First Aid, Safety and Insurance
Each High Weald Walkers Group is provided with a small First Aid Kit and a thermal blanket. High visibility jackets and/or rucksack covers are also provided. Together, these items form a safety kit for walk leaders use.
After each walk, the kit should be passed to the leaders of the next walk on the Group’s programme.
The First Aid kits are sourced from a reputable outdoor store in line with St John Ambulance or Red Cross standards. The HWW first aid kits should be re-stocked annually or whenever items have been used. The kits are only intended to assist in the event of accidents whilst walking, and do NOT replace the need for walkers to carry any specific personal medication or safety items.
Walkers are strongly recommended to carry In Case of Emergency (ICE) information on their mobile phone or on a suitable card.
The Ramblers Association provides Insurance including:
- Public liability insurance for members, and
- Personal Accident insurance for volunteers carrying out their registered volunteer roles only.