OMS are here to provide medical support to the film and television industry from the initial enquiry to the final wrap.
Our experience has allowed us to tailor our provision to meet the unique demands of the environment.
When using OMS you have the assurance that the medical cover you are booking will be qualified, Film Friendly, well equipped, insured and regulated.
When it comes to film and TV production, having dedicated medical professionals on set isn’t just about ticking a box—it’s about protecting your most valuable asset: your cast and crew. Professional film medics and TV medics are specially trained to handle the unique challenges of production environments, from managing injuries during stunt sequences to providing immediate care in remote filming locations.
At Outdoor Medical Solutions, our film TV medic team understands the fast-paced nature of productions. We know that delays cost money, and safety cannot be compromised. Our medics are experienced in working seamlessly within production schedules, providing discreet, efficient medical support that keeps your shoot running smoothly whilst ensuring everyone’s wellbeing is prioritised.
Our CQC registration means you’re working with a regulated healthcare provider, not just a first aid service. This gives you access to a higher level of medical capability, including prescription medications, advanced clinical assessments, and direct pathways to emergency services when needed. Whether you’re filming a high-octane action sequence or a standard studio shoot, our film medics provide the professional medical oversight that productions require and insurers expect.
Our film TV medic service provides continuous medical presence throughout your production day. From pre-production health screenings to wrap, we ensure medical support is available whenever cameras are rolling. Our medics arrive fully equipped with comprehensive medical kits, defibrillators, and emergency response equipment tailored to your specific production needs.
Every location presents unique medical challenges. Remote countryside shoots require different preparation than urban studio filming. Our experienced TV medics conduct thorough risk assessments for each location, ensuring we have the right equipment, evacuation plans, and emergency protocols in place before filming begins. We’ve provided medical cover everywhere from bustling city centres to isolated coastal locations, and we understand the logistics of keeping productions safe in any environment.
High-risk filming requires specialist medical oversight. Our film medics have extensive experience supporting stunt coordinators and action sequences, providing enhanced medical coverage when risks are elevated. We work closely with your stunt team to understand planned activities, position ourselves strategically, and ensure rapid response capabilities are in place should anything go wrong.
Beyond emergency response, our TV medics provide day-to-day health support for your entire production team. This includes managing chronic conditions, providing minor injury treatment, offering health advice, and ensuring anyone feeling unwell receives prompt assessment. This proactive approach helps prevent small issues from becoming major problems that could halt production.
Productions still require robust health protocols. Our film TV medic team can implement and monitor infection control measures, conduct health screenings, and provide guidance on keeping your production environment safe. We stay current with industry guidelines and can adapt our services to meet specific production or broadcaster requirements.
Every member of our film medic team is a fully registered healthcare professional—either a paramedic registered with the HCPC or a nurse registered with the NMC. This isn’t just about qualifications on paper; it means our TV medics maintain professional standards, undergo continuous professional development, and operate within a regulated framework that protects both you and your production.
Unlike basic first aid providers, our registered film medics can perform clinical assessments, administer a wide range of medications, make decisions about whether someone needs hospital treatment, and provide care that goes far beyond basic first aid. This level of expertise can mean the difference between sending someone to hospital unnecessarily (costing time and money) or managing an issue on-set so filming can continue safely.
Medical skills alone aren’t enough—understanding production environments is crucial. Our film TV medic team has worked across dramas, documentaries, commercials, live events, and feature films. We understand production hierarchies, know how to communicate with ADs and production managers, and can integrate seamlessly into your crew without disrupting workflow.
Our TV medics are discreet, professional, and understand the creative process. We know when to speak up about safety concerns and how to work collaboratively with directors, DOPs, and stunt coordinators to find solutions that maintain both creative vision and crew safety.
All our film medics hold enhanced DBS certificates, essential when working with vulnerable individuals or on productions involving children. This is a standard requirement for many broadcasters and production companies, and it’s already included when you book with Outdoor Medical Solutions.
The medical field evolves constantly, and so do our practices. Our film TV medic team undergoes regular training updates, maintains their clinical registration requirements, and participates in scenario-based training specific to production environments. We invest in our team’s development because your production deserves the highest standard of care.
From daily soaps to prime-time dramas, our TV medics provide medical coverage for all types of television production. We understand the demands of episodic filming, the pace of multi-camera studio work, and the unique challenges of location-based TV production. Whether you’re filming a single episode or need ongoing coverage for an entire series, our film TV medic service can scale to meet your needs.
Feature film production often involves complex locations, extended shooting schedules, and diverse medical requirements. Our film medics have supported productions ranging from intimate independent films to large-scale features with extensive cast and crew. We understand the investment involved in film production and ensure medical considerations never become the reason for costly delays.
Commercial shoots may be shorter, but they’re often intense and time-sensitive. Our film TV medic service provides efficient, professional medical coverage for commercial productions, corporate videos, and branded content. We work within tight schedules and budgets whilst maintaining the same high standards of care.
Music video productions and live performance filming often involve unique challenges—from choreographed dancing to pyrotechnics and special effects. Our TV medics have experience supporting the entertainment industry’s creative ambitions whilst keeping performers and crew safe.
Documentary filming can take crews into unpredictable situations and challenging environments. Our film medics are adaptable, resourceful, and experienced in supporting productions where medical needs can’t always be anticipated. We’ve provided coverage for documentaries in remote locations, reality TV productions with physically demanding challenges, and observational documentaries requiring minimal medical presence.
Outdoor filming presents specific medical challenges—from weather exposure to remote location access. As Outdoor Medical Solutions, this is our specialty. Our film TV medic team is experienced in countryside filming, coastal productions, and challenging terrain. We understand how to provide medical coverage when you’re miles from the nearest hospital and standard emergency services take time to reach you.
A film medic is a qualified healthcare professional, typically a registered paramedic or nurse, who provides medical coverage on film and TV production sets. Film medics are trained to handle medical emergencies, provide first aid and clinical care, conduct risk assessments, and ensure the health and safety of cast and crew throughout production. Unlike basic first aiders, film TV medics can perform advanced clinical procedures, administer medications, and make professional medical decisions.
Whilst UK law doesn’t always explicitly require a medic on set, the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 requires employers to ensure the health, safety, and welfare of their employees. Many insurance companies, broadcasters, and production companies mandate medical coverage as part of their requirements. The need for film medics depends on factors including your risk assessment, the nature of filming, number of people involved, location remoteness, and specific activities being undertaken. Even when not legally required, having TV medics on set is considered best practice and can be essential for insurance coverage.
The difference is substantial. A first aider has basic training (typically 3 days) covering fundamental emergency response. A film TV medic is a fully registered paramedic or nurse with years of clinical training and experience. Our film medics can assess injuries and illnesses clinically, administer a wide range of medications, perform advanced procedures, make decisions about hospital referrals, and provide ongoing care for chronic conditions. They also understand production environments specifically and can provide medical planning, risk assessments, and professional healthcare that extends far beyond basic first aid.
Film medic costs vary depending on several factors including the length of your shoot, location, number of medics required, and the level of risk involved. We offer transparent, competitive pricing and can provide quotes tailored to your specific production needs. Day rates typically depend on whether you need a single film TV medic for standard coverage or multiple TV medics for higher-risk activities. Contact us for a detailed quote—we’re committed to working within production budgets whilst never compromising on the quality of medical care.
Our film medics arrive fully equipped with comprehensive medical kits designed for production environments. Standard equipment includes trauma supplies, burn management, splints and immobilisation equipment, airway management tools, oxygen, medications (prescription and over-the-counter), diagnostic equipment, and an automated external defibrillator (AED). For specific productions, we can tailor equipment to match anticipated risks—whether that’s additional equipment for water-based filming, enhanced trauma supplies for stunt sequences, or specialised equipment for remote locations.
Absolutely. Our film TV medic team has extensive experience supporting stunt work and action sequences. For high-risk filming, we typically recommend enhanced medical coverage which may include multiple film medics positioned strategically, pre-arranged evacuation plans, and direct liaison with local emergency services. We work closely with stunt coordinators during planning stages to understand risks and ensure appropriate medical response capabilities are in place. Our TV medics are trained in trauma management and can provide immediate, potentially life-saving care if serious injuries occur.
As Outdoor Medical Solutions, we provide film medics and TV medics throughout the UK. Whether your production is in London, Scotland, Wales, or anywhere across England, our film TV medic team can provide coverage. We’re particularly experienced in supporting outdoor and remote location filming where access to standard medical facilities may be limited. Our nationwide coverage means you can use the same trusted medical provider across multiple shooting locations, ensuring consistency and building working relationships that benefit your production.
Yes, absolutely. All our film TV medics carry comprehensive professional indemnity insurance and public liability insurance. Every member of our team holds an enhanced DBS certificate, which is essential when working on productions, particularly those involving children or vulnerable individuals. We also ensure all our TV medics maintain their professional registration with either the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) for paramedics or the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) for nurses. These credentials are verified and kept current as part of our commitment to professional standards.
For best availability, we recommend booking your film TV medic as early as possible once your shooting dates are confirmed. However, we understand that production schedules can be fluid, and we maintain flexibility to accommodate last-minute requirements where possible. Early booking also allows our film medics time to conduct thorough risk assessments, familiarise themselves with your locations, and ensure all medical planning is completed before filming begins. Even if you’re working to tight timescales, contact us—we’ll always do our best to support your production.
If one of our film TV medics assesses that someone requires hospital treatment, we coordinate the appropriate response. This might involve calling an ambulance, arranging private transport if the situation is non-urgent, or in remote locations, coordinating with air ambulance services if necessary. Our TV medics can provide a detailed handover to emergency services, including clinical observations and treatment provided, which ensures continuity of care. We can also liaise with your production team to minimise disruption and ensure everyone is kept informed. Our presence means medical emergencies are handled professionally and efficiently, with clear clinical decision-making about who needs hospital care and who can be safely managed on-set.
We take the stress out of organising your productions medical needs by offering everything you could require. By using a company you ensure that all your needs are met via one contact point.
By employing a CQC registered company you are giving yourself access to a range of medical cover which extends well above a unit medic. We are committed to a transparent and competitive pricing structure and promise to give you the most for your budget.
