Martyn's Law is another name for the Protection of Premises Act, find out more here:

• Martyn's Law
• Martyn’s Law overview and what you need to know | ProtectUK

To support the Protect duty and wider public safety a limited amount of funding is available for organisations in Worcestershire to purchase trauma kits. These are designed for anyone without any training to use, to stabilise casualties until professional help arrives.

A trauma kit is designed for public use and is equipped with trauma dressings, chest seals, and tourniquets to control casualties before the paramedics arrive. Whilst first aid training is helpful, anyone can use them.

Please note that the maximum we can award per trauma kit application is £100 and should solely consist of the kit and no further equipment such as a cabinet or additional first aid.

Applications for funding are open now and will be kept under review according to demand. 

Apply

Use the form below to apply:

Apply for a trauma kit

Please note: if you experience issues accessing the Microsoft form, please email: 

• hwbadmin@worcestershire.gov.uk 

More information

For further information on trauma kits, see:

• Supporting information for public access trauma first aid kits

Community safety story:

• Community Stories - Community Safety (PDF)

Useful information for organisations to ensure their staff, locations and events are as safe as possible.

Protect

The ProtectUK site provides businesses and the public with counter terrorism support and guidance to effectively protect and prepare in line with the Protection of Premises Act. 

Useful apps and toolkits:

• ProtectUK App
• ProtectUK Digital Toolkit
• #BeSafeBeSound Digital Toolkit for the UK's live music industry

ACT in a BOX

The National Counterterrorism Security Office (NaCTSO) has launched ACT in a BOX: an interactive product that enables businesses to rehearse and explore their response to terrorist incidents:

• ACT in a BOX Exercises | ProtectUK

Citizen Aid

Citizen Aid is a charity that aims to help people be prepared. The free app and resources provide information on how to respond to a variety of incidents and events, including how to treat those around you:

• The citizenAID App

Security-Minded Communications Guidance (NPSA)

This guidance is for security-minded communications which are designed to disrupt hostiles and make them believe that by choosing your organisation or event as a place to attack, they would almost certainly fail:

• Security-Minded Communications guidance (NPSA)

Prevent Duty Training

This training informs you about the prevent duty, the different forms of extremism and terrorism, risks around radicalisation, how to make a prevent referral, and the various interventions and support that are available:

• Prevent duty training (GOV.UK)

Lockdown template

The lockdown template is created for organisations to follow in the event of an attack. Lockdown is necessary when children and staff need to be locked within buildings for their own safety i.e. in an emergency situation such as a hostile intruder, terrorist attack or other criminal activity.

A lockdown template should pinpoint potential threats and vulnerabilities affecting the business. While lockdowns can enhance safety during a terrorist attack, it's crucial to address risks posed by the lockdown itself. 

These assessments should clearly outline the organisational and individual duty of care towards staff and others. See an example here: 

• Department for Education's Lockdown Template (Word doc)