A BLEED kit that can be accessed by the public has been installed at Saltford Hall.
Saltford Parish Council was granted funding for the kit by Curo Places Ltd, while Saltford Community Association – which runs the hall – has adopted and hosted the kit next to its defibrillator.
The kit has been fitted at the front of the hall so it can be easily accessed by hall users and people – including Curo residents – who live nearby.
Neil Rogers, resident engagement officer for Curo, said: “We are committed to support local communities through our grant scheme and in this case pleased to provide the funding to Saltford for this important bit of equipment.”
Before seeking Curo’s funding, the parish council was advised by the Avon and Somerset Bleed Kit Partnership Team, which will check and replace any items in the kit if required in future free of charge.
Bleed kits are designed to be used by bystanders to save lives in the event of catastrophic blood loss.
Though often associated with areas at high risk of knife crime, the kits contain equipment including trauma dressings for incidents such as a road, household or sports accidents.
The kits provide clear instructions in colour-coded steps so that untrained people can use them with confidence in critical situations to stop the bleeding until paramedics arrive.
The parish council is looking to budget for one new publicly accessible bleed kit in Saltford every year from April 2025.
Organisations or local that may be considering installing their own bleed kits can find more information at https://www.heartsafe.org.uk/
Pictured by the new bleed kit at Saltford Hall are Neil Rogers, resident engagement officer for Curo, Richard Evans, chairman of Saltford Community Association, Jon Godfrey, chair of Saltford Parish Council, with community association trustees and parish councillors
