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In the event of a serious accident or incident:

1. Stop and think. Assess the situation
   • Ensure that the group is safe and accounted for
   • Are there any hazards present that may affect the group?
2. Attend to any casualties if safe to do so
   • Give first aid within the groups’ capabilities
   • Get help if required
   • Get any third party / witness / insurance details if necessary
3. Gather the information required by the Emergency services if possible:
   • Name(s) of group members
   • First aid given
   • Number of people, injured, missing
   • Age(s) of group members
   • Location(s) of group members
   • Time of incident
   • Medical condition of group
   • Equipment available to group
4. Dial 999 and ask for the relevant Emergency Service
   • Available services
     • Police
     • Ambulance
     • Fire Brigade
     • Mountain Rescue
     • Coast Guard
     • Cave Rescue
   • Co-operate fully with the emergency services. 
   • Do not admit fault (where applicable) 
5. Someone from the group must accompany casualties to hospital (if required)
6. Contact the Students’ Union
   • Weekdays 9am-5pm: 0161 351 5400
   • All other times: Campus Security 0161 295 3333
7. If the media contact you give ONLY the following statement and hang up:
   • “If you want any information, the University of Salford Students’ Union will be able to help you. Their number is 0161 351 5400