Pharmacist names 22 items everyone should have for emergency WW3 kit - full list

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EXCLUSIVE: A pharmacist has specified essential items that the Be Ready campaign doesn't specifically mention.

The Government has urged households across the UK to prepare for emergencies through its new Be Ready campaign, but a pharmacist has warned that its advice does not go far enough. The campaign encourages families to keep essential supplies at home so they can manage for at least three days if an emergency disrupts everyday services. However, while the official guidance recommends keeping first aid supplies and essential medication, it does not go into detail about exactly what people should have in their cupboards.

Jason Murphy, Head of Pharmacy and Superintendent Pharmacist at Chemist4U, said: "The Government's new Be Ready guidance is a useful reminder that households should be prepared to manage for a few days if an emergency disrupts access to shops, pharmacies, or other services.

"But when it comes to health, simply saying 'first aid items' and 'essential medication' can leave people wondering what they actually need."

He has shared a list of essential items households should consider adding to their emergency supplies.

Murphy said households should prioritise supplies that can help deal with everyday injuries and minor illnesses, rather than stockpiling unnecessary medicines.

He said: "Being prepared doesn't mean filling your cupboards with every medicine on the pharmacy shelf. You need enough to deal with common injuries and illnesses at home, plus enough of your prescribed medication and equipment that a few days of disruption to pharmacies or healthcare doesn't put your health at risk.

He added: "For most households, the best approach is to focus on the basics needed to deal with everyday cuts, burns, sprains and minor illnesses, alongside anything specific to the health needs of the people in your home."

However, he also addressed the needs of people with special conditions.

He said asthma inhalers and EpiPens are particularly important, while those with diabetes should make sure they have spare testing strips, sensors and other everyday equipment.

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