Martyns Law and Severe Bleed Training Courses
Popular Tourniquet & Bleed Control Training Courses
Summary of Martyn's Law
Martyn's Law, formally known as the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025, received Royal Assent on 3 April 2025 ProtectUK Home Office in the media and is named in tribute to Martyn Hett, who was killed alongside 21 others in the Manchester Arena attack in May 2017.
Key Purpose and Scope
The Act ensures the public are better protected from terrorism by requiring certain public premises and events to be prepared and ready to keep people safe in the event of an attack.
Two-Tier Approach
Standard Tier (200-799 people):
- Apply to locations with a maximum capacity of over 100 which can undertake low-cost, simple yet effective activities to improve preparedness
- This will include training, information sharing and completion of a preparedness plan to embed practices, such as locking doors to delay attackers progress or knowledge on lifesaving treatments that can be administered by staff whilst awaiting emergency services
Enhanced Tier (800+ people):
- Locations with a capacity of over 800 people at any time, will additionally be required to undertake a risk assessment to inform the development and implementation of a thorough security plan
- Larger premises and events where 800 or more people will be present will be required to take further steps to reduce their vulnerability to acts of terrorism
Implementation Timeline
The Government intends for there to be an implementation period of at least 24 months before the Act comes into force, meaning the law will likely take effect around April 2027.
Regulation and Enforcement
The regulator is the Security Industry Authority, which will provide advice on compliance and ensure adherence to regulatory requirements.
Business Implications for First Aid Training including Tourniquets and Bleed Control
While Martyn's Law doesn't explicitly mandate specific first aid training requirements, it creates strong business incentives to enhance emergency preparedness, particularly around trauma care.
Enhanced First Aid Training Requirements
Why Bleed Control Training is Important: The goal of the legislation is to reduce physical harm and save lives. Having suitable first aid equipment and trained staff immediately available to treat major bleed injuries and serious trauma is a reasonably practicable and effective step for organisations to take.
Training Available from First Aid For All Limited:
Option 1: Essential Severe Bleed Control & Tourniquet Training
Duration: 1.5 hours | Location: Your premises
A short course for existing first aiders and also staff who only want the essentials for dealing with a severe bleed. Note: Does not provide workplace first aider certification.
Option 2: Severe Bleed Control & Tourniquets First Aid Course
Duration: 3 hours | Location: Your premises
Comprehensive training in severe bleeding management, including proper tourniquet application and trauma dressing techniques. Note: Does not provide workplace first aider certification.
Option 3: Certified First Aid Training with Severe Bleed Control & Tourniquet
Duration: 1 day | Location: Your premises
Complete Emergency First Aid at Work certification enhanced with essential severe bleeding and tourniquet training.
Option 4: Enhanced Public First Aid Courses with Severe Bleed Control & Tourniquet
Duration: 1 or 2 day | Location: Public venues
All our 1 day Emergency First Aid at Work and 2 day Paediatric First Aid courses now cover the essential skills for severe bleeding management and tourniquet use.
Option 5: First Aid at Work with Severe Bleed Control & Tourniquet
Duration: 2** or 3 days | Location: Your premises & Public venues
Comprehensive First Aid at Work certification including integrated severe bleeding and tourniquet training.
Important Notes:
* Training selection should align with your organization's risk assessment requirements. Please Contact Us to discuss your specific needs
** Some courses may require additional online learning
Equipment Considerations
Trauma/Bleed Control/PAcT Kits and other supplies: Bleed Control/PAcT Kits are already available in many towns and city centres. If you are interested in purchasing specific trauma and bleed control first aid kits and equipment, please Contact Us to discuss the options you have.
Business Implementation Steps
- Risk Assessment: Evaluate whether your premises fall under standard or enhanced tier requirements
- Training Investment: Organisations need to assess risks specific to their workplace environment
- Equipment Procurement: Consider purchasing commercial tourniquets and trauma first aid supplies
- Staff Training: Implement comprehensive bleeding control training programs
- Documentation: Clear emergency response plans are in place that include trauma care procedures
The information and external links on this page are provided for reference only, please contact us to discuss your specific requirements before making any training or equipment purchasing decisions.
https://firstaidforall.uk/martyns-law-severe-bleed-training/