The Bleed Kit
for all Communities
Approved by UK Ambulance, Police and
Fire & Rescue Services
Be prepared to save a life.
24/7 instant access to NHS-approved BS8599-1, British Standard MHRA-approved and UK Conformity Assessed medical kits designed for untrained bystanders, and trusted by Emergency Services.
Key Features:
- NHS-approved BS8599-1, bleed kit included - not just the dispenser
- Zero delay, unlocked 24/7 public access - no codes
- Free UK 999 mapping registration - directing callers to bleed kits
- Highly visible emergency Bleed Control Kit for bystanders to grab and use
- No training required - SWASFT body mapping instructions included
- Free educational videos & resources available
NHS-approved Bleed Kit and Standalone Dispenser
£239 + VAT
£278.83 inc. VAT
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Why is our Bleed Control Kit different?
Development & Endorsements
- Official Blue-Light collaboration: Developed alongside UK police, ambulance and fire and rescue services.
- Evidence-based design: Informed directly by lessons from the 2018 Kerslake Report.
- Official endorsements: Fully approved by National UK emergency services and the NHS.
Emergency Infrastructure Integration
- Zero-delay access: Designed for immediate public use before paramedics arrive 24/7.
- Ambulance System Mapping: Registered and visible on UK ambulance service dispatch systems.
- Official kit registration: Tracked centrally for deployment readiness.
Sustainable Community Support
- Cost-Effective Pricing: The most financially accessible option on the market.
- Comprehensive support: Includes ongoing system maintenance and monitoring.
- Expiration notifications: Automated alerts prompt users when replacements are needed.
- Legacy funding: Built-in financial model ensures long-term community resilience.
Our Guiding Principles
Immediate Availability:
Our kits are kept in unlocked dispensers, making them instantly accessible in an emergency.
Simplicity:
Make kits easy to find, understand, and use during emergencies.
Up-to-date mapping:
Share up-to-date locations of kits to boost community awareness and engagement.
Affordability:
Multiple options of dispensers and cabinets makes it more affordable for a range of communities and businesses.
Drive Visibility:
Highly visible kits raise awareness within communities
Our Guiding Principles
Long-term Solution:
Our legacy funding means we have a comprehensive management system for the kits, which includes registration, mapping, and ongoing support for repairs and replacements.
National Reach:
Our hope is that this easy provision model can be rolled out across police forces and communities nationally.
Branding Opportunities:
Kits can feature branding from charities, community groups, or businesses to show support.
Be everywhere:
Reach as many communities as possible.
Grow the partnership:
More kits = more opportunity to save lives.
WHY COMMUNITIES ARE ADOPTING THE UK BLEED KIT PARTNERSHIP MODEL
A Bleed Kit Partnership Supported by the NHS, Police & Ambulance Services
Not all bleed kits are equal. Our Bleed Kit and Standalone Dispenser system is approved and supported by all three UK emergency services authorities as part of the UK Bleed Kit Partnership.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before ordering.
FAQ: Why choose a wall-mounted dispenser over a standard first aid kit?
Standard first aid kits don't contain the specialist equipment needed for catastrophic bleeding. A wall-mounted dispenser ensures 24-hour public access to the right tools, in the right place, immediately.
FAQ: Do I need training to use the kit?
No. The kit includes clear body mapping instructions approved by SWAST and developed by medical professionals. Any bystander or member of the public can use it effectively in an emergency without prior training. Remember, always ring 999. Ask for ambulance service and report incident.
FAQ: How long does delivery take?
We hope to normally dispatch the order depending on logo request within 5–7 days of purchase
FAQ: Can I add our organisation's logo to the cabinet?
Yes, for orders of 10 or more units, we can add your logo to the cabinet.
FAQ: Will it work on listed buildings or unusual locations?
Yes. We offer a lamppost and railings adaptor kit for the Model 2 standalone kit that fits poles from 75mm to 200mm diameter, including lamppost, street signs, poles and railings.
FAQ: What is the free mapping registration?
Once registered, your kit is listed on the BleedKit partnership national locator map. Kit registration through the partnership's UK mapping system. Body Mapping Card Approved by the NHS and SWASFT.
Order Today. Protect Your Community Tomorrow.
£239 + VAT
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Welcome To Our WebsiteCommunity Bleed Kits
A new life-saving initiative to help safeguard your neighbourhood.
UK Bleed Kit Partnership Statement
South Western Ambulance Service and Avon and Somerset Police have issued a joint statement reaffirming the Avon and Somerset Bleed Kit Partnership model. Key elements of the partnership include:
- Unlocked cabinets accessible to the public at all times
- Neighbourhood police officers & Guardians monitoring kits
- Kit registration through the partnership's UK mapping system
- HeartSafe Community Bleed Kit Approved by the NHS
- Body Mapping Card Approved by the NHS and SWASFT
- Bleed Kit specifically designed for untrained bystanders
A Community Bleed Kit clinically approved by South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT)
Bleed Control Kit Educational Videos
A set of educational videos has been produced to inform the public on the effective use of the HeartSafe Bleed Control Kit to manage blood loss before the arrival of ambulance services…
This initiative, pioneered through the Community Bleed Kit Partnership, has established a National Standard for emergency trauma response by placing life-saving tools in public spaces.
Originally established by Avon & Somerset Police, HeartSafe and South West Ambulance Service Trust, the model is now being replicated across the UK to provide 24/7 access to NHS-approved medical bleed control kits. The Community Bleed Control Kits are BS8559-1Compliant Critical Injury Pack.
Join us and become part of the Partnership:
● Proven Efficacy: The kits have already been credited with saving 11 confirmed lives through rapid bystander intervention before Emergency Services arrive.
● Accessibility: Bleed Control Kits are housed in approved unlocked dispensers and lamp post-mounted units, ensuring zero delays to deploy to help patients suffering from catastrophic blood loss
● Designed for Bystanders: Despite their professional grade, the Bleed Control kits are specifically endorsed for use by untrained members of the public.
● Strategic Growth: By utilising volunteer installations and affordable hardware, the program has scaled from a local success to a proactive National public health movement.
For those looking to support or implement this model, you can find more information and purchase Bleed Control Kits through the HeartSafe interactive UK-wide Bleed Kit Map and Website.
Videos Produced In Conjunction With…
Body Injury Training Video
Arm Injury Training Video
Leg Injury Training Video
We hope these videos help you feel confident and ready to use a bleed control kit if ever needed.
Use our Bleed Kit map to find the closest bleed kit in your community to empower you in an emergency.
We have developed a clear and best-practice set of instructions which have been approved by…
Avon and Somerset Police are able to offer a legacy fund for bleed kits ensuring they are available for communities.
All Bleed Kits Approved by...
This Bleed Kit Dispenser can be installed onto the side of the HeartSafe Defibrillator Cabinet.
The Bleed Kit Model 2 is designed for easy wall installation on either internal or external buildings and includes a community bleed kit pouch.
The Community Bleed Kit is designed for immediate use by untrained bystanders. Meeting British Standard (BS8599-1), MHRA-approved, UK Conformity Assessed, the kit is easy to use, comes with clear instructions and is supplied with window/wall information labels.
Our new attachment for the Bleed Kit Model 2 lets you mount it to poles—from street signs to CCTV or telegraph poles—and railings.
Empowering the Next Generation of Lifesavers.
We’re proud to work with Lifeskills Bristol to help young people learn vital first aid and emergency response skills. Through realistic, hands-on scenarios, children gain the confidence to act fast and potentially save a life.
UK Bleed Kit Locator Map
The Bleed Kit locator map offers the public the opportunity to check in their community where bleed kits are closest to your place of home or work. The map identifies kits that are registered by their owners throughout the UK and are listed on the map as they are happy to share access in the event of an emergency. Anyone owning or providing a bleed kit to their community can freely register it’s availability here.
The map is to encourage people to learn the whereabouts of their nearest bleed kit dispenser in advance of ever needing to use one in an emergency. Having this knowledge will save time once you ring 999 and make contact with the emergency services.
We are unable to guarantee that a bleed control kit will always be available in an emergency. Once we are advised that a kit has been deployed or removed, every effort is made to replace it for future deployment. Our aim is to ensure we maintain the bleed kit locator map to provide the most accurate and up-to-date information possible.
REMEMBER, in an emergency always report the event immediately to the Ambulance Service…
Call 999 and follow their instructions.
Our Mission
Avon and Somerset Police have joined up with HeartSafe and NHS England South-West to launch a joint initiative to place Emergency Bleed Kits in local communities.
To date, the partnership has funded over 600 bleed kits either attached to existing HeartSafe defibrillator cabinets, or wall mounted in prominent locations across the Avon and Somerset region. This allows the public immediate access to lifesaving equipment should a person suffer a catastrophic bleed.
Public Access to Lifesaving Bleed Kits Launched
Trauma kits, designed to provide immediate lifesaving intervention for severe bleeding, are being placed in highly visible red dispensers across public spaces and business premises such as venues, pubs, restaurants, shops, and clubs. Accessible free of charge, they ensure critical first aid is available before medical professionals arrive.
The Avon and Somerset Police-led project goes beyond distribution, offering training at equipped venues to raise awareness and build lifesaving skills. By empowering the community to act swiftly in emergencies—whether from violent incidents, traffic collisions, or other serious injuries—the initiative makes a vital contribution to public safety.
Our Bleed Kit Partnership Brochure
For a comprehensive overview of the Community Bleed Kit Partnership initiative, we invite you to download our detailed brochure. Inside, you’ll find in-depth information about the initiative’s goals, benefits, and how you can get involved in making our communities safer.
2 Years of Saving Lives - The Rationale Behind the HeartSafe Community Bleed Control Kits
Why ?… Catastrophic Bleed? / Emergency! Bystanders are the first on the scene. Confidence in using the approved system. Their quick efforts may determine if the patient can survive and if blood loss can be controlled.— You can make a difference and save a life.
What?… Medically approved NHS Bleed Control kit for use by untrained bystanders. Approved by the NHS Southwest Ambulance Service for being straightforward in an emergency. Body mapping card endorsed by medical professionals as best practice.
Where?… Immediate availability-Unlocked Dispensers. Be everywhere. Managed UK Mapping — Reach as many communities as possible. Ambulance / Police Control Room Ready-Public promptly directed to nearby kits in an Emergency.
Now… Don’t delay! Purchase a bleed kit for your neighbourhood and help us save more lives across the UK
Managing Bleed Kits for the future
Avon and Somerset Police have agreed a legacy fund for the ongoing management and replacement of these kits.
This not a one-off “fit and forget’ tick-the-box provision…
Local Partnerships
The Mall is the largest regional shopping and leisure hub in the South-West of England.
Though our partnership with Avon and Somerset police we have been able to connect and engage this key location to the scheme adding 10 kits across the site.
Have An Enquiry?
No matter how unusual, please feel free to send them to enquiries@heartsafe.org.uk where one of our team of advisers will get back to you!