Three Wolverhampton WV Active centres now have bleed control kits available to the public 24/7 following a donation by Daggers Down, a youth-led anti-knife crime campaign.
The kits contain special bandages and a tourniquet designed to help stop catastrophic bleeding. They also provide a direct phone link to emergency services, who can offer help and advice until paramedics arrive.
Where to find the kits
The bleed control kits are located at:
WV Active Aldersley, WV6 9NW
WV Active Bilston-Bert Williams, WV14 0EF
WV Active Central, WV1 4EG
About the donation
Daggers Down has raised money for 15 bleed control kits as part of its mission to improve access to life-saving equipment across Wolverhampton and encourage positive conversation around public safety.
Sienna Ahir, Member of Youth Parliament and founder of Daggers Down, said: "Bleed control kits can be the difference between life and death. Daggers Down aims to make these kits more widely available across Wolverhampton. We've raised money for 15 bleed control kits which are available for the public 24/7 – and we don't plan to stop there."
Councillor Obaida Ahmed, Cabinet Member for Health, Wellbeing and Community, said: "These bleed control kits are an important addition to our WV Active centres and could help save lives in the event of a serious incident involving catastrophic bleeding. While we all hope they are never needed, having this equipment readily available means staff and members of the public can access potentially lifesaving support while emergency services are on their way. I would like to thank Sienna and everyone involved with Daggers Down for their dedication to improving public safety and raising awareness of the importance of bleed control equipment."