02/05/2026
On Wednesday, I was kindly invited by Melanie James, a trustee with Heartbeat UK and a former High Sheriff, to visit the stand at Swansea Market, where she was speaking with members of the public and sharing details about bleed kits through her work with Heartbeat UK.
At the same time, the Lord Mayor of Swansea, Mrs Cheryl Philpott, was also visiting the stand.
The kits were on display for members of the public to see and understand, and it was a valuable opportunity to hear about the importance of responding quickly to critical bleeding. In those first few moments of an emergency, having the right equipment, and the confidence to use it, can make a vital difference.
It was also also pleasing to hear about the encouraging progress being made to place bleed kits in a range of community locations and services across Swansea and Neath Port Talbot, including schools. This is an important step in strengthening community safety and preparedness.
These kits provide immediate, short term interventions for a range of serious bleeding situations, helping to stabilise individuals until professional medical help arrives.
Initiatives like this demonstrate the power of community awareness, partnership working, and practical action in saving lives.
