Public Access Trauma kits equipment requirements
The Department of Health and Social Care should take steps to ensure that Public Access Trauma kits contain the equipment that is necessary to enable first responder interventions to be undertaken.
How was this assessed?
Response
Accepted
Response
AcceptedThe Home Secretary made a written statement to Parliament on 3 November 2022 following publication of Volume 2, acknowledging the findings on emergency response failures and stating the government would work with emergency services to implement improvements. The response committed to reviewing interoperability arrangements between emergency services and strengthening joint training and exercising protocols for major incidents.
Progress Timeline
DHSC Update: Contents of Public Access Trauma kits has been clinically reviewed and finalised and listed on the PROTECT UK website to inform manufactures and event industry. The National Counter Terrorism Security Office will continue work. Public Access Trauma kits allow clinically qualified staff or bystanders to provide immediate lifesaving care before the arrival of ambulance services. Public Access Trauma Kits are developed by private companies. As the content has been agreed, we could consider this complete, with the understanding that the contents will be reviewed periodically.
DHSC Update: Contents of Public Access Trauma kits has been clinically reviewed and finalised and listed on the PROTECT UK website to inform manufactures and event industry. The National Counter Terrorism Security Office will continue work. Public Access Trauma kits allow clinically qualified staff or bystanders to provide immediate lifesaving care before the arrival of ambulance services. Public Access Trauma Kits are developed by private companies. As the content has been agreed, we could consider this complete, with the understanding that the contents will be reviewed periodically.
Published Evidence
Published assessments of implementation progress from inspectorates, select committees, official progress reports, and other sources. Check the source type badge to see whether each assessment is independent or government self-reported.
Government published formal Manchester Arena Inquiry recommendations dashboard on GOV.UK (14 November 2025) tracking all 149 recommendations with implementation progress updates.
Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 received Royal Assent 3 April 2025. Creates two tiers: Standard Duty (200-799 capacity) and Enhanced Duty (800+). SIA will be regulator. Not yet in force -- at least 24 months before enforcement (expected April 2027).
NPCC, Counter Terrorism Policing and College of Policing provided comprehensive updates to Sir John Saunders demonstrating "continued drive to improve collective response to terrorist incidents."
View detailed findings
Representatives working with UK Intelligence Community to address closed Volume Three recommendations. Cross-government monitoring ongoing.