance document

(L74 revised), is a new collection of case studies,

designed to add context to the guidelines. Eleven

different scenarios include:

• Convenience Store • Supermarket • Nursing Home • Office • Secondary School • Primary School • Café • Construction Company • Trackside Railway Maintenance Co. • Chemical Processing Plant • Remote Locations

Each case study creates a detailed scenario

including the layout of the site, the number of

employees, and the accident history.

For the first time, the updated guidelines include

consideration to providing defibrillators in the

workplace. In five of the eleven scenarios, the

conclusion includes a recommendation that an

AED should either certainly be provided, or should

be seriously considered.

In seven out of the eleven case studies, the

conclusions point to a clear need for a first aid

room in the workplace. In the office scenario with

eighty employees working on two levels, and a

history consistent with most office environments,

a first aid room is prescribed.

Be Ready! Be Prepared! Be ‘Relequipped’!

In the Emergency and Rescue business, situations develop instantaneously.Rarely do emergencies come with advance warning. For any business, Health andSafety, Fire and Rescue, and numerous other requirements place seriousresponsibilities on employers and companies to prepare for potential or risk-assessed hazards.

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Cont. from front page

The new HSE publication states,

“Some first-aid training providers choose to

operate through voluntary accreditation

schemes whose intention is to set and maintain

standards in line with HSE requirements. These

schemes are not mandatory and employers may

decide to choose an independent training

organisation, but these bodies may help

employers select training organisations who

offer a standard of training with appropriate

content, suitable trainers and assessors, and

relevant and robust quality assurance systems”.

Source: Health and Safety Executive L74 (Third

edition) (Advance copy) 09/13

Breaking from their determinedly stubborn

position towards adoption of the new British

Standard on Workplace First Aid Kits (BS8599-

2 2012), the HSE has now included the

following paragraph in the new document.

“Employers may wish to refer to British

Standard BS 8599 which provides further

information on the contents of workplace

first-aid kits. Whether using a first-aid kit

complying with BS 8599 or an alternative kit,

the contents should reflect the outcome of

the first-aid needs assessment”.

Source: Health and Safety Executive L74 (Third

edition) (Advance copy) 09/13

More than ever, it is the employers individual

risk assessment that must govern the content

of a kit and overall provision of First Aid

materials and equipment. This is also

particularly applicable to companies proposing

to design a bespoke kit of their own.

A small list of basic First Aid items remains in

the new document. But, since the British

Healthcare Trades Association has now formally

withdrawn the 1997 version Workplace Kits,

based on the standard 10, 20, and 50 person

formula, the best guarantee of remaining fully

compliant with the law, will be to adopt the

British Standard Kits that have been available

and recommended since January 1st 2012.

The first new standard for Statutory First Aid Kitsin the workplace since 1997, these kits reflect thechanges in both workplace practice and risks,making them demonstrably more 'fit for purpose'in todays environment. For peace of mind, theprovision of a kit with this updated content isnow the only clear and definitive way foremployers to demonstrate they are serious aboutmeeting their legal obligations under the Healthand Safety First Aid Regulations.

THE NEW FIRST AID KITS ARE NOW THE SIMPLEST AND BEST GUARANTEE FOR EMPLOYERSTO MEET THEIR OBLIGATIONS.

You should use the guide shown, together withyour risk assessment, to decide on the size, thequantity, and the location of first aid kits inyour workplace.

LOW RISK (e.g. shops, offices, libraries etc)HIGH RISK (e.g. light engineering and assemblywork, food processing, warehousing,extensive work with dangerousmachinery or sharp instruments,construction, chemical manufacture etc.)

SMALL KIT USAGE GUIDELINESLOW RISK Less than 25 employeesHIGH RISK Less than 5 employees

MEDIUM KIT USAGE GUIDELINESLOW RISK 25-100 employeesHIGH RISK 5-25 employees

LARGE KIT USAGE GUIDELINESLOW RISK 1 Large Kit per 100 employeesHIGH RISK 1 Large Kit per 25 employees

CONTENTS SMALL MEDIUM LARGE TRAVEL

BurnSoothe/Reliburn Burn Relief Dressing 10cm x 10cm 1 2 2 1

Dependaplast Washproof Assorted Plasters 40 60 100 10

Eye Pad Dressing with Bandage Sterile 2 3 4 1

Foil Blanket Adult Size 1 2 3 1

Large HSE Dressing 18cm x 18cm Sterile Unboxed 1 2 2 1

Medium HSE Dressing 12cm x 12cm Sterile Unboxed 4 6 8 1

Nitrile Gloves Pair 6 9 12 1

Rebreath Mouth to Mouth Resuscitation Device with Valve 1 1 2 1

Reliance Finger Dressing with Adhesive Fixing 3.5cm 2 3 4 -

Reliance First Aid Guidance Leaflet 1 1 1 1

Reliform Conforming Bandage 7.5cm x 4m 1 2 2 1

Relitape Microporous Tape 2.5cm x 5m 1 1 1 1

Reliwipe Moist Cleansing Wipes 20 30 40 4

Safety Pins Assorted 6 12 24 2

Single Use Triangular Bandage 90cm x 127cm 2 3 4 1

Universal Shears Small 6" 1 1 1 1

Eye Wash 250ml Sterile - - - 1

BS8599-1 Compliant Workplace Kits, Guidelines

BS8599-1 First Aid Kits

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REF PRODUCT DESCRIPTION DIMENSIONS UNIT PACK SIZE(IN UNITS)

FIRST AID KITS - WORKPLACE330 Small Workplace Kit in Integral Aura Green Box 22.5cmH x 23.5cmW x 10cmD 1 1343 Medium Workplace Kit in Integral Aura Green Box 28cmH x 30cmW x 10.5cmD 1 1348 Large Workplace Kit in Integral Aura Green Box 33cmH x 36cmW x 10.5cmD 1 1366 Small Workplace Kit in Durham Box 18cmH x 27cmW x 9cmD 1 1380 Medium Workplace Kit in Oxford Box 22.5cmH x 27.5cmW x 9cmD 1 1384 Large Workplace Kit in Cambridge Box 25.5cmH x 34.5cmW x 10cmD 1 1688 Small Workplace Kit in Stockholm Bag 19cmH x 12cmW x 8cmD 1 1

FIRST AID KITS - CATERING427 Small Catering Kit in Integral Aura Blue Box 22.5cmH x 23.5cmW x 10cmD 1 1428 Medium Catering Kit in Integral Aura Blue Box 28cmH x 30cmW x 10.5cmD 1 1429 Large Catering Kit in Integral Aura Blue Box 33cmH x 36cmW x 10.5cmD 1 1672 Small Catering Kit in Durham Box 18cmH x 27cmW x 9cmD 1 1673 Medium Catering Kit in Oxford Box 22.5cmH x 27.5cmW x 9cmD 1 1674 Large Catering Kit in Cambridge Box 25.5cmH x 34.5cmW x 10cmD 1 1

FIRST AID KITS - TRAVEL675 Travel Kit in Aston Box 20cmH x 26cmW x 6cmD 1 1684 Travel Kit in Stockholm Bag 19cmH x 12cmW x 8cmD 1 1

REFILL KITS657 Workplace Small Refill - 1 1660 Workplace Medium Refill - 1 1687 Workplace Large Refill - 1 1732 Catering Small Refill - 1 1733 Catering Medium Refill - 1 1734 Catering Large Refill - 1 1723 Travel Refill - 1 1

Brackets are included with all kits (except 675).

BS8599-1 COMPLIANT - WORKPLACE KITS IN AURA BOX

The first new standard for Statutory First Aid Kits in the workplace since 1997, these kits reflect the changes in both workplace practice and risks, making

them demonstrably more 'fit for purpose' in todays environment. For peace of mind, the provision of a kit with this updated content is now the only clear

and definitive way for employers to demonstrate they are serious about meeting their legal obligations under the Health and Safety First Aid Regulations.

Full Range in Stock

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First Aid justgot a wholelot brighter.Promotional, retail ready First AidKits, made for busy lifestyles.18 kits • 2 sizes • 7 standard colours

SMALL BORSA FIRST AID KITS

REF PRODUCT PACK SIZE incl. DISPLAY TRAY

2736 BBQ First Aid Kit in Orange Borsa Bag 5

2730 Glove Box First Aid Kit in Orange Borsa Bag 5

2731 Golf First Aid Kit in Lime Borsa Bag 5

2733 Handbag First Aid Kit in Pink Borsa Bag 5

2732 Holiday First Aid Kit in Yellow Borsa Bag 5

2737 Kids First Aid Kit in Purple Borsa Bag 5

2735 Kitchen First Aid Kit in Black Borsa Bag 5

2739 Outdoor First Aid Kit in Yellow Borsa Bag 5

2740 Pets First Aid Kit in Purple Borsa Bag 5

2738 Sports First Aid Kit in Black Borsa Bag 5

2734 Toolbox First Aid Kit in Lime Borsa Bag 5

LARGE BORSA FIRST AID KITS

REF PRODUCT DESCRIPTION PACK SIZE incl. DISPLAY TRAY

2756 Cuts & Scrapes First Aid Kit in Purple Borsa Bag 4

2752 Garage First Aid Kit in Lime Borsa Bag 4

2753 Kitchen First Aid Kit in Black Borsa Bag 4

2750 Motoring First Aid Kit in Orange Borsa Bag 4

2755 Outdoor First Aid Kit in Yellow Borsa Bag 4

2754 Sports First Aid Kit in Black Borsa Bag 4

2751 Travel First Aid Kit in Yellow Borsa Bag 4


A range of stylish andpractical First Aid Kitsmade for today's busylifestyle. Available inReliance Medical brandor fully customised forPrivate Label†.Increasing leisure time and a growing awareness of

personal security and safety among consumers has

created an opportunity in retail for highly portable

and versatile first aid kits. The Reliance Medical

Borsa range is practical, compact, with a high point

of sale impact and competitively

priced. All kits are available in

a range of standard colours

with special colours on

request. Standard contents

are listed and custom fillings

are also available on request.

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SMALL BORSA CONTENTS

Adhesive Dressing Pad 5cm x 7.5cm 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

Blister Plaster - - 1 1 - - - 1 - 1 -

Burn Gel 3.5g 1 - - - 1 - 1 - - - -

Cleansing Wipes 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4

Conforming Bandage 7.5cm x 4m - - - - - - - - 1 - -

Microporous Tape 1.25cm x 1m 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

Non-Adherent Dressing Pad 5cm x 5cm 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

Plasters Washproof 7cm x 2cm - 6 6 6 6 - - 6 - 6 6

Plasters Washproof 4cm x 4cm - 2 2 2 2 - - 2 2 2

Plasters Washproof 7.5cm x 2.5cm - 2 2 2 2 - - 2 2 2 2

Plasters Blue 7cm x 2cm 6 - - - - - 6 - - - -

Plasters Blue 4cm x 4cm 2 - - - - - 2 - - - -

Plasters Blue 7.5cm x 2.5cm 2 - - - - - 2 - - - -

Plasters Children’s 6cm x 2cm - - - - - 5 - - - - -

Plasters Children’s 4cm x 4cm - - - - - 5 - - - - -

Skin Closure Strips 3mm x 75mm 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5

Tick Remover - - - - - - - - 1 - -

BBQ

GLOVE BOX

GOLF

HANDBAG

HOLIDAY

KIDS PATCH-UP

KITCHEN

OUTDOOR

PETS

SPORTS

TOOL BOX

LARGE BORSA CONTENTS

Adhesive Dressing Pad 5cm x 7.5cm 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

Blister Plaster - - - - 1 1 -

Burn Gel 3.5g - - 2 - - - -

Cleansing Wipes 6 6 6 6 6 6 6

Conforming Bandage 7.5cm x 4m 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

Dressing Strip, Washproof 6cm x 11cm 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

Microporous Tape 1.25cm x 1m 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

Non-Adherent Dressing Pad 5cm x 5cm 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

Plasters Washproof 7cm x 2cm 4 8 - 8 8 8 8

Plasters Washproof 4cm x 4cm 2 4 - 4 4 4 4

Plasters Washproof 7.5cm x 2.5cm 2 4 - 4 4 4 4

Plasters Blue 7cm x 2cm - - 8 - - - -

Plasters Blue 4cm x 4cm - - 4 - - - -

Plasters Blue 7.5cm x 2.5cm - - 4 - - - -

Plasters Children’s 6cm x 2cm 4 - - - - - -

Plasters Children’s 4cm x 4cm 4 - - - - - -

Scissors 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

Skin Closure Strips 3mm x 75mm 5 5 5 5 5 5 5

Triangular Bandage 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

CUTS & SCRAPES

GARAGE

KITCHEN

MOTORING

OUTDOOR

SPORTS

TRAVEL

† Terms apply, please contact sales for further details.

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motokit®

Winter Care Kitwith a personal mini first aid kit tokeep you and your car on the move.

Worst Winter for Decades!

Record-Breakingsnow predictedfor November...BRITAIN is braced for the "worst winter indecades" with the first major snowfallexpected in weeks. Forecasters arewarning the entire country is set for ahorror freeze which will bring brutalwinds and fierce blizzards.

Temperatures have already started to plunge as a

swathe of cold air from the Arctic has swept

across the UK in the past few days.

The first long-range forecasts warn of ‘record-

breaking snowfall’ in November.

Heavy wintry showers are expected to cause

widespread chaos with below average

temperatures possibly lingering until February.

Long-range forecasters are blaming the position

of a fast-flowing band of air known as the jet

stream near to Britain and high pressure for the

extreme conditions.

Jonathan Powell, forecaster for Vantage Weather

Services, said: “We are looking at a potentially

paralysing winter, the worst for decades, which

could at times grind the nation to a halt.”

“Persistent cold snaps withsome very heavy snowfall are likely, and I would not be surprised if some recordsare not broken this year.”

”The main issue will be the extreme cold which is

showing signs of really bedding in, thanks to

freezing winds from the North.“

He blamed the 'poorly positioned’ jet stream

which is expected to be 'blocked’ South of the UK,

allowing a continual flow of freezing Arctic air.

James Madden, forecaster for Exacta Weather,

said it was likely to be the worst winter for more

than 100 years.

He said: “A horror winter scenario is likely to bring

another big freeze with copious snow for many

parts. This is likely to produce major disruption to

public transport and school closures on a prolific

scale.” Source: www.express.co.uk

NOW INNEW INTEGRAL

AURA BOXMOTOKIT® WINTER CARE KITFirst Aid for you, and First Aid for your car! Why buy multiple items which are not always available in one shop, when thiskit provides the complete solution in one pack. Choose between a durable translucent polypropylene carry case, or theoutstandingly versatile Strasbourg bag in high vis orange, and at a stroke you will have the tools to de-ice, de-mist andremove snow from your car, making your journey safer. Plus, in the event of breakdown, a mechanical torch, foil blanketfor warmth and a complete first aid kit separately packed for minor incidents, could prove invaluable. Thousands ofmotorists were stranded on stretches of the motorway network overnight when a foot of snow fell suddenly in January.The main concerns were warmth and light. This kit takes care of both and much more besides.

REF PRODUCT

2035 Winter Care Kit in Integral Aura Box

Size: 33cmH x 36cmW x 10.5cmD Unit: 1 Pack Size: 1

Motokit® is a registered tradename of Reliance Medical UK Ltd.

WINTER CARE KITCONTENTS1 De-Icer Spray 300ml1 Demist Pad1 Foil Blanket, Adult1 Hand Wipes (pack of 15)1 Ice Scraper1 Mini First Aid Kit1 Screenwash 500ml1 Wind Up Torch

MINI FIRST AID KITCONTENTS2 Cleansing Wipes 1 Gloves (Pair)1 Guidance Leaflet1 HSE Large Dressing 18cm x 18cm20 Plasters, Washproof Assorted6 Safety Pins2 Triangular Bandages

*whilst stocks lastQuote Winter3when ordering

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Corrieasks foradvice

One of our team was recently asked to visit the

set of the Manchester based soap ‘Coronation

Street’. They were asked to advise which of the

new BS8599-1 compliant first aid kits should be

installed, and where. The kits have now started

appearing on the soap. They can be seen

everywhere from the ‘Street Cars’ office to the

‘Underworld’ factory. The old HSE kits have been

removed, in line with new guidance.

A fully-functioning Telefunken AED was also

installed in the Medical Centre, just in case

Roy comes a Cropper!

WallaceCamerongoes bust!Scotland’s Daily Record ran an article onAugust 8th confirming that WallaceCameron had gone bust. LiquidatorsDeloitte, have been appointed to wind-up the remainder of the firm.Automotive distributor, V Group, hasacquired some of the assets and hasestablished a new firm, WallaceCameron International.

The Daily Record reported:

“GIO BENEDETTI'S first aid kit firm Wallace

Cameron have gone bust with the tycoon

insisting he was the biggest loser in the winding

up of the company.”

Gio Benedetti is the father of world famous

violin impresario 26 year old Nicola Benedetti.

He has a career spanning 50 years, and is one of

the best known businessmen in Scotland.

Awarded the CBE in 2006, the entrepreneur has

a string of business success stories behind him.

Mr Benedetti said, “It’s really disappointing. I’ve

had 50 years in business with 15 companies.

This isn’t where I want to be and I’ve done my

best to avoid it”.

The business failure leaves behind a black hole

of £1m in the company’s pension fund, which

will now be a priority for Deloitte. The

government pension protection fund could

potentially bridge the gap for the 78 current

pensioners who depend on the fund.

Gio Benedetti and V Group’s Managing Director,

Marytn Nash, have been very publicly

disagreeing about the responsibility for the

creditors in the Scottish Press. Martyn Nash is

reported to have said, “His firm have had to deal

with more than £1million of creditors’ debts.”

Source: Daily Record, Scotland.

STAFF PROFILE:

Name: Adrian Hughes

Title: Head of UK Sales

About: Adrian believes it’s a combination of

consistently high levels of service, mature

relationships and the innovative range of new

products that has been the foundation for his Sales

team achieving unprecedented growth in 2013.

As the only UK based First Aid Distributor with its

own wholly owned factory in Shanghai, more and

more new customers are choosing Reliance as their

preferred vendor.

Likes: Rugby, cycling, swimming, gym, fresh air,

cooking, theatre and travelling.

Meet theteam...

Supportingyou...We are constantly adding FREEmarketing material for you todownload, insert your companydetails and pass on to yourcustomers.www.reliancemedical.co.ukand click on marketing.

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reliporePaediatricAdhesiveDressing

St John Ambulance have launched a new

campaign to encourage more people to make

the difference between life and death. In a

recent survey they conducted, over half of

parents told them they wouldn’t have the

first aid confidence to save their own child’s

life in an emergency. And it’s not just parents.

Over two-fifths (41%) of people, admit that it

would take something as severe as the death of

a loved one to make them learn first aid.

St John’s volunteers know first aid but they can’t

be everywhere. They want everyone to have the

skills to save a life, so they have developed an

online experience to help you find out how to

save the boy in the advertisement.

Source: www.sja.org.uk

Here, at Reliance Medical, we are acutely aware

because of the nature of our business, just how

vital the difference between life and death a

basic knowledge of First Aid procedure can make.

This nationwide promotion is a salutary

reminder to us all to consider the extent of our

own skills.

The advertisement also creates an opportunity

for every individual or company involved in the

distribution of First Aid products, to raise

awareness amongst end users of the importance

a little knowledge can make. In particular,

Schools, Parents, and increasingly, younger

children, would benefit from the lessons of this

campaign, and anything that we as an industry

can do to support it!

Save the Boy!

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RELIPORE PAEDIATRIC - Low Adhesive DressingLow allergy adhesive dressing with cushionedprotection, and a highly absorbent central padfeaturing Relipad low adherence technology. Thestretch fabric is flexible, breathable, and conforms wellto the body. Once applied, the dressing remainssecurely in place yet easy to remove when ready.Designed for weeping or surgical wounds, cuts andlacerations, each dressing is sterile and individuallywrapped.

UNIT PRICE893 Relipore Paediatric - Sterile £3.10

6cm x 7cm Unit: Box of 25 Pack: 10

NEW for

Autumn 2013

Biohazard Clean-up KitThis kit contains two single application clean-up packs,for the safe handling, containment and disposal ofinfectious micro-organisms contained in blood, vomit,urine, mucus, faeces and semen. Meeting the currentHealth and Safety requirements, and presented in asmart and compact black Integral Aura Box.

UNIT PRICE2717 Biohazard Clean-up Kit - 2 Applications £11.95

in Small Integral Aura Unit: 1 Pack: 1

SINGLE APPLICATION CONTAINS1 Absorbent Granules (10g)1 Biohazard Bag1 Disinfectant Spray (8ml)1 Disinfectant Wipe1 Disposable Gloves (pair)2 Dry Wipes1 Pack Tissues (10)1 Polythene Apron1 Scoop/Scraper

Instant Ice PackUpdateThe industry was advised over 18months ago not to use ammoniumnitrate in Ice Packs, due to itshazardous nature when mixed withother substances. Reliance Medicaldo not use this chemical in their‘Relief’ range of products.

To avoid Instant Cold Packs falling into the wrong hands,the Home Office have issued the following advice:1. Keep all stores of packs locked SECURELY away whennot in use.

2. REPORT all thefts and significant losses.3. Ensure that packs are DISPOSED of appropriatelyonce used.

To report suspicious activity regarding Instant ColdPacks, or to report theft or loss,

call Anti Terror Hotline 0800 789321


REF PRODUCT UNIT PACK

5117 Eye Wash Pocket Model 235ml 1 6

5118 Eye Wash 500ml 1 1

5119 Bracket for Single Eye Wash (5118) 1 5

5109 Mini Bloodstopper 1 5

5110 Large Bloodstopper 1 5

5116 Protection Kit 1 5

5115 Triangular Bandage 1 5

5202 Breathing Mask and Keyfob 1 5

5113 Mini First Aid Panel, complete 1 1

5100 Salvequick® Plaster Dispenser contains plastic & textile plasters 1 1

5101 Salvequick® Blue Plaster Dispenser contains blue plasters 1 1

5105 Salvequick® 40 Textile Plasters 6 x 40 1 1

5104 Salvequick® 21 Textile Plasters 6 x 21 Extra Large 1 1

5106 Salvequick® 15 Textile Fingertip Plasters 6 x 15 Extra Large 1 1

5102 Salvequick® 35 Blue Detectable Plasters 6 x 35 1 1

5108 Salvequick® 30 Blue Detectable Fingertip 6 x 30 1 1

5107 Salvequick® 43 Non-Woven Plasters 6 x 43 1 1

CLEARANCEon selected stock Offer available whilst stocks last*

Cederroth BuenaSuerteBev!

Many of our loyal and long-standing

customers will remember that Reliance started

life quite some years ago. Bev started working

with the team fifteen years ago, initially for First

Aid UK Ltd, which was the current Reliance

Medical site.

M.D. Andy Pear said “It has been a pleasure to

work with Bev over the past 15 years. She is a true

professional and we will miss her.”

We are very pleased to tell you that Beverley

is happy and well in Spain after making the

decision to live abroad. One of the team

commented, “The place doesn’t feel the same

without her.”

For those of you who knew Beverley well, you

will remember her for her wealth of knowledge,

terrific sense of humour, and total dedication.

From that small start, Bev proved her value to the

company, and was promoted until she reached

the position as Manager of the Reliance

Customer Service Team, a very demanding and

responsible role.

‘Our Bev’ will be sorely missed here at HQ,

and we are sure by many of you. One customer

who has dealt with us for almost as long as Bev

was employed said, “Bev was unique. Every

conversation I had with her was positive, and she

had the ability to leave you feeling that you were

the most important customer you had. That was

how seriously she valued me as a person, not just

an account. There was always a laugh too.”

So Beverley, on behalf of all of us here, and

many suppliers and customers past and present,

we are very sorry to see you go, but wish you

many, many years of happiness and sunshine as

you begin your new life abroad. We are sure it will

be just as successful as your time was here

with us.

To ‘Our Bev’ we say, ‘Buena suerte Beverley’

and (by the way), do please remember to

regularly top up your 'Botiquín de primeros

auxilios para empresas, viajes o uso domestic',

and keep a handy supply of 'Gel para

quemaduras' for those very hot days!

PRESTAN ADULT MANIKIN

REF PRODUCT DESCRIPTION UNIT PACK

7400 Adult Training Manikin inc 10 Lung Bags Single 1

7401 Adult Training Manikin inc 50 Lung Bags Pack of 4 1

7402 Adult Face Shield - Pack of 50 1

7403 Adult Face Shield Lung Bags - Pack of 50 1

7414 Adult Jaw Thrust Head - Single 1

7415 Adult Head Assembly - Single 1

7416 Adult Faces - Pack of 4 1

7417 Adult Torso with Monitor - Single 1

7418 Adult Torso Skin Replacement - Pack of 4 1

7419 Adult Torso without Monitor - Single 1

7420 Adult Carry Bag - Single 1

7421 Adult Carry Bag - Pack of 4 1

7422 Adult Clicker - Single 1

7423 Adult Clicker - Pack of 4 1

Realistic lookingand actingmanikin. Lighterand cheaper withunique featuresthat enhance thetraining experience.

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7408 Child Training Manikin inc 10 Lung Bags Single 1

7409 Child Training Manikin inc 50 Lung Bags Pack of 4 1

7410 Child Face Shield Lung Bags - Pack of 50 1

7411 Child Lung Bags - Pack of 50 1

7424 Child Faces - Pack of 4 1

7425 Child Torso Skin Replacement - Pack of 4 1

7426 Child Head Assembly - Single 1

7427 Child Torso with Monitor - Single 1

7428 Child Torso without Monitor - Single 1

7429 Child Carry Bag - Single 1

7430 Child Bag - Pack of 4 1

7431 Child Clicker - Single 1

7432 Child Clicker - Pack of 4 1

PRESTAN INFANT MANIKIN


7404 Infant Training Manikin inc 10 Lung Bags Single 1

7405 Infant Training Manikin inc 50 Lung Bags Pack of 4 1

7406 Infant Face Shields - Pack of 50 1

7407 Infant Face Shield Lung Bags - Pack of 50 1

7433 Infant Face Skin Replacement - Pack of 4 1

7434 Infant Torso Skin Replacement - Pack of 4 1

7435 Infant Carry Bag - Single 1

7436 Infant Carry Bag - Pack of 4 1

7437 Infant Clicker - Single 1

7438 Infant Clicker - Pack of 4 1

PRESTAN MANIKINS - FAMILY PACK


7439 Family Pack Training Manikins inc 50 Lung Bags Pack of 5 1

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Unique Features• Realistic looking and acting manikin is more natural to use by

instructors and students.

• Clicker mechanism increases student confidence inadministering adequate compressions.

• Designed for easier and faster set up at training sites.

• Easy to insert face shield lung bag speeds setup of the manikin.

• Secure face shield that will not slip without the need for anyadhesives.

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Easy to insert face shield lung bagspeeds setup of the manikin.

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The revolutionary CPR Rate Monitorwith a 'depth' clicker allows instantfeedback. Lights highlight when thestudent is applying the correct rateand depth of compression.

Realistic both to the eye and touch, the Prestan manikin is unlikeany other on the market. Available individually or in convenientmultipacks of four for class training purposes, our manikinsincorporate a unique clamshell design that accommodates an easyto insert face shield lung bag.

Prestan's revolutionary new CPR Rate Monitor provides instant feedback to both instructorand student regarding the rate of chest compression. This allows each student to gauge theirrate of compressions on their own, as well as allowing the instructor to monitor severalstudents quickly and easily. With our patented face and head tilt, the Prestan manikinsimulates the way an actual victim's head would be moved prior to CPR. In addition, theunique construction of our manikins incorporates a mechanism to help students use theappropriate force to compress the chest to the correct depth.

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Prestan Family Pack 2 Adult Manikins, 1 Child Manikin, and 2 Infant Manikins.

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