Grant funding for trauma kits

Organisations and groups across Worcestershire can now apply for funding to obtain a life-saving trauma kit, thanks to a new grant offered by Worcestershire County Council’s Public Health Team.

A trauma kit is similar to a first aid kit and is designed for anyone to use. It is equipped with trauma dressings, and tourniquets to help control bleeding for casualties before the paramedics arrive.

All instructions are given in attached leaflets so that no prior training is needed and anyone can use them in an emergency and potentially save a life.

Councillor David Ross, Cabinet Member for Health and Wellbeing at Worcestershire County Council said: “These trauma kits are designed for anyone to use, regardless of training, to provide immediate care in an emergency. Originally recommended in response to the Manchester terrorist attack, they are invaluable for a range of situations, including road accidents, serious assaults, or industrial incidents. These kits can help save lives by stabilising casualties until paramedics arrive.”

Trauma kits are already available in Worcestershire County Council’s main libraries. Through this new grant, other organisations can now apply to have kits installed at their premises.

This initiative also supports preparations for the forthcoming Martyn’s Law (The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill), which requires businesses and organisations to adopt best practices in protecting people during emergencies and support us all to keep the public in Worcestershire safe.

Applications will be open until 31 March 2025. To apply for a trauma kit complete the online Trauma Kit Request form  

More information about the trauma kits and the new Protection of Premises Bill is on our website.