Crosby Soroptimists supply the Emergency Bleeding Control Unit at Lunt Meadows.
Jill Boggan, when Club President, initiated the drive to supply and install the kit. In consultation with the charity KnifeSavers, the Soroptimists funded the cabinet and its contents. The cabinet is on the outside of the Learning Centre at Lunt Meadows Nature Reserve.
The bleed kits have been designed by trauma clinicians at Aintree Hospital. Used correctly, the equipment can save the lives of people who have a serious puncture wound.
Crosby Soroptimists invited Mr Nikhil Misra, Consultant Trauma Surgeon at Aintree Hospital and founder of the charity Knifesavers to speak at a recent meeting. Mr Misra is active in extending access to bleed kits throughout the region.
SI Crosby in in a long-term partnership with the Wildlife Trust for Lancashire, Manchester and North Merseyside . Past President Jill is therefore delighted that her initiative – with the support of all club members – has resulted in the provision of this first aid feature at the newly-opened Learning Centre.