First Aid for Knife Incidents: Skills That Could Save a Life

First Aid for Knife Incidents:
Skills That Could Save a Life

Knife crime remains a serious challenge across England and Wales. In the year ending March 2025, there were around 53,000 offences involving a sharp instrument.
Although the number has shown a small decrease recently, the impact on individuals, families and communities remains deeply felt.
When a stabb­ing occurs, those on the scene—bystanders, colleagues, friends—may be the difference between life and death before emergency services arrive.

Why First Aid for Knife Attacks Matters

In a stabbing incident, the usual first aid we think of (cuts, sprains, choking) may not be enough. The injuries can be catastrophic bleeding, traumatic wounds, and complications not seen in everyday first aid.
That’s why we developed our course:
First Aid for Knife Attacks Level 2 (VTQ) – online training tailored to the realities of knife‑crime injuries.
Key features include:

  • Scene‑safety and personal protection (gloves, avoiding additional harm) — see Section 2 of the course.
  • Managing catastrophic bleeding and use of specialist haemostatic agents (see Section 3: “WoundClot – New Generation of Haemostat”).
  • Fast activation of emergency services and ensuring injured persons are maintained until help arrives.

    This means that even if you’re not a medical professional, you can gain the confidence to act when it matters most.

Linking the Statistics to Real Need

We know from the data:

  • Around 46 % of homicides in England & Wales (the year ending March 2024) used a sharp instrument.
  • Hospital admissions for assault by a sharp object numbered thousands in recent years.
  • The highest knife‑offence rate per 100,000 population in 2024/25 was 182 in the Metropolitan Police Service area.
    So, when we talk about “everyday life” risk, it isn’t remote. For many workplaces, educational settings, public arenas, staff and bystanders may face such a scenario.

How Your Organisation or You Personally Benefit

Taking this specialised first‑aid course offers tangible value:

  • For employers: It raises your duty‑of‑care profile. Staff trained in trauma and knife‑injury first aid are assets in retail, hospitality, education, community services, security and more.
  • For individuals: You’ll gain skills you hope you’ll never need — but should you face the unthinkable, you’ll – more than most – know what to do.
  • For communities: The more people trained, the stronger our collective resilience. You might not intend to treat the injury yourself, but you’ll know how to keep someone safe until professionals arrive.

Why Choose This Course?

Our course is designed with accessibility and practicality in mind:

  • Completely free of charge
  • Fully online, so you can learn in your own time and devices.
  • Includes a student manual and downloadable resources.
  • Aligned with UK & European Resuscitation Council guidelines.
  • Suitable for all ages and backgrounds — you don’t need prior first‑aid knowledge.

Call to Action

Knife crime is a societal challenge, but the difference between a casualty surviving and not can come down to those first few minutes.
If you’re looking to support staff, safeguard your venue or simply gain confidence in responding to a severe injury scenario, consider enrolling on our First Aid for Knife Attacks Level 2 (VTQ) course.
Explore the course here: ProTrainings Course Link

Public Access Bleed Control Kit

When seconds matter, having the right kit can save a life. Our Public Access Bleed Control Kit, in partnership with the For Jodie Project, is designed for environments where serious bleeding could occur — from knife attacks to major trauma.

What’s inside:

  • Rapid‑Stop tourniquet & trauma dressings
  • Celox Z‑fold gauze for heavy bleeding
  • Gloves, CPR face shield, foil blanket, shears, marker pen
  • Quick‑reference Citizen Aid guide

Why you need it:

  • Perfect for workplaces, schools, community centres and public spaces
  • Gives trained or untrained bystanders the tools to act quickly
  • Supports the For Jodie Project mission to place life‑saving kits in public areas

🎥 Learn more about the kit here

Get your kit here

Final Thought

We sincerely hope you never have to use what you learn. But if the moment ever comes where someone’s life depends on quick, calm and competent action — you’ll be ready.

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