Peterchurch installs public‑access emergency bleed kit

Peterchurch, a village in Herefordshire, is now among the first in the county to benefit from a public‑access bleed control kit, installed at the local Fire and Police Station.

The kit is located alongside a defibrillator and is part of a wider scheme to provide Community First Responders with emergency bleed kits across Herefordshire.

The bleed kit has been installed in Peterchurch (Image: Submitted)

A spokesman for Community First Responders (HWCFR) said: "In a serious bleeding emergency, someone can die in minutes.

"This kit gives members of the public the ability to act quickly and help control life-threatening bleeding before emergency services arrive."

Emergency bleed control kits were first introduced in 2017 by the Daniel Baird Foundation.

They are named after Daniel Baird, 26, who was fatally stabbed in Birmingham.

His death brought national attention to the critical need for immediate bleeding control at the scene.

The social media post said: "A big thank you to the Peterchurch Fire Station and Peterchurch Parish Council for being proactive in bringing this important equipment into the village.

The bleed kit has been installed in Peterchurch (Image: Submitted)

"Please take a moment to note the location.

"You never know when it could help save a life."

The kit contains easy-to-use equipment and can be accessed by anyone in an emergency.

Members of the public are reminded to always call 999 first.

The emergency operator will provide step-by-step guidance on using the kit.