Bleed kit training given to more than 100 people

Bleed kits have been installed around the Cannock Chase district

More than 100 people in Cannock Chase have been trained to use a bleed kit in an emergency.

Six free sessions, funded by the office of the police, fire and crime commissioner, saw 125 people attend.

The training was delivered by Cannock Chase District Council in partnership with charity Owen's World, which was set up after 18 year-old Owen was fatally stabbed in 2022. The charity has accessed bleed kits through the Birmingham-based Daniel Baird Foundation.

NHS-trained paramedic Ashley-Jordon Parker-Trigg led the sessions, and taught residents how to use the kits correctly and safely while waiting for medical help.

The council previously installed six additional bleed kit cabinets in the district earlier this year.

"Ensuring our community is equipped with the knowledge and tools to save lives is incredibly important," said councillor David Williams, portfolio leader for community wellbeing.

"This training empowers residents to act with confidence in the most critical moments, and we are proud to support initiatives that make Cannock Chase safer for everyone."

Deputy Staffordshire commissioner for police, fire and rescue and crime Dave Evans added: "Unfortunately, you never know when you might come across someone with a serious bleed.

"It's great that the commissioner's community safety fund is being used to help educate people for free on how to use the kits in the case of an emergency."