Care Home Evacuation Kit - Emergency Grab Bag

Care Home Evacuation Kit

The EVAQ8 Care Home Evacuation Kit is a comprehensive, grab-and-go emergency kit designed specifically for care homes, nursing homes, and residential care facilities. It gives staff the essential equipment to manage a safe, calm, and ordered evacuation of residents at a moment's notice — without having to source or assemble individual items under pressure.

The kit is packed in a dedicated emergency backpack with a hanging handle, clearly labelled EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT in bold lettering, so it can be wall-mounted at a warden station and identified instantly in an emergency. Unlike a generic bag, the hanging handle means the kit can be stored on a hook at the fire exit or warden point, ready to be grabbed without opening a cupboard or unlocking a cabinet.

Designed around the realities of care home evacuation

Evacuating care home residents presents unique challenges that standard workplace evacuation kits do not address. Residents may have dementia, limited mobility, be non-verbal, or be distressed and disoriented. The E133 is built around these specific challenges:

The 100 patient identification bracelets allow staff to quickly label each resident at the point of evacuation — a critical tool when residents cannot self-identify, when they are moved between muster points, or when handover to emergency services is required. The permanent marker pen is included specifically for this purpose.

The 20 disposable rain ponchos protect residents from the elements during an outdoor evacuation — particularly important for residents who are in nightwear, have limited thermoregulation, or are evacuated in wet or cold conditions. Combined with the 20 emergency foil blankets, the kit provides both waterproof protection and thermal retention for up to 20 residents simultaneously.

The LED head torch with alkaline batteries keeps the designated warden's hands free during the evacuation — essential when assisting residents, carrying equipment, or operating doors and lifts in low-light conditions.

The hi-visibility vest identifies the kit-holding warden clearly to other staff, residents, and emergency services at the assembly point.

The British Standard first aid BS8599-1 refill pack provides immediate care for minor injuries sustained during the evacuation.

CQC inspections and fire risk assessments

Care Quality Commission inspections and fire risk assessments increasingly require evidence of specific evacuation planning and equipment. The E133 provides a documented, ready-made kit that supports compliance — and can be referenced directly in your fire evacuation plan as the designated grab bag for the relevant unit or floor.

For larger facilities requiring kits for multiple units or floors, EVAQ8 offers multi-kit volume pricing and a bespoke service to tailor contents to your specific premises. Contact us for a no-obligation quote.

All EVAQ8 kits are assembled in the UK.

Kit contents:

• 20 × Emergency foil blankets
• 20 × Disposable rain ponchos
• 100 × Patient identification bracelets
• 1 × LED head torch with alkaline batteries
• 1 × Hi-visibility vest
• 1 × British Standard first aid kit refill
• 1 × Permanent marker pen
• 1 × Emergency equipment backpack with hanging handle (labelled EMERGENCY KIT)

Suitable for: care homes, nursing homes, residential care facilities, sheltered housing, supported living, dementia care units

Looking for a more affordable starting point? See the [Care Home Evacuation Starter Kit] for an entry-level option. For larger facilities requiring coverage for up to 50 residents and multiple evacuation coordinators, see the Hospital Ward Evacuation Kit (S230).