Portsmouth business ICEE - EV donates Bleed Kit to Purbrook Park School
After seeing recent articles in the local and national news about how bleed kits could save the lives of young people in schools, local business - ICEE – EV; located in Waterlooville decided to buy 10 kits to generously donate to local secondary schools.
Bleed Kits are essentially an advanced first-aid kit, the lightweight packs contain items like a tourniquet and trauma bandages.
Shane Thomas and Ryley Arnold from ICEE-EV delivered the kit to Purbrook Park School on Friday to the Headteacher, Paul Foxley, who thanked them for their generosity.
Shane Thomas from ICEE – EV stated that 11 lives this year have been saved in schools nationally due to the introduction of Bleed Kits.
Paul Foxley stated: “The minutes following a traumatic injury are critical and having bleed control kits available could help save a life and prevent a tragedy. Although we hope that these kits will never be needed, it is important and reassuring to know they are there if required."
He passed on his thanks to ICEE -EV on behalf of everyone at Purbrook Park School.