Portable power station
A large battery with UK sockets. Worth considering if anyone at home relies on powered medical equipment.
What to look for
- Check the watt-hour capacity against your device’s needs
- Make a plan with your clinical team too
- Can be recharged by solar panel
Why it’s in the kit
This is our recommendation. It supports the official GOV.UK advice but isn’t named in it.
Part of our light & power range.
Guides that mention this
Prepping for Beginners UK: A Sensible Checklist
A no-nonsense UK prepping checklist for beginners: start with GOV.UK’s 3-day kit, then build up water, food, power and plans step by step.
Emergency Kit for Elderly Parents: UK Checklist
How to help elderly parents prepare for power cuts, storms and cold snaps: medication, telecare, the Priority Services Register and a simple kit.
2-Week Emergency Supply List UK
How to grow your 3-day kit into a 2-week emergency supply in the UK: water, food, medication and power, built up gradually and rotated.
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Spare batteries (AA and AAA)
GOV.UK names spare batteries for your torch and radio. Long-life alkaline batteries keep for up to 10 years.
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Power bank
A charged power bank is on the official checklist, for phones and compatible medical devices.
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