Seasiders band together for first'¨aid post as NHS unit disappears
To get it operational has cost around £5,000 – £580 was spent on public liability and medical malpractice insurance.
The volunteers are now on the hunt for a big cabinet to store LPG cylinders.
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“There was an awful lot of notes in those tubs,” said one helper.
The first aid centre, in the corner of the car park, will be open nine to five, seven-days-a-week.
Mrs Bullard predicted: “I am sure there will be days when nothing happens at all, and probably days when we are inundated.”
Tesco store manager Andy Dunn said: “We are happy to support them the best way we can. Location-wise it is ideal.”