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. Martyn's Law | ProtectUK It requires certain premises and events to ensure steps have been taken to prepare for potential terrorist attacks and get ready to help keep people safe in the event of an attack. Martyn’s Law overview and what you need to know | ProtectUK

Two-Tier Approach

The legislation operates on a tiered system based on venue capacity:

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 Martyn’s Law to ensure stronger protections against terrorism in public places - GOV.UK
• 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 Martyn’s Law to ensure stronger protections against terrorism in public places - GOV.UK

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 GOV.UK GOV.UK
• 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 – such as having CCTV, bag search policies or vehicle checks where appropriate Landmark anti-terror legislation gains Royal Assent - GOV.UK

Implementation Timeline

The Government intends for there to be an implementation period of at least 24 months before the Act comes into force Martyn's Law Fact sheet , meaning the law will likely take effect around April 2027.

Regulation and Enforcement

The regulator is the Security Industry Authority Martyn’s Law overview and what you need to know | ProtectUK , 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 in order to be compliant with the legislation and mitigate physical harm in the event of an emergency.

Training Focus Areas:

• Training staff in specific first aid severe bleed control techniques and equipment so they can provide vital care before the emergency services arrive, Martyn’s Law to ensure stronger protections against terrorism in public places - GOV.UK
• Courses with a focus on a hands-on/practical approach to equip those most likely to be first on the scene with the skills needed to save lives

Specific Equipment and Training Implications

Provision of, and Training for Tourniquets and Bleed Control Dressings: Businesses should consider providing staff with access to tourniquets and bleed control dressings (e.g. trauma and/or hemostatic dressings) and training staff in there use.

Hypothermia & Environmental Protection

First aid training should include awareness of environmental factors e.g. casualties in wet, cold or hot environments for a prolonged duration.

Organisations may need to make available some form of casualty insulation and/or emergency shelters.

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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. Designed for beginners with minimal first aid experience. 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. Provides first aider qualification for low-risk workplaces* e.g. an office with 50 or less staff or a high-risk workplace e.g. a warehouse/factory with 25 or less staff.

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 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. Qualifies participants as first aiders for high-risk workplace environments* e.g. an office with more than 50 staff or a high-risk workplace e.g. a warehouse or factory with more than 25 staff.

Important Notes:

* Training selection should align with your organization's risk assessment requirements, the information provided is for guidance only. 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. These kits are designed to help manage traumatic bleeding incidents until emergency services arrive, and businesses may need to invest in similar trauma first aid kits containing tourniquets and hemostatic dressings.

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

1. Risk Assessment: Evaluate whether your premises fall under standard or enhanced tier requirements
2. Training Investment: Organisations need to assess risks specific to their workplace environment and prepare accordingly
3. Equipment Procurement: Consider purchasing commercial tourniquets and trauma first aid supplies
4. Staff Training: Implement comprehensive bleeding control training programs
5. Documentation: Clear emergency response plans are in place that include trauma care procedures

Cost and Support Considerations

Premises and events do not need to spend money on consultants to be compliant with the legislative requirements Martyn's Law | ProtectUK , and all required training for Martyn's Law will provided free of charge to schools and nurseries through Protect UK. For other businesses, while training costs will apply, the focus is on procedures and measures that are reasonably practicable Martyn’s Law overview and what you need to know | ProtectUK .

The legislation represents a significant shift toward proactive emergency preparedness, with enhanced first aid capabilities—including tourniquet and bleed control training—being a practical and potentially life-saving investment for businesses falling within its scope.

The information and external links on this page are provided for reference only, please contact us to discuss your specific requirements before making an training or equipment purchasing decisions.