Public Access Trauma kit availability
The Home Office and the Department of Health and Social Care should consider how to ensure Public Access Trauma kits are available in all locations where they are most likely to be needed.
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: Following the completion of R146, DHSC are continuing to work with the National Counter Terrorism Security Office (who lead on providing advice to business regarding Counter Terrorism threat). Public Access Trauma kits are promoted through different forums, such as the PROTECT UK website and within Counter Terrorism Security Advisor briefings to events companies to ensure their availability. The PROTECT UK website has been updated with the contents and guidance and will be periodically reviewed. Work is continuing to establish recommendations for placement locations and the amount of kits to provide. This can remain green.
DHSC update: Following the completion of R146, DHSC are continuing to work with the National Counter Terrorism Security Office (who lead on providing advice to business regarding Counter Terrorism threat). Public Access Trauma kits are promoted through different forums, such as the PROTECT UK website and within Counter Terrorism Security Advisor briefings to events companies to ensure their availability. The PROTECT UK website has been updated with the contents and guidance and will be periodically reviewed. Work is continuing to establish recommendations for placement locations and the amount of kits to provide. This can remain green.
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.