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Best overall: 2Work Small BSI First Aid Kit, £17.44 at UK Office Direct Limited. Best value: Q-Connect 20 Person Wall-Mountable First Aid Kit Ref KF00576, £14. Premium pick: Hypa BS Primary School First Aid Kit in Soft Case, £57.
Across the 225 matching listings we screened from 2 UK suppliers, most cost £16–£44 and the middle price is £26. Prices checked 27 October 2026.
Every workplace needs a first aid kit, but the law does not tell you which one. It asks you to decide what is adequate for your site, and the British Standard BS 8599-1 is the usual way to turn that decision into a kit size.
This shortlist covers BS 8599-1 kits and refills from UK trade catalogues. The notes below take you from HSE's needs assessment to the number and size of kits to buy.
| # | Product | From | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Best overall 2Work Small BSI First Aid Kit | £17.44 | Details |
| 2 | Evolution Workplace First Aid Kit Small British Standard Compliant | £43.80 | Details |
| 3 | Beaumont Catering First Aid Kit Medium BS Compliant | £54.94 | Details |
| 4 | Wallace Cameron Green Medium First Aid Kit BSI-8599 | £22.57 | Details |
| 5 | Reliance Medical Large Workplace First Aid Kit BS8599-1 | £29.27 | Details |
| 6 | Best value Q-Connect 20 Person Wall-Mountable First Aid Kit Ref KF00576 | £14 | Details |
| 7 | 2Work Eco-Friendly 50 Person HSE First Aid Kit in PGB Box 2W10244 | £35.71 | Details |
| 8 | Premium pick Hypa BS Primary School First Aid Kit in Soft Case | £57 | Details |
1 · Best overall
2Work · Sold by UK Office Direct Limited
Compliant to BSI BS8599-1 standards. Contents contained in a durable and stylish green polypropylene box. For low risk workplaces of less than 25 employees. For high risk workplaces of less than 5 employees.
2
Safety First Aid · Sold by UK Office Direct Limited
BS 8599-1 compliant - designed specifically for small workplaces and low-risk business environments. Sturdy plastic case (30 × 25 × 12?cm) with a clear white cross for quick identification in an emergency. Packed with essential first aid supplies.
3
Beaumont · Sold by UK Office Direct Limited
230(H) x 87(W) x 265(D)mm. Plastic. Essential multi-piece kit suitable for kitchens. Includes practical and sturdy storage box (box and content style may vary). BS8599-1 Compliant. Large and small kits also available.
4
Wallace Cameron · Sold by UK Office Direct Limited
Comes in a highly visible green box. Contains a range of products for administering first aid. Provides effective treatment in the event of an accident. Includes plasters, bandages and other dressings. Features a convenient carry handle for portability.
5
Reliance Medical · Sold by UK Office Direct Limited
Conforms to BS8599-1: 2019. One kit per every 100 employees in low risk workplaces and 25 employees in high risk workplaces. Colour-coded carry case. Compliant to latest BSi standard. All content is HSE approved. Includes integrated bracket.
6 · Best value
Q-Connect · Sold by UK Office Direct Limited
Suitable for 11-20 users. Comes complete with user guide. Translucent front for quick inventory. Suitable for dealing with bumps, bruises and other minor injuries. Comes in a hardwearing plastic box. Portable and wall mountable for flexible use.
7
2Work · Sold by UK Office Direct Limited
2Work Eco-Friendly 50 Person HSE First Aid Kit in PGB Box 2W10244. HSE compliant first aid kit. Sustainability is built into every element of the kit. Suitable for 1-50 people. SGS Certified 100% recycled and recyclable case.
8 · Premium pick
Safety First Aid · Sold by UK Office Direct Limited
British Standard First Aid Kit for schools. Ideal for dealing with common injuries for students. Durable and portable nylon case. Includes children's plasters digital oral thermometer & eyewash pods
HSE says first aid provision must be adequate and appropriate in the circumstances, and that it cannot tell you what you need. You decide by looking at the nature of the work, the hazards, the size and pattern of your workforce, cover for first-aiders' absence and your accident history. You do not have to record the assessment, though a record helps show how you decided.
As a minimum, HSE says employers must have a suitably stocked first aid kit, an appointed person to take charge of first aid arrangements, and information for all employees about those arrangements. The appointed person needs no formal training but must be available whenever people are at work.
BS 8599-1 sets out the contents of small, medium, large, travel and personal issue kits, plus critical injury packs. BSI notes the standard is not mandatory, but it supports the employer's duty under the Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981. All sizes contain the same types of item in different quantities.
The British Red Cross summarises the usual sizing guidance like this:
The British Red Cross advises placing kits where they are easy to reach and clearly signposted, with access for all staff rather than only trained first-aiders. Base the number of kits on your building layout as well as headcount: a large kit on one floor does not serve a team two floors away.
Give one person the job of checking kits on a schedule, replacing used items and noting expiry dates. Refill packs matched to the kit size are usually the simplest way to restock.
On our shortlist, the 2Work Small BSI First Aid Kit is the best overall pick at £17.44 from UK Office Direct Limited. For a tighter budget, the Q-Connect 20 Person Wall-Mountable First Aid Kit Ref KF00576 (£14) is our best-value choice.
Most of the 225 UK listings we screened sit between £16 and £44, with a middle price of £26. Trade suppliers often show prices before VAT, so add 20% if you can't reclaim it.
A VAT-registered business can usually reclaim the VAT on equipment bought for business use, as long as it holds a valid VAT invoice from the supplier. Ask the seller for one at checkout.
The picks here come from UK Office Direct Limited. Most UK trade suppliers offer next-day delivery and VAT invoices; some offer credit accounts for regular orders.
No. The law requires a suitably stocked kit based on your needs assessment. BSI says BS 8599-1 is not mandatory, but it is widely used to show your kit meets that duty.
For a low-risk office, the usual BS 8599-1 guidance is a medium kit for 25 to 100 employees. Add more kits if your staff are spread across floors or buildings.
HSE's minimum is an appointed person to take charge of first aid arrangements, who needs no formal training. Your needs assessment may show you need trained first-aiders as well.