Eastbourne District Scout
First Aid Team

About EDSFAT

Eastbourne District Scout First Aid Team is more commonly known as "EDSFAT" and is a Scout Active Support Unit operating under the administrative guidance of Eastbourne District. EDSFAT is a Scout Active Support Unit whose role and aim is to provide "First-Aid and Medical support to Scouting events" in East and West Sussex and as well as events throughout the UK.

EDSFAT also supports Scouting by:

Helping others improve the safety of young people whilst in their charge.
Training others in basic First Aid by running First Aid Courses.
Promoting the use of High Visibility Garments and First Aid Equipment.

EDSFAT is made up of adult members of the Scout Association, from throughout the UK, who are either Leaders or members of the Scout Active Support Unit. We operate as a Scout Active Support Unit with a manager and steering group. Members have to regularly attend training sessions, these keep the members up to date with the specialist equipment and help them to build on previously gained skills.

To help extend the support we offer to Scouting, Explorer Scouts from the age of 16 may attend our training sessions and selected events. Under 18's are required to be a member of an Explorer Scout Unit and partake in events/training with the Scout Active Support Unit as activities.

The History of EDSFAT

Long long ago............

The Service Agreement and Constitution

As a Scout Active Support Unit EDSFAT is required to have a Service Agreement, this is complimented by the EDSFAT constitution. At least once a year they are reviewed and possibly amended to ensure that the work that EDSFAT undertakes is up to date and appropriate. The documents can be downloaded using the links below.

The Steering Group

EDSFAT is managed by a Scout Active Support Manager, appointed by the Eastbourne Distict Commissioner, and supported by a steering group. This steering group ensures that the day to day running of EDSFAT is smooth, and that we are able to improve and progress. The steering group meets regularly and when necessary appoints sub-committees to look after various aspects, such as equipment maintenance.
To find out more about the current positions members please click here.

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