Knife crime remains a serious challenge across England and Wales. In the year ending March\u202f2025, there were around 53,000 offences involving a sharp instrument<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n In a stabbing incident, the usual first aid we think of (cuts, sprains, choking) may\u202fnot\u202fbe enough. The injuries can be catastrophic bleeding<\/strong>, traumatic wounds<\/strong>, and complications not seen in everyday first aid. We know from the data:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Taking this specialised first\u2011aid course offers tangible value:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Our course is designed with accessibility and practicality in mind:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Knife crime is a societal challenge, but the difference between a casualty surviving and not can come down to those first few minutes. When seconds matter, having the right kit can save a life. Our Public Access Bleed Control Kit<\/strong>, in partnership with the For\u202fJodie\u202fProject, is designed for environments where serious bleeding could occur \u2014 from knife attacks to major trauma.<\/p>\n\n\n\n What\u2019s inside:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Why you need it:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \ud83c\udfa5 Learn more about the kit here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Although the number has shown a small decrease recently, the impact on individuals, families and communities remains deeply felt.
When a stabb\u00ading occurs, those on the scene\u2014bystanders, colleagues, friends\u2014may be the difference between life and death before emergency services arrive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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That\u2019s why we developed our course:
First Aid for Knife Attacks Level 2 (VTQ) \u2013 online training tailored to the realities of knife\u2011crime injuries.
Key features include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
This means that even if you\u2019re not<\/em> a medical professional, you can gain the confidence to act when it matters most.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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So, when we talk about \u201ceveryday life\u201d risk, it isn\u2019t remote. For many workplaces, educational settings, public arenas, staff and bystanders may face such a scenario.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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If you\u2019re 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\u202f2 (VTQ)<\/strong> course.
Explore the course here: ProTrainings Course Link<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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