Avon and Somerset Bleed Kit Partnership

07/03/2026

🚨 Bleed Kit Used - Weston Super Mare🚨

We’ve been notified that one of our bleed kits in Weston-super-Mare was used last night.

We have been told that the bleed kit, funded and installed by our partners at Mikey's World, was accessed following a crime-related incident and, with assistance from staff at the venue, emergency first aid was provided to the victim until the arrival of the emergency services.

This is exactly why these kits are installed across our communities — to provide immediate, potentially life-saving care in those critical moments before paramedics arrive.

We would like to thank the venue staff for their quick thinking and willingness to assist, as well as our partners at MikeysWorld whose support helps make these resources available.

We wish the victim a full and speedy recovery.

06/03/2026

05/03/2026

Are you a business, council, charity or community organisation and you wish to provide funds to help your community with accessible Bleed Kits?

Find out how to become a partner below:
www.heartsafe.org.uk/avon-and-somerset-bleed-kit-form/

04/03/2026

A 36-year-old man from Bristol has today been arrested and charged in connection with the theft of bleed kits from Bristol city centre.

This positive outcome was made possible thanks to the proactive actions of one of our partner venues, who act as guardians of a bleed kit. They reviewed their CCTV, identified the suspect, and provided us with the footage. We are extremely grateful for their support and vigilance.

We would also like to sincerely thank MikeysWorld for funding 11 replacement pouches for those that were stolen. In addition, we are incredibly appreciative of an anonymous donor who has funded a further 10 bleed kits, and to the Police and Crime Commissioner for providing funding for an additional 10 kits.

PC Daniel Moulden, representing the partnership, said:

“These are potentially life-saving pieces of equipment. They are there to help someone in a time of genuine need. No one should interfere with any brand of bleed kit — whether locked, unlocked, or a grab-and-go pouch — unless it is in a real emergency situation, and 999 should always be called. Let’s keep these kits there for someone who needs them. The stolen kits have now been replaced thanks to the hard work and dedication of our volunteers. As always, we are incredibly grateful to the public for your continued support in helping us make our communities safer.”

Because of this collective support, our bleed kits are being replaced and maintained — ensuring they remain available to help save lives when they are needed most.

Thank you to everyone involved.

02/03/2026

🚑🩸 Join the Avon & Somerset Bleed Kit Partnership – Help Us Grow Across the UK 🩸🚑

The Avon & Somerset Bleed Kit Partnership has already made a real difference in our communities — with hundreds of publicly accessible bleed kits installed in pubs, clubs, community venues, businesses and public spaces.

Now, we’re inviting new partners across the UK to join us and help strengthen this life-saving network.

💡 Why partner with us?
✅ Endorsed, clinically appropriate bleed kits
✅ Unlocked cabinets – no codes, no delay
✅ Logged on the South Western Ambulance Service mapping system
✅ Visible on Avon & Somerset Police systems
✅ Simple, clear design – easy to use in an emergency
✅ Ongoing support and partnership approach

In a catastrophic bleed situation, every second matters. Immediate access to the right equipment can mean the difference between life and death. By becoming a partner, you’re not just installing a kit — you’re making a clear statement that your organisation values safety, preparedness and community resilience.

We’re looking to collaborate with:
🏢 Businesses & venues
🎓 Schools & universities
⚽ Sports clubs
🏘️ Community groups
🚓 Police forces & local authorities
🆘 Emergency services
💚 Charities

Together, we can build a stronger, nationally connected network of publicly accessible bleed kits — ensuring help is always close by when it’s needed most.

If your organisation wants to be part of this growing UK movement, get in touch today.

Let’s work together to save lives. 🩸💙

www.heartsafe.org.uk/bleed-kit-contact-us/

28/02/2026

A huge shout-out to Compton Dundon Parish Council for funding a new public‑access Bleed Kit, now installed right in the heart of the community at the Compton Dundon Bus Shelter.

These kits can save lives in the crucial minutes after a traumatic injury, and having one available to the public is an incredible asset for residents and visitors alike.

To learn more about bleed kits, how they work, and where others are located, visit the HEARTSAFE Bleed Kit website:
🔗 https://heartsafe.org.uk

26/02/2026

🔵 Update – 26/02/26

We are aware that a local news publisher has shared CCTV footage of a person removing a bleed kit.

We would like to clarify that this is old footage from 2025, relating to a previous incident which has already been dealt with. We have contacted the publisher to ensure this is made clear.

In relation to the recent spate of thefts, we have obtained CCTV of a person of interest and enquiries are ongoing to identify and speak with them.

We are also aware of rumours circulating on social media suggesting that children are taking bleed kits in preparation for so-called “school wars”, which has recently featured in the news and has already been addressed by Avon and Somerset Police.

To be clear:
The footage we have obtained in connection with the recent incidents shows an adult, not a child.

We would encourage the public not to speculate online, as misinformation can cause unnecessary concern within our communities.

As always, thank you for your continued support in helping us keep these life-saving kits available for those who may need them. 💙

www.avonandsomerset.police.uk/news/2026/02/increased-patrols-amid-social-media-trend-targeting-bristol-schools/

25/02/2026

Thanks to the funding support from AXON, we’ve installed 3 more bleed kits across our communities!

📍 Backwell School, North Somerset
📍 Falfield Village Hall, South Gloucestershire
📍 Warmley Court, South Gloucestershire

That brings us to 16 out of 20 kits now installed from AXON’s generous donation! 🙌

Every one of these kits strengthens our ability to respond quickly in an emergency and helps keep our communities safer.

A huge thank you to AXON for their continued partnership and commitment to saving lives. 💛
Want to learn more about bleed kits or find your nearest one?

👉 Visit: www.heartsafe.org.uk/bleed-kit-homepage/

Together, we’re making a real difference. 💙👏

24/02/2026

❤️ Bleed Kit Update – Bristol City Centre ❤️

Following our recent post about the theft of bleed kits in Bristol city centre, we wanted to share a positive update with our community.

We are incredibly grateful to Mikey’s World, who have generously donated funding for 11 replacement pouches from the stolen units. Your continued support helps ensure that life-saving equipment remains available when it’s needed most.

In addition, an anonymous donor has come forward to support the partnership, kindly providing funding for a further 10 replacement pouches.

These kits are there to save lives. Thank you to everyone who continues to support, protect and value them within our community. 💙

No tax payer money is used to replace our bleed kits in the event of theft, tamper or genuine use. We rely on funding from the community, charities and grants which we actively apply for.

If anyone would like to support the ongoing maintenance of our bleed kits, please contact:
📧 communitybleedkit@avonandsomerset.police.uk

Mikey's World

23/02/2026

An update from PC Dan about patrols checking the bleed kits in Bristol today

22/02/2026

🚨 Community Update – Bristol City Centre Bleed Kits 🚨

We’re very sad to share that in the past 7 days, 22 public bleed kits in Bristol City Centre have been reported stolen.

That’s 22 life-saving pieces of equipment currently unavailable if someone were to suffer a catastrophic bleed. 🩸

Our bleed kit dispensers are intentionally unlocked and immediately accessible. We know this sometimes raises questions, but we truly believe that when someone is bleeding heavily, every second matters. This is a concept supported by the NHS and Ambulance service.

In a catastrophic bleed, a person can lose their life in as little as 4 minutes. ⏱️
Having equipment unlocked removes delay.
Removing delay helps save lives. ❤️

Quick access allows members of the public to begin treatment immediately, slowing or stopping bleeding until paramedics arrive. 🚑

🔎 Investigation Ongoing

These thefts are being investigated. Many of our kits are located in areas covered by CCTV.

As soon as a kit is reported missing — whether by a member of the public or an officer on duty — it is immediately taken offline and removed from emergency services mapping systems. 🗺️

Replacing the stolen kits will cost over £2,000, and our volunteer driver team are already working hard behind the scenes to restore kits across the city. 🚗💙

These kits are installed for one simple reason:
To give someone the best possible chance of surviving a traumatic injury.

📢 If you have any information that could assist, please get in touch.

🤝 If you are an individual or organisation who would like to support us in maintaining and replenishing our bleed kits in the future through a donation, we would be incredibly grateful. Please contact:

📧 communitybleedkit@avonandsomerset.police.uk

Thank you to everyone who continues to support this work and helps us keep our communities safer. 🛡️💙