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Svick1984  
#1 Posted : 02 November 2018 13:40:04(UTC)
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Svick1984

Hi all, I've come across a number of out of date first aid supplies (enought to fill two medium sized boxes including - but not limited to - crepe bandages, elastic roller bandages, sterile eye wash etc); I'm currently in the process of replacing them but I don't want to just stick the out of date (unopened) supplies in the bin (as that would feel like a massive waste). I contacted St Johns Ambulance to see if they would want them (free of charge of course) - because I read that historically they were used in third world countries - but they said they don't take them any more. After a few Google searches, I couldn't find anywhere that would take them; is there anywhere that might want them or am I left with the option of just sticking them in the bin? Thanks.

O'Donnell54548  
#2 Posted : 02 November 2018 14:15:47(UTC)
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O'Donnell54548

I work for a training provider and I know that we would welcome any out of date bandages for our first aid training courses. I am sure that any local companies you know would be happy to take them off your hands, surprised St Johns did not?

DaveBridle  
#3 Posted : 02 November 2018 14:22:49(UTC)
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DaveBridle

Could you not use them for "in-house" refrehser/continuation training of your own first aiders????

HSSnail  
#4 Posted : 02 November 2018 14:58:29(UTC)
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HSSnail

If you serach fist aid this topic was discussed at lenght a few weeks ago. Sorry i tried to post a link and failed! 

Elfin Davy 09  
#5 Posted : 02 November 2018 15:21:32(UTC)
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Elfin Davy 09

Local Scouts, Guides etc ?

Spacedinvader  
#6 Posted : 02 November 2018 15:48:52(UTC)
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Spacedinvader

http://forum.iosh.co.uk/posts/t127217-First-Aid-Stock-Expiration-Dates

fscott  
#7 Posted : 05 November 2018 12:52:20(UTC)
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fscott

Like others have said we donate ours to local first aid training provider, Brownies or Boyd Brigade groups for use in their first aid training.

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