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Police: First Aid

Asked by Steve DarlingLiberal DemocratHome OfficeTabled Answered 21 May 2026UIN 2162

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what consideration she has given to provision of bleed kits in first aid kits in police cars.

Answered by Sarah Jones

Bleed kits can play a valuable role in saving lives in emergency situations. Decisions on the placement of bleed kits in first aid kits in police vehicles are an operational matter for Chief Officers to decide. Their assessment should be based on local risk assessments and priorities, in conjunction with their Police and Crime Commissioner and in line with health and safety legislation and the College of Policing’s Authorised Professional Practice (APP).

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