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title: Do you need to provide first aid cover for non-employees?
description: No, but the HSE strongly recommends that cover is included in your first-aid provision and assessment
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# Do you need to provide first aid cover for non-employees?

## No, but the HSE strongly recommends that cover is included in your first-aid provision and assessment

Under the [Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981](https://www.hse.gov.uk/firstaid/legislation.htm), businesses or duty holders have no legal responsibility to provide first aid for non-employees visiting your premises.  

Under the existing regulations businesses or duty holders have no legal responsibility to provide first aid for non-employees visiting your premises. However, where companies whose business implies a large number of visitors the latest HSE requirements now specify that these companies should prioritise first aid training.

 

For more information, read our blog on [how to complete a first aid needs assessment for your workplace](https://www.redcrossfirstaidtraining.co.uk/first-aid-blogs/how-to-complete-a-first-aid-needs-assessment/).

 

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