Accident Reporting

7.4.1.1 Reporting requirements are at https://www.scouts.org.uk/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/incidents-and-illness/emergencies-and-reporting/. This includes the online incident report form which must be used to inform UK Headquarters if any person, whether a member of the movement or not:  

1. suffers personal injury or illness where that injury or illness necessitates medical treatment (by a doctor, dentist, nurse, paramedic or at a hospital). Minor injuries or illnesses not requiring such treatment must be recorded locally, with UK Headquarters being informed if they subsequently receive medical attention
2. requires rescuing where rescue involves any Emergency Service: Police, Fire, Ambulance, Mountain Rescue or Coastguard
3. dies

in the course of, or arising out of, a Scout activity or while on, or in conjunction with, any Scout property.

7.4.1.2 If an accident during a Scout activity results in third party damage, UK Headquarters must be informed at the earliest suitable opportunity.

7.4.1.3 On receipt of this information UK Headquarters will issue the necessary instructions and an incident report form.

7.4.1.4 In the event of any injury or fatality, or damage to third party property, no admission of liability must be made unless advised by UK Headquarters.

(See Rule 7.2 for actions required in the event of an emergency.)