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Medical Emergency Action Plan (MEAP)

FA Grassroots Compliant Emergency Procedures

Emergency Contacts

Emergency Services 999 / 112
Club Welfare Officer [Name & Phone Number]
Club Secretary [Name & Phone Number]
Nearest Hospital A&E Blackburn Royal Infirmary, Haslingden Road, Blackburn, BB2 3HH

Venue Information

Venue Name
Norden Valley Playing Fields
Full Address
Norden Valley Playing Fields, Harwood Road, Rishton, Lancashire, BB1 4DJ
What3Words Location
Main Entrance: ///serve.exams.drama
Pitch Entrance: ///token.cowboy.deny
Emergency services use What3Words for precise location finding. Provide these coordinates when calling 999.
Access Point for Emergency Vehicles
Ambulances should enter via Harwood Road entrance and proceed to the playing fields. This is the main vehicle access point to reach all pitches.

Emergency Procedures

1
STOP Play Immediately
Ensure the safety of all players. Stop the game and move players away from the injured person.
2
ASSESS the Situation
Check for danger. Assess the casualty - are they responsive? Breathing? Any obvious injuries?
3
CALL for Help
If serious, call 999 immediately. Provide location, nature of injury, age of casualty, and your callback number.
4
TREAT if Trained
Only provide first aid if you are trained. Keep the casualty calm and still. Do not move if spinal injury suspected.
5
DELEGATE Tasks
Send someone to meet the ambulance. Assign another adult to supervise other players. Contact parents if needed.
6
RECORD & REPORT
Complete an accident report form. Notify the Club Welfare Officer. Report serious injuries to the FA via the Whole Game System.

First Aid Kit Checklist

Disposable gloves
Sterile dressings
Bandages (various)
Triangular bandage
Safety pins
Adhesive tape
Scissors
Cold spray/ice packs
Foil blanket
Face shield (CPR)

Important Reminders

  • All coaches should have access to a charged mobile phone
  • Know the location of the nearest AED (defibrillator)
  • Ensure at least one first aid trained person is present at all sessions
  • Review player medical information before each session
  • Never leave an injured player unattended
  • Parents/guardians must be informed of any injury, however minor
  • Head injuries require mandatory concussion protocol - IF IN DOUBT, SIT THEM OUT

Print and keep a copy in your coaching bag and at the venue