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Medical Services Bloom at Falmouth Flower Show

Sun, 22 Mar 2026 11:43:36 GMT

About the Event

Each spring, the historic Falmouth Spring Flower Show transforms the grounds of the Princess Pavilion into a vibrant celebration of colour, scent, and horticultural excellence. Held annually at the Pavilion on Melvill Road, the show brings together gardeners, enthusiasts, and visitors from across Cornwall to enjoy stunning floral displays, trade stands, and four acres of beautifully maintained gardens.

With a heritage dating back over a century, the event remains one of Cornwall’s most cherished seasonal highlights, welcoming everyone from professional growers to families discovering a love of plants for the first time.

Coast Medic's Support

At Coast Medic Ambulance, we are proud to support the Princess Pavilion throughout the year with our on-call medical service, ensuring that staff, performers, and visitors always have access to rapid clinical support when needed.

However, for an event of this scale and popularity, it was a pleasure to step beyond our usual role and provide dedicated on-site medical provision for the Flower Show itself. With large visitor numbers, busy public areas, and a diverse range of participants, having an experienced medical team on-site helps ensure the event runs safely and smoothly.

Our team were on hand throughout the event to support both participants and visitors, allowing everyone to focus on enjoying the spectacular displays and relaxed atmosphere that make the Flower Show so special.

We would like to thank the Princess Pavilion team for their continued trust in our services. It is always a privilege to support such a well-loved community event and to play a small part in helping it flourish year after year.

Coose Trannack Cross Country 2026

Sat, 21 Mar 2026 16:50:20 GMT

Coast Medic Ambulance was pleased to provide medical support at this year’s Coose Trannack Cross Country, a fantastic community event welcoming participants from as young as 4 years old through to adults.

With fabulous weather setting the scene, the event—organised by Trennack School—was exceptionally well run and created a brilliant atmosphere for runners and spectators alike. It was clear to see the effort that had gone into planning a safe and enjoyable day for all involved.

Our team was on hand throughout the event to deliver professional medical cover, ensuring that any incidents could be managed quickly and effectively. Thankfully, the day ran smoothly, allowing participants to focus on enjoying the course and achieving their personal goals.

It’s always a pleasure to support events like Coose Trannack Cross Country, and we look forward to working with Trennack School again in the future.

Understanding the Purple Guide Recommendations for Medical Cover

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 19:51:35 GMT

What is the Purple Guide?

The The Purple Guide to Health, Safety and Welfare at events is the UK’s recognised standard for planning safe events. It provides comprehensive guidance on all aspects of event delivery, including crowd safety, infrastructure and medical provision.

For event organisers, the Purple Guide is not optional reading; it is the benchmark used by:

Local Authorities
Safety Advisory Groups (SAGs)
Emergency Services
Licensing bodies

Failure to follow its principles can expose organisers to legal liability, particularly if an incident occurs and medical provision is found to be inadequate.

Why Medical Provision Matters

Medical provision at events is about far more than having “a couple of first aiders on site.” The Purple Guide emphasises:

Early clinical intervention improves patient outcomes

Proper triage reduces pressure on NHS ambulance services

On-site treatment can prevent unnecessary hospital conveyance

Delays in care can lead to serious or life-changing consequences, modern expectations (particularly at medium to large events) require access to Paramedics and clinicians, Medical treatment facilities and Ambulance conveyance capability

This is where many events fall short when relying solely on basic first aid provision.

Understanding Event Risk and the Purple Guide Tiers

The Purple Guide does not define strict “tiers,” but in practice, events are assessed based on risk profile, which determines the level of medical cover required.

Tier 1: Small/Low-Risk Events
(<500 attendees, low risk)

Requirements: Minimum of two first aiders.

Tier 2: Medium/Low-Risk Events
(500–2,000 attendees, low-risk, short duration)

Requirements: A named medical lead, professional responders (Emergency Care Assistants), and potentially a first aid post.

Tier 3: Moderate Risk Events
(2,000–5,000 attendees, higher risk, potential alcohol/drugs)

Requirements: A clinical lead (paramedic/nurse), dedicated medical team, and at least one ambulance.

Tier 4: Large/Complex Events
(5,000–10,000+ attendees, high risk, multi-day)

Requirements: Doctors, nurses, paramedics, on-site triage/treatment center, and multiple ambulances.

Tier 5: Major/High-Risk Events
(Large crowds, high-risk activities)

Requirements: Similar to Tier 4, but often requires higher clinical expertise, dedicated on-site hospital facilities, and complex emergency protocols.

The Risk Assessment Approach

The Purple Guide promotes a structured approach using factors such as:

Crowd size and density
Audience profile (age, behaviour, alcohol/drugs)
Environmental conditions (heat, terrain, remoteness)
Event type (music, sport, endurance)
Duration and timing (day vs night)

This process determines:

The number of staff required
The skill mix (first aiders vs clinicians)
The vehicles and equipment needed

How Coast Medic Supports Event Organisers

At Coast Medic Ambulance, we work alongside event organisers to ensure medical provision is appropriate, compliant, and proportionate .

Comprehensive Risk Assessment

We assess your event in line with Purple Guide principles, considering:

Attendance and demographics
Event activities and hazards
Location and access to NHS resources

Medical Planning

We produce detailed Event Medical Plans, including:

Staffing structures
Treatment capabilities
Ambulance and transport strategy
Major incident contingencies

These plans can be submitted directly to Safety Advisory Groups (SAGs).

Appropriate Clinical Provision

As a CQC-registered ambulance provider, we can deliver:

First responders through to paramedics, nurses, and doctors
On-site treatment (including medications and advanced care)
Ambulance conveyance to hospital where required

This ensures your event is not limited to basic first aid capability.

Reducing Risk and Liability

By aligning your event with the Purple Guide and utilising a regulated medical provider, you:

Demonstrate due diligence
Meet recognised national guidance
Protect attendees, staff, and your organisation

Final Thoughts

Understanding the Purple Guide is essential for any event organiser. It is not simply about compliance—it is about delivering safe, effective care when it matters most.

Every event is different. The key is ensuring that your medical provision is:

✔ Proportionate to risk
✔ Clinically capable
✔ Fully planned and documented

Work With Coast Medic Ambulance

If you are planning an event, Coast Medic Ambulance can support you from initial concept through to delivery—ensuring your medical provision is robust, compliant, and ready for any eventuality.

We don’t just provide cover—we help you get it right.

Three Rivers Gig Race 2026 Medical Support

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 14:13:41 GMT

Supporting the Gig Community

Coast Medic Ambulance was pleased to provide medical cover for the recent Three Rivers Gig Racing event, supporting rowers, organisers, and spectators throughout the day. Set against a challenging and energetic course, the event brought together crews of all abilities, showcasing both competitive spirit and strong community values.

For this event, we deployed a clinical crew alongside a fully equipped ambulance, ensuring that in the event of an emergency, immediate assessment, treatment, and, where required, conveyance to hospital could be delivered without delay. Our team remained on standby throughout, working closely with event organisers to maintain a safe environment while allowing the racing to continue uninterrupted.

Rowing events such as gig racing present a unique risk profile. The combination of intense physical exertion, environmental exposure, and variable water conditions can increase the likelihood of medical incidents. Cardiac arrests, in particular, remain a key concern in endurance-based sports, where early recognition and rapid intervention are critical to achieving positive outcomes. In addition, crews may be at risk of injuries, cold exposure, or medical episodes triggered by exertion.

Having an appropriately equipped and clinically trained medical team on site ensures that any incident can be managed promptly and effectively. This not only safeguards participants but also provides reassurance to organisers that they are meeting their duty of care and operating in line with best practice guidance.

It was a privilege to support the crews as they took to the water, and we are grateful for the warm welcome from everyone involved. Events like these highlight the importance of preparation, teamwork, and community spirit—values that we are proud to be part of.

We are always happy to support other gig rowing events and are pleased to offer a discount to Cornwall Gig Association clubs.

Scabies Guidance following Outbreak in Cornish Education Establishments

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 10:33:46 GMT

Following a recent outbreak of scabies in schools/colleges in Cornwall, we wanted to offer clear, practical guidance to help students, parents and staff understand the condition, recognise the symptoms early and manage it effectively.

While scabies can spread quickly in close-contact environments such as schools and colleges, it is entirely treatable when identified promptly.

This guidance has been provided for free by our on-call school medical service used by some educational establishments in Cornwall.

What is Scabies?

Scabies is a contagious skin condition caused by tiny mites (Sarcoptes scabiei) that burrow into the outer layer of the skin. These mites are not visible to the naked eye but cause an allergic reaction that leads to intense itching and a characteristic rash.

It is spread through prolonged skin-to-skin contact, making environments like student accommodation, classrooms, and shared social spaces higher risk during an outbreak.

How to Recognise Scabies

The symptoms of scabies can take up to 2–6 weeks to appear after initial exposure, which means it can spread before people realise they are infected.

Common signs include:

Intense itching, particularly worse at night
A raised rash or small red spots
Thin, irregular burrow lines on the skin
Commonly affected areas: Between fingers, Wrists, Elbows, Waistline, Around the groin, Chest and underarms.

In children and younger individuals, the rash can sometimes appear more widespread, including the face, scalp, and soles of the feet.

What to Do if You Think You Have Scabies

If you suspect scabies, early treatment is key to stopping the spread.

Immediate steps:

Obtain treatment from a pharmacy (commonly permethrin cream or lotion).
Apply the treatment to the entire body (not just the itchy areas), following instructions carefully.
Ensure all household members and close contacts are treated at the same time, even if they have no symptoms.
Wash clothing, bedding, and towels at 60°C or above.
Items that cannot be washed should be sealed in a bag for at least 72 hours.

Itching may continue for a couple of weeks after treatment—this does not necessarily mean treatment has failed.

When to Seek Medical Advice

You should seek advice from a GP or healthcare professional if:

You are unsure whether it is scabies
Symptoms persist after treatment
The skin becomes infected (e.g. redness, swelling, pus, or increasing pain)
The person affected is very young, elderly, or has a weakened immune system
There are widespread or severe symptoms

In some cases, a second treatment may be required after 7 days.

School and College Attendance

Scabies should be taken seriously in educational settings, but it does not require long-term absence if managed correctly.

Key guidance:

Students can usually return to school or college 24 hours after the first treatment has been completed.
It is important that close contacts are treated simultaneously to prevent reinfection.
Institutions may issue additional guidance during outbreaks to reduce spread.

Prompt action helps minimise disruption and protects others within the college community.

Final Thoughts

Outbreaks such as the recent one in Cornwall highlight how easily scabies can spread in close-contact environments. However, with early recognition, appropriate treatment, and coordinated action among contacts, it can be controlled quickly and effectively.

If you or your household notice symptoms, act promptly; not only to relieve discomfort but to prevent further transmission within your community.

NHS Guidance on Scabies can also be found here

A Guide to Organising Event Medical Cover

Sat, 14 Mar 2026 08:24:45 GMT

Delivering a successful event involves more than entertainment, logistics and crowd management. Event organisers have a legal duty of care to ensure that everyone attending the event is protected from foreseeable harm and that appropriate medical support is available if something goes wrong.

Too often, event organisers assume that booking a “first aid provider” satisfies this requirement. In reality, there is a significant difference between basic first aid provision and regulated medical services. Understanding this difference is essential not only for public safety but also for protecting organisers from serious legal and reputational consequences.

This article aims to explain the difference to help event organisers consider what's right for their event.

Event Organisers Legal Duty to Provide Adequate Medical Cover

Under UK health and safety legislation, the event organiser is responsible for ensuring that their event is delivered safely. This responsibility extends to planning and providing appropriate medical cover for spectators, participants and staff.

National guidance clearly states that organisers must undertake a medical risk assessment and appoint a provider capable of delivering the level of care required.

Several key guidance documents are commonly used across the UK events industry, including:

Understanding the Limitations of First Aid Providers

A critical issue many organisers are unaware of is that companies providing first aid services are legally restricted in what they can deliver.

Organisations that are not registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) for regulated activities can only provide basic first aid assistance.

This means they are typically not authorised to:

National Guidance Expectations for Medical Provision

Guidance used across the UK events industry makes it clear that organisers must appoint a competent provider capable of delivering the required medical care based on the event’s risk profile.

A proper medical plan should consider factors such as:

These documents are widely used by local authorities, Safety Advisory Groups (SAGs), emergency services and licensing bodies when reviewing event safety plans.

If an event organiser fails to provide the appropriate level of medical cover and a serious incident occurs, the adequacy of the medical provision will almost certainly be examined during any investigation or inquest.

In practical terms, if a casualty suffers a serious injury or medical emergency at an event covered only by first aid personnel, the provider may have very limited ability to intervene beyond basic support while waiting for an NHS ambulance.

For larger events or those involving physical activity, alcohol, challenging environments or large crowds, this level of capability may be insufficient.

If these risks indicate that treatment or transport may be required, the provider must be able to deliver those services safely and legally. This is where CQC-registered medical providers play a critical role.

What CQC Registration Means

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) regulates healthcare providers in England who deliver regulated activities such as medical treatment and patient transport. A CQC-registered ambulance or medical provider is authorised to deliver clinical care including:

These providers must also demonstrate strong clinical governance, training standards, incident reporting systems and patient safety procedures. This regulatory oversight ensures that the care provided meets recognised healthcare standards and that organisations are accountable for the quality and safety of the services they deliver.

NHS Delays Increase Importance of On Site Care

Across the UK, NHS ambulance services are under significant operational pressure. As a result, waiting times for emergency ambulance responses can be extended, particularly during periods of high demand.

At large events, this can mean that organisers may wait significant periods of time for an NHS ambulance to attend a casualty. If an event is relying solely on a basic first aid provider, they may not have the authority, equipment or training required to manage a deteriorating patient during that period.

A CQC-registered provider, by contrast, can often:

This capability can significantly reduce risk and improve patient outcomes.

Lessons from Inquests and Event Incidents

When serious incidents occur at events, coroners frequently examine the adequacy of medical provision as part of their investigation. For example, an inquest into the death of a baby at a UK music festival identified serious concerns about the lack of appropriate life-support equipment available at the event medical facility, including airway equipment and suitable medications. The coroner issued a Prevention of Future Deaths report, warning that similar failures could lead to further fatalities if action was not taken.

Major incidents at events have repeatedly demonstrated how quickly situations can escalate. The 2015 Shoreham Airshow disaster, which killed 11 people and injured many others, led to extensive investigation and significant tightening of safety regulations across the airshow industry. These incidents highlight a key reality: when something goes wrong at an event, investigators will closely examine whether the organiser took all reasonable steps to protect the public.

Medical provision is a fundamental part of that scrutiny.

Safeguarding and Health System Integration

Professional medical providers must also be able to operate within wider healthcare systems.

CQC-registered organisations typically have the governance structures needed to:

These processes are essential when managing vulnerable patients, safeguarding concerns or serious medical incidents. First aid organisations may not always have the training or governance systems required to manage these responsibilities effectively.

Comparing Different Providers

One of the most common challenges for event organisers is comparing quotes from different providers.

At first glance, two providers may appear to offer similar services. However, the clinical capability behind those services can differ dramatically. A lower-cost quote may simply reflect a provider offering basic first aid cover rather than regulated medical care.

Event organisers should therefore carry out proper due diligence and verify:

Choosin g a provider based purely on cost can expose organisers to unnecessary risk.

Protecting Your Event, Reputation and Attendees

When thousands of people gather together, the likelihood of medical incidents increases. From dehydration and minor injuries to cardiac events or major trauma, the reality is that medical emergencies can occur at any event.

By appointing a CQC-registered medical provider, event organisers demonstrate that they have taken responsible and proportionate steps to safeguard public safety. This not only protects attendees but also protects the organiser from potential legal liability and ensures that the event is viewed as professional, responsible and safe.

Conclusion

In short, first aid alone is rarely enough for modern events. Proper due diligence and selecting a regulated medical provider are essential steps in delivering a safe and professionally managed event.

Innovative On-Call Medical Service Helps Falmouth University

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 16:37:39 GMT

A student suffering significant trauma receives medical care within minutes thanks to a new partnership.

A student suffered a severe open fracture of the tibia and fibula on campus; an extremely serious injury with immediate risks to circulation, limb viability and long-term function. The casualty was in excruciating pain and the condition of the leg was significantly compromised.

Thanks to the university’s partnership with Coast Medic, an on-call paramedic was dispatched and on scene within minutes, delivering a level of care far beyond standard first aid provision.

Following a rapid clinical assessment, our paramedic administered advanced analgesia, including morphine and Entonox, before performing a time-critical realignment of the limb and applying a splint to stabilise the injury. This decisive intervention helped restore circulation and prevent further deterioration, significantly reducing the risk of permanent damage.

“It was immediately clear this was a serious traumatic injury,” said Luke, the attending paramedic. “Without urgent realignment, the loss of circulation could have led to a life-changing outcome. Acting quickly was essential.”

Once stabilised, the patient was supported by NHS ambulance services and transferred to the local Emergency Department for definitive care.

Learn More About the Service

We are currently offering schools, colleges and businesses with advanced medical services on an on-call basis. This offers an extremely cost effective service that improves care within your organisation. For more information please contact us using the online contact form on our website.

A Modern, Responsible Approach to Safety

Educational institutions have a clear duty of care to ensure that appropriate systems are in place to respond to medical emergencies. In a landscape where NHS services are under sustained pressure, forward-thinking organisations are recognising that:

Response time is critical to outcomes
Clinical capability onsite significantly reduces risk
Relying solely on external emergency services is no longer enough

Our on-call paramedic service provides a robust, scalable solution, enhancing safety, supporting staff and ensuring that when emergencies happen, your organisation is prepared to respond at a clinical level.

When minutes matter, having the right people available quickly makes all the difference.

Protecting Your Staff and Reducing Pressure

Without clinical support, responsibility for managing unwell or injured individuals often falls to security teams, pastoral staff, or first aiders; sometimes for prolonged periods.

This creates several challenges:

Staff are placed in high-pressure situations beyond their clinical scope
Incidents can become prolonged and resource-intensive
There is an increased risk of stress, fatigue, and emotional impact on staff

Our service removes that burden and responsibility. With paramedics available on-call, your team is rapidly supported by experienced clinicians who can take over patient care, make clinical decisions, and manage the incident through to resolution or handover.

This allows your staff to return to their primary roles, while having confidence that the patient is receiving appropriate, professional medical care.

How Our Service Bridges the Gap Between Incident and Ambulance Arrival

Our on-call paramedic service has been specifically developed to address this growing challenge. By providing rapid access to qualified paramedics and ambulance clinicians, we ensure that when an incident occurs:

Clinical care begins within minutes
Patients receive advanced assessment, treatment and stabilisation onsite
Serious conditions can be managed and treated proactively, reducing the risk of deterioration
Ambulance transfer to hospital in the event NHS services are significantly delayed

This fundamentally changes the response model; from waiting for care, to delivering care immediately.

The challenge for Educational Establishments

Across the UK, increasing demand on NHS ambulance services has led to well-documented delays in response times, particularly during periods of peak pressure. This means that in many cases, patients experiencing medical emergencies may wait significant periods before an ambulance arrives.

For universities and schools, this creates a critical risk and places significant burden on campus staff.

Traditionally, organisations have relied on onsite first aid provision to bridge the gap. However, first aid by its very nature is limited. It is designed to preserve life and prevent deterioration, not to deliver definitive clinical treatment. In today’s environment, where ambulance delays can occur, first aid alone is no longer sufficient to consistently ensure positive patient outcomes.

IntoTri Official Medical Provider for 2026

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 16:37:39 GMT

IntoTri Events make triathlons accessible to everyone. We are delighted to have been chosen as their 2026 medical provider.

Coast Medic is pleased to announce a new partnership with IntoTri, who have selected Coast Medic as their official medical provider for the 2026 event season. This collaboration brings together IntoTri’s reputation for delivering high-quality endurance events with Coast Medic’s clinically led approach to event medical services.

Supporting Safe and Well-Run Triathlon Events

Triathlon events present unique medical challenges. Participants transition between open water swimming, cycling, and running; often across large, complex environments with changing conditions.

By partnering with Coast Medic, IntoTri ensures that each event benefits from professional pre-hospital care teams, specialist medical planning and rapid response capabilities designed specifically for endurance sport.

Coast Medic’s experienced clinicians and event medical planners will work closely with IntoTri’s organisers to deliver safe, well-managed events for athletes, volunteers and spectators alike.

Specialist Medical Support for Endurance and Water-Based Events

Coast Medic has extensive experience supporting events that take place in challenging environments including coastal locations, open water venues, and large outdoor event sites. For IntoTri events, Coast Medic can deploy a range of specialist resources including:

Rapid response medical teams positioned along cycling and running routes
Medical treatment centres capable of assessing and treating injuries and illness onsite
Frontline specification ambulances ready to convey patients to hospital if required
Marine response capability, supporting open water swimming elements where required

This layered approach ensures medical teams can respond quickly while maintaining safe coverage across the entire event footprint.

Clinically Led Event Planning

Every IntoTri event supported by Coast Medic will benefit from comprehensive medical planning in line with UK event safety guidance, including the principles outlined in The Purple Guide.

Coast Medic’s clinical and operational team will work alongside IntoTri to:

Assess medical risks associated with the event environment
Determine the appropriate level of medical cover
Develop event medical plans
Liaise with local authorities and Safety Advisory Groups where required

This ensures that each event is not only safe but also proportionate and cost-effective for organisers.

Experienced Clinical Teams

Coast Medic’s teams include paramedics, emergency medical technicians, first responders, nurses, and specialist event clinicians with extensive experience working in busy event environments.

Their ability to provide onsite treatment, clinical decision making, and ambulance conveyance where required means athletes can compete with confidence knowing professional medical care is available should they need it.

Looking Ahead to the 2026 Season

Both organisations are excited about the season ahead. The partnership reflects a shared commitment to safe, professionally run endurance events where athlete welfare is always the priority.

By combining IntoTri’s expertise in delivering memorable triathlon experiences with Coast Medic’s CQC-registered ambulance service and specialist event medical capability, the 2026 season promises to be both exciting and exceptionally well supported from a medical perspective.

Proud to Support the WPGC for the 4th Year Running

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 16:37:39 GMT

The World Gig Championships is logistically challenging, but we absolutely love being their medical provider.

Coast Medic is proud to confirm that we will once again be the official medical provider for the World Pilot Gig Championships, marking our fourth consecutive year supporting one of the most iconic events in the rowing calendar.

Held annually on the beautiful Isles of Scilly, the championships attract thousands of competitors and spectators from across the UK and beyond. With hundreds of crews racing traditional Cornish pilot gigs over the course of the weekend, it is widely regarded as the largest gig rowing event in the world and the highlight of the gig rowing season.

A Unique Event in a Unique Location

Providing medical cover for the World Gig Championships is unlike supporting most mainland sporting events. The Isles of Scilly offer a spectacular backdrop, but the remote island location also brings significant logistical challenges.

Transporting medical teams, equipment, and clinical resources to the islands requires careful planning, coordination, and an understanding of how healthcare operates within a small island community. Medical incidents must be managed efficiently while recognising that the islands have limited healthcare infrastructure compared with mainland cities.

For Coast Medic, this challenge is part of what makes the event so rewarding. The championships are a celebration of Cornish maritime heritage, and we are proud to play a role in ensuring that competitors and visitors can enjoy the event safely.

Experienced Paramedics with Local Knowledge

A key part of Coast Medic’s approach is the use of paramedics who have extensive experience working on the Isles of Scilly, many of whom regularly provide frontline services on the islands as part of NHS operations.

This local knowledge is invaluable. Understanding the geography of the islands, transport routes, landing points, and the capabilities of local healthcare facilities allows our teams to make informed clinical decisions quickly and effectively.

By working with clinicians who already understand the unique environment of the islands, Coast Medic can deliver a level of care that is both efficient and appropriate for the setting.

Supporting the Event Without Impacting Local Healthcare

One of our key priorities when supporting large events in remote locations is ensuring that the event’s medical provision does not place unnecessary pressure on local healthcare services.

The Isles of Scilly have dedicated healthcare teams who provide essential services for residents and visitors year-round. Coast Medic works carefully to ensure that the World Gig Championships are supported with sufficient independent medical capability, allowing the event to be managed safely without drawing heavily on island healthcare resources.

By providing experienced clinicians, appropriate equipment, and well-planned medical infrastructure, we help ensure that both the event and the island community remain well supported throughout the weekend.

Proud to Support the Gig Rowing Community

The World Pilot Gig Championships represent the pinnacle of gig rowing and an important part of Cornwall’s maritime culture. Every year the event brings together crews, supporters, and volunteers in an atmosphere that is both competitive and deeply rooted in tradition.

For Coast Medic, returning for a fourth year as the official medical provider is something we are extremely proud of. Supporting such a unique event, in such a special location, is always a highlight of our calendar.

We look forward to once again working alongside organisers, crews, and the local community to help ensure that the World Gig Championships continue to be a safe, successful, and unforgettable event for everyone involved.

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Medical Services Bloom at Falmouth Flower Show

About the Event

Coast Medic's Support

Coose Trannack Cross Country 2026

Coast Medic Ambulance was pleased to provide medical support at this year’s Coose Trannack Cross Country, a fantastic community event welcoming participants from as young as 4 years old through to adults.

Understanding the Purple Guide Recommendations for Medical Cover

What is the Purple Guide?

Why Medical Provision Matters

Understanding Event Risk and the Purple Guide Tiers

Tier 1: Small/Low-Risk Events (<500 attendees, low risk)

Tier 2: Medium/Low-Risk Events (500–2,000 attendees, low-risk, short duration)

Tier 3: Moderate Risk Events (2,000–5,000 attendees, higher risk, potential alcohol/drugs)

Tier 4: Large/Complex Events (5,000–10,000+ attendees, high risk, multi-day)

Tier 5: Major/High-Risk Events (Large crowds, high-risk activities)

The Risk Assessment Approach

How Coast Medic Supports Event Organisers

Comprehensive Risk Assessment

Medical Planning

Appropriate Clinical Provision

Reducing Risk and Liability

Final Thoughts

Work With Coast Medic Ambulance

Three Rivers Gig Race 2026 Medical Support

Supporting the Gig Community

Scabies Guidance following Outbreak in Cornish Education Establishments

What is Scabies?

How to Recognise Scabies

What to Do if You Think You Have Scabies

When to Seek Medical Advice

School and College Attendance

Final Thoughts

A Guide to Organising Event Medical Cover

Delivering a successful event involves more than entertainment, logistics and crowd management. Event organisers have a legal duty of care to ensure that everyone attending the event is protected from foreseeable harm and that appropriate medical support is available if something goes wrong.

Event Organisers Legal Duty to Provide Adequate Medical Cover

Understanding the Limitations of First Aid Providers

National Guidance Expectations for Medical Provision

What CQC Registration Means

NHS Delays Increase Importance of On Site Care

Lessons from Inquests and Event Incidents

Safeguarding and Health System Integration

Comparing Different Providers

Protecting Your Event, Reputation and Attendees

Conclusion

Innovative On-Call Medical Service Helps Falmouth University

A student suffering significant trauma receives medical care within minutes thanks to a new partnership.

Learn More About the Service

A Modern, Responsible Approach to Safety

Protecting Your Staff and Reducing Pressure

How Our Service Bridges the Gap Between Incident and Ambulance Arrival

The challenge for Educational Establishments

IntoTri Official Medical Provider for 2026

Supporting Safe and Well-Run Triathlon Events

Specialist Medical Support for Endurance and Water-Based Events

Clinically Led Event Planning

Experienced Clinical Teams

Looking Ahead to the 2026 Season

Proud to Support the WPGC for the 4th Year Running

A Unique Event in a Unique Location

Experienced Paramedics with Local Knowledge

Supporting the Event Without Impacting Local Healthcare

Proud to Support the Gig Rowing Community

Tier 1: Small/Low-Risk Events
(<500 attendees, low risk)

Tier 2: Medium/Low-Risk Events
(500–2,000 attendees, low-risk, short duration)

Tier 3: Moderate Risk Events
(2,000–5,000 attendees, higher risk, potential alcohol/drugs)

Tier 4: Large/Complex Events
(5,000–10,000+ attendees, high risk, multi-day)

Tier 5: Major/High-Risk Events
(Large crowds, high-risk activities)