Hundreds of emergency ‘trauma kits’ are set to be installed in venues and public places across Manchester city centre.
In a bid to “address the care gap” that was identified during the recent Manchester Arena Inquiry, and to make sure that everyone “has the ability to be a lifesaver” in the future, it has been confirmed that every city centre hotel, and dozens of licensed venues in Manchester, are soon to be provided with emergency trauma kits.
The dozens of new PAcT (Public Access Trauma) Kits will help prevent the tragic loss of life during major incidents that may occur in the future – such as terror attacks, or scenes where multiple people have been seriously or potentially-fatally injured.
We've partnered with @CityCo and @Steroplast to provide venues with emergency trauma kits.
The kits will help venues and members of the public keep people safe in an emergency, and provide care, whilst waiting for medical assistance.
— Manchester City Council (@ManCityCouncil) July 31, 2024
The public – including first responders, emergency services, and hospitality staff – will be able to use the kits to administer first aid or treatment prior to medical professionals arriving on the scene.
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100 PAcT Kits purchased by the Council will be distributed to ensure every part of the city has coverage, while a further 77 kits are also being rolled-out to all hotels based in the city centre within the Accommodation BID.
“Basic yet vital equipment needed to care for injured people in an emergency” will be contained inside the new kits – including protective equipment, trauma dressings, tourniquets and bandages.
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Instructions will also be included so that anyone, no matter their training, could be able to save a life if needed.
The Council says the roll-out will mean “anyone can be a lifesaver” / Credit: Manchester City Council (via Facebook)
It comes after the Government made a commitment to enacting legislation that makes it mandatory for venues to have counter-terror measures in place as part of ‘Martyn’s Law’ – a campaign named in honour of Manchester Arena attack victim, Martyn Hett, and spearheaded by his mother, Figen Murray OBE.
“Any loss of life is a tragedy,” admitted Councillor Lee-Ann Igbon, who is the Executive Member for Vibrant Neighbourhoods at Manchester City Council, “but this is why we are taking proactive steps to ensure that no one in Manchester dies because help may be too far away.”
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“What we are doing here is bridging the gap between emergency response and the initial incident.
“We cannot replicate the incredible skill of our paramedics and first responders, but we can empower people by providing the skills to turn them into everyday lifesavers.”
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You can now have a private tour of Manchester Christmas Markets
Thomas Melia
Every year, Manchester Christmas Markets hosts its almost two-month long residency on the frosty streets of our lively city, but now you can enjoy the cute huts with an unbeatable luxury experience.
Travel agency, Viator, who are directly connected to TripAdvisor, have launched a one on one guided tour of Manchester and its stunning Manchester Christmas Marketsin all their glory.
This private tour of the festivities occurring in the city will last two hours and for the whole duration of your time, a city host will be on hand to offer undivided attention, catering to your every need.
A makeshift itinerary is already awaiting guests and can be tailored according to the individual taking the tour, everything is catered to your preferences.
Anyone who books onto the tour also receives a complimentary hot chocolate and that’s sweetened the deal for me, I’m sold.
How can you go wrong with these incredible options at Manchester Christmas Markets?You can recreate your very own gigantic cheese pull and your local host can snap a piccie.Scrumptious selection of food available as you venture through Manchester Christmas Markets in style.
There’s also the chance to keep your hands toasty with a free cup of mulled wine or a soft-drink for those who aren’t interested in the warm alcoholic beverage.
Manchester Christmas Markets are a phenomenal day or night-out regardless so this latest personalised opportunity will take your festive fantasies to a whole new level.
This private tour provides a one-of-a-kind exclusive treatment making your stroll down Manchester Cathedral, Exchange Square and Manchester Town Hall that little bit more special.
These tours are a great chance to immerse yourself in one of Manchester’s many selling points as you can choose to focus your time around art and culture, fashion, architecture or our personal favourite – food.
This exclusive tour package which highlights the best of Manchester Christmas Markets is definitely a present in itself with tickets costing a hefty sum of £100.
If you want to visit Manchester Christmas Markets while also living the high life with a private tour, ‘Christmas In Manchester: Private Experience With A City Host’ is running all the way until the huts shut shop on 22 December and tickets can be found here.
A Christmas train in Wigan has been delivering donated toys galore
Thomas Melia
Yuletide wishes have come true as a donation of toys and goodies have been delivered via a Christmas train in Wigan, right in time for the big day.
The Amazon toy train, which is a new initiative running this festive season, is dropping off presents from now right up until Christmas day itself.
Already visiting Wigan earlier this month, the locomotive has its sites set on three more stops including London, Swansea and Scotland as it makes its journey across three nations.
In partnership with Multibank’s Brick-by-Brick project, the train hopes to provide and offer gifts to families in need across the UK with Wigan marking the closest stop off in Greater Manchester.
Credit: Lee Boswell (supplied)
All the toys that are being transported across the country in this Amazon-fronted train are featured on the company’s ‘Top Ten Toys 2024’ list.
Hatchimals, Screamerz and Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza were some of the exciting gifts found on the Christmas train in Wigan at the start of this month.
This lighthearted and fun-filled Christmas-themed project is kitted out with toys from top brands like Play-Doh and the brickmasters themselves, LEGO Star Wars.
So far, Multibank has helped over 400,000 families and provided three million essential items across their operations in England, Scotland and Wales since launching in 2022.
This collaborative local project doesn’t just operate at Christmastime either: Brick-to-Brick Multibank run all year round collecting surplus business requirements like furniture, hot water bottles and hygiene products to be used by those less fortunate.
The Christmas train in Wigan filled with Amazon’s top toys.The Wigan toy train features some well known brands.Credit: Supplied
This roster of children’s favourite companions and interactive games is inspired by the consumers themselves. Every toy is related to or the exact match of what Amazon customers have been searching for the most. A real Christmas list come true.
The list of the top toys isn’t extortionate either, offering customers some affordable and still as fascinating options with prices starting from £9.99.
Even old-school classics like Play-Doh have a spot on this wish list. This poses the really big question: where’s the adult version?
You may have finished your Christmas shopping not too long ago or might still be looking for inspiration, browse the top-ranked teddies and more HERE.
Emily Sergeant -
30th July 2024 
