The department's trained and equipped first aiders are:
- Martin McDonnell (GW09, 07742067838)
- Aiden Bishop (GC04, 34420)
- Anna Chop (GC03, 63581)
- Piete Brooks (GC16, 34659)
- Thomas Bytheway (SE14, 7-63657)
- Oscar Hill (FC12, 07582483491)
A list of First Aiders and their contact details is also posted:
- by each First Aid box
- on the Health and Safety Noticeboard by the south stairs near Lecture Theatre 2 and the Student Entrance
- on the Student Administration Notice Board opposite the lifts.
- in all kitchens.
- in all hallways.
The first aider room, GE09 and other locations can be found on the Ground floor plan.
Please read the notices and remember the nearest ones to the places where you work.
If in doubt, phone Reception on 63500, tell them where you are, and ask for a First Aider to attend.
It is recommended that a First aider be summoned for any injury or incident which might require medical attention.
They will then decide if an ambulance needs to be called.
Outside office hours, phone University Security on 101 (from university phones) or 01223 331818 or call the Emergency Services
If anyone has an existing condition about which they would like to make First Aiders aware, please email the Safety Officer.
First aid equipment
Each First Aider has a private First Aid box, and public boxes are located:
- at the eastern end of the central corridors, just west of the eastern corridor
- in Reception
- in the First Aid Room, GE09
If one is used, please contact the Safety Officer and report the usage, to allow the box to be restocked. Even if no first aid equipment is used, please report any incident via AssetNet or the Safety Officer.
In the event of a suspected heart attack, trained first aiders have access to a defibrillators.
First aid room
Access to this room is limited to first aiders and should be kept locked except when it is in use.
People should not be left alone in the room, and regular checks are required.
The room contains 2 beds and a chair, for those who are injured and unwell to rest.
It also includes a first aid kit, gloves, sink and further first aid supplies.
Updated Dec 2025 - Diana Gauvrit (DSO)
