# Film & Events Medical Services (Medirek) – medical and safety cover for film, TV and media

> Film & Events Medical Services (https://filmandeventsmedicalservices.co.uk/) is the film, TV and media website of Medirek – Safety and Medical (MEDIREK), a safety and medical services company based in Alfold, Surrey, UK. Medirek provides unit and set medics, stunt medical cover with higher-level clinicians, ambulance cover and conveyance, production health and safety (tech recces, production-specific risk assessments and method statements), on-site safety managers, water safety, fire cover, and medical cover for premieres and public launches. Main website: https://www.medirek.co.uk/. All enquiries go to https://www.medirek.co.uk/contact-us/.

## Key facts

- Provider: Medirek – Safety and Medical (MEDIREK), limited company
- Base: Alfold, Surrey, GB (service-area business, no public premises; available 24 hours)
- Primary areas: Surrey, London, Hampshire, Berkshire, Sussex, Kent, Essex, Hertfordshire, Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire; also UK-wide and international productions with UK crew
- Staff: DBS-checked, uniformed; qualifications from FREC 3, FREC 4, ECA and RTACC through to HCPC-registered paramedics and nurses, with doctors where the risk calls for it (as stated on medirek.co.uk; ECA approved 15 Nov 2026), matched to each production's risk; staff work under production NDAs and confidentiality
- Vehicles: 4×4-capable response vehicles. Ambulance cover and conveyance arranged where the risk calls for it
- Short notice: Medirek endeavours to help all productions, including last-minute requests where possible
- Clinical governance: Strict clinical governance overseen by a GMC-registered Medical Director and a clinical team including paramedics and frontline medical staff. This ensures consistency of care and identifies any equipment needs or staffing gaps, which can then be addressed for subsequent shoot days and productions
- Insurance: £2 million medical malpractice; £10 million public liability
- Approach: Cover assessed against and matched to each production's risk; short and long projects; studios, locations and remote or difficult locations
- On-set briefing: Staff are briefed to be visible and mobile, not to sit in their car or at craft services, so crew get to know them and ailments are dealt with early, before they cost the production time and money
- Health and safety: Hands-on production safety advisors attend tech recces and write production-specific RAMS (not generic templates or a software login); documentation only, on-site safety manager, or with water safety, fire cover and medical teams
- Water safety: Non-swift water; bankside responders, in-water safety staff in full PPE (provided on media shoots), boat cover organised if needed; staff trained to industry standards including DEFRA and RYA
- International: For overseas shoots with UK crew: UK healthcare standards, support managing incidents abroad, and help returning crew to the UK appropriately
- Pricing: Base day rate plus mileage and incidentals; reduced base day rate for bookings over 5 days; longer bookings usually get bespoke pricing
- Phone: 01483 663932 (+441483663932)
- Contact form (all enquiries): https://www.medirek.co.uk/contact-us/

## Services

- [Unit Medics & Set Medics](https://filmandeventsmedicalservices.co.uk/unit-set-medics/): Unit medics, set medics and film paramedics for productions in London and the South East. Risk-matched cover from one medic to full teams, by Medirek.
- [Stunt Medical Cover & Higher-Level Clinicians](https://filmandeventsmedicalservices.co.uk/stunt-medical-cover/): Stunt medical cover for film and TV: paramedics, nurses and doctors matched to the stunt, planned with your stunt coordinator, plus rescue staff.
- [Ambulance Cover & Conveyance](https://filmandeventsmedicalservices.co.uk/ambulance-cover-filming/): Ambulance cover and conveyance for film and TV productions, plus 4×4-capable response vehicles for remote locations. Arranged to suit your risk.
- [Film & TV Health and Safety Consultancy](https://filmandeventsmedicalservices.co.uk/film-tv-health-and-safety/): Film and TV health and safety consultancy from hands-on production safety advisors: tech recces, production-specific RAMS and on-site safety support.
- [Film Risk Assessments, RAMS & Tech Recces](https://filmandeventsmedicalservices.co.uk/film-risk-assessment-rams/): Production-specific film risk assessments and RAMS written after a tech recce by Medirek's safety advisors. Documentation only, or with on-site support.
- [On-Site Production Safety Manager](https://filmandeventsmedicalservices.co.uk/production-safety-manager/): An on-site production safety manager for film and TV shoots and builds: puts the RAMS into practice, advises on the spot and coordinates support teams.
- [Water Safety for Filming](https://filmandeventsmedicalservices.co.uk/water-safety-filming/): Water safety for film and TV shoots on non-swift water: water risk assessment, bankside responders, in-water safety staff in full PPE and boat cover.
- [Fire Cover for Film & TV](https://filmandeventsmedicalservices.co.uk/fire-cover-filming/): Fire cover for film and TV: fire prevention advice, rapid intervention teams and fire crews for sets, builds, SFX and remote or off-road locations.
- [Premieres & Public Launches](https://filmandeventsmedicalservices.co.uk/premiere-launch-medical-cover/): Medical planning and medical cover for film premieres, red carpets, screenings, fan events and public launches, from one medic to a full medical plan.
- [YouTube & Small Creator Productions](https://filmandeventsmedicalservices.co.uk/youtube-small-creator-medical-cover/): Medical cover, risk assessments and safety advice for YouTube creators, small crews and online content, scaled to the shoot from one medic upwards.
- [International Productions with UK Crew](https://filmandeventsmedicalservices.co.uk/international-production-medical-support/): Medical and safety support for international productions with UK crew: UK healthcare standards abroad, incident management and help getting crew home.

## Filming locations (county hubs with studios covered, and town pages)

- [Film and TV medical cover in Surrey](https://filmandeventsmedicalservices.co.uk/locations/surrey/): productions at and near Shepperton Studios; Longcross Studios
  - [Film set medical cover in Guildford](https://filmandeventsmedicalservices.co.uk/locations/surrey/guildford/): Film set medics, RAMS and production safety in Guildford for High Street, castle and North Downs shoots, ten miles from our Alfold base on the A281.
  - [Film set medical cover in Farnham](https://filmandeventsmedicalservices.co.uk/locations/surrey/farnham/): Set medics, stunt cover and safety RAMS for Bourne Wood and Farnham: woodland builds, battle and SFX days and Georgian streets, via the A281 and A31.
  - [Film set medical cover in Shepperton](https://filmandeventsmedicalservices.co.uk/locations/surrey/shepperton/): Production safety, RAMS and set medics in Shepperton: studio units, location days and Thames water safety, reached from our base via the A3 and M25.
- [Film and TV medical cover in Hampshire](https://filmandeventsmedicalservices.co.uk/locations/hampshire/): productions at and near Farnborough International Studios; Farnborough Film Studios; Black Hangar Studios
  - [Film set medical cover in Winchester](https://filmandeventsmedicalservices.co.uk/locations/hampshire/winchester/): Film set medics, RAMS and production safety in Winchester for cathedral, Great Hall and historic street shoots, reached from Alfold via the A31 and M3.
- [Film and TV medical cover in Berkshire](https://filmandeventsmedicalservices.co.uk/locations/berkshire/): productions at and near Bray Film Studios; Shinfield Studios; Arborfield Studios; Parkside Studios (formerly Winnersh Film Studios)
  - [Film set medical cover in Windsor](https://filmandeventsmedicalservices.co.uk/locations/berkshire/windsor/): Film set medics, RAMS and production safety in Windsor: castle town streets, the Thames and Windsor Great Park, reached from Surrey via the M25 and M4.
  - [Film set medical cover in Reading](https://filmandeventsmedicalservices.co.uk/locations/berkshire/reading/): Film set medics, RAMS and production safety in Reading: urban shoots and Shinfield and Arborfield studio units, reached via the M25 and M4 from Surrey.
- [Film and TV medical cover in London](https://filmandeventsmedicalservices.co.uk/locations/london/): productions at and near Twickenham Film Studios; Ealing Studios; Garden Studios; 3 Mills Studios; Eastbrook Studios; West London Film Studios; London North Studios
- [Film and TV medical cover in Hertfordshire](https://filmandeventsmedicalservices.co.uk/locations/hertfordshire/): productions at and near Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden; Elstree Studios; Sky Studios Elstree; Bovingdon Airfield Studios; Hoddesdon Studios
- [Film and TV medical cover in Essex](https://filmandeventsmedicalservices.co.uk/locations/essex/): productions at and near Eastbrook Studios; 3 Mills Studios
- [Film and TV medical cover in Kent](https://filmandeventsmedicalservices.co.uk/locations/kent/): productions at and near Maidstone Studios
  - [Film set medical cover in Chatham](https://filmandeventsmedicalservices.co.uk/locations/kent/chatham/): Film set medics and safety RAMS for Chatham: Historic Dockyard period streets, docksides and warships, stunts and big SA calls, via the M25 and M2.
  - [Film set medical cover in Margate](https://filmandeventsmedicalservices.co.uk/locations/kent/margate/): Film set medics, RAMS and production safety in Margate for seafront, harbour arm, old town and night shoots, reached from Surrey via the M25, M2 and A299.
  - [Film set medical cover in Dover](https://filmandeventsmedicalservices.co.uk/locations/kent/dover/): Film set medics, RAMS and production safety in Dover: white cliffs, Dover Castle and seafront shoots, reached from Surrey via the M25, M20 and A20.
  - [Film set medical cover in Canterbury](https://filmandeventsmedicalservices.co.uk/locations/kent/canterbury/): Production safety, RAMS and set medics in Canterbury for medieval streets, city walls and precinct shoots, reached via the M25, M2 and A2 from Surrey.
  - [Film set medical cover in Maidstone](https://filmandeventsmedicalservices.co.uk/locations/kent/maidstone/): Film set medics, RAMS and production safety in Maidstone: TV studio days, audience shows and Medway valley locations, reached via the M25, M26 and M20.
- [Film and TV medical cover in Sussex](https://filmandeventsmedicalservices.co.uk/locations/sussex/): location filming
  - [Film set medical cover in Brighton](https://filmandeventsmedicalservices.co.uk/locations/sussex/brighton/): Film set medics, RAMS and production safety in Brighton: seafront, Regency streets, sea filming and busy crowds, reached from our Alfold base via the A23.
  - [Film set medical cover in Eastbourne](https://filmandeventsmedicalservices.co.uk/locations/sussex/eastbourne/): Film set medics, RAMS and production safety in Eastbourne for promenade, pier, Beachy Head and downland shoots, reached from Alfold via the A23 and A27.
- [Film and TV medical cover in Oxfordshire](https://filmandeventsmedicalservices.co.uk/locations/oxfordshire/): productions at and near Rebellion Film Studios
  - [Film set medical cover in Oxford](https://filmandeventsmedicalservices.co.uk/locations/oxfordshire/oxford/): Film set medics, RAMS and production safety in Oxford for college, historic street and night shoots, reached from Surrey via the M25, M40 and A40.
- [Film and TV medical cover in Buckinghamshire](https://filmandeventsmedicalservices.co.uk/locations/buckinghamshire/): productions at and near Pinewood Studios; Ridgeway Studios; Wycombe Film Studios
  - [Film set medical cover in High Wycombe](https://filmandeventsmedicalservices.co.uk/locations/buckinghamshire/high-wycombe/): Film set medics, RAMS and production safety in High Wycombe for Chilterns, country house and Wycombe Film Studios units, reached via the M25 and M40.
  - [Film set medical cover in Iver](https://filmandeventsmedicalservices.co.uk/locations/buckinghamshire/iver/): Film set medics, RAMS and production safety in Iver for Pinewood and Ridgeway studio units and Black Park woodland days, reached from Surrey via the M25.

## Productions supported

- Medirek has provided film medic and safety management services for productions for Channel 4, ITV, the BBC and BBC Worldwide, as well as YouTube shows and streaming productions.
- Dirty Business (TV mini series, Channel 4, 2026): Medical services, safety management / health and safety, water rescue
- Kidnapped: Elizabeth Smart (Documentary, Netflix, 2026): Medical services
- Person of Interest (TV movie, Channel 4, 2024): On-site safety management, safety planning including risk assessment, medical services
- Compare The Market (Commercial): Medical services, film medic
- Vengeance: Murder on the Heath (TV mini series, 2026): IMDb credit for Ryan Soper: health & safety manager (2 episodes)
- Play for Today (TV series, 2026): IMDb credit for Ryan Soper: health & safety manager (1 episode)
- Under Suspicion: Kate McCann (2026): IMDb credit for Ryan Soper: medical services
- Under Suspicion: The Road Rage Killer (2026): IMDb credit for Ryan Soper: medical services

## Guides and pages

- [The most filmed towns and counties in the South and South East](https://filmandeventsmedicalservices.co.uk/guides/most-filmed-locations-south-east/)
- [Producer's guide to set medical cover](https://filmandeventsmedicalservices.co.uk/guides/film-set-medical-cover-guide/)
- [Why Medirek](https://filmandeventsmedicalservices.co.uk/why-medirek/)
- [Pricing](https://filmandeventsmedicalservices.co.uk/pricing/)
- [FAQ](https://filmandeventsmedicalservices.co.uk/faq/)
- [Productions](https://filmandeventsmedicalservices.co.uk/productions/)
- [Event medical cover](https://filmandeventsmedicalservices.co.uk/event-medical-cover/) (see also https://surreyeventmedical.co.uk/)
- [About Medirek](https://filmandeventsmedicalservices.co.uk/about/)
- [Filming locations](https://filmandeventsmedicalservices.co.uk/locations/)

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