On 29 April 2026, young people across the UK will be given the opportunity to learn lifesaving skills as part of Stop the Bleed Day. The national awareness day brings together organisations including ambulance and fire services, local councils and community partners, with the aim of training 50,000 young people – in one day each year – how to recognise and respond to severe bleeding in an emergency.
Every year in the UK, around 19,000 people die following injury. Injury remains the leading cause of death among children and young adults under 40. Whether through an accident, knife crime or a major incident, the single most preventable cause of death in these situations is catastrophic bleeding.
On Merseyside, Stop the Bleed Day is supported by the Police & Crime Commissioner and delivered in partnership with the Merseyside Violence Reduction Partnership (MVRP). Through this support, schools and education settings across the region – including those in Knowsley – are being helped to take part in the national day and ensure young people have access to practical, age‑appropriate bleeding control training and resources.
The aim is to give young people the confidence, knowledge and skills to act quickly and safely in a critical situation. By taking part in Stop the Bleed Day, Merseyside schools are helping to equip the next generation with simple techniques that could save a life.