Manchester PAcT (Public Access Trauma) Kits

The Manchester PAcT Kit scheme is delivered by Manchester City Council with management support from CityCo and healthcare medical supplier, Steroplast.

The initiative is aimed at addressing the ‘care gap’ identified during the Manchester Arena Inquiry. This is the period of time during a major incident – such as a terror attack or when people have been seriously injured – to medical professionals arriving on scene to provide emergency care.

To help prevent the tragic loss of life in the future, 170+ PAcT (Public Access Trauma) Kits have been distributed to public venues across the city.

This will allow first responders, emergency services, hospitality staff or even members of the public access to the equipment that could save a person who has suffered potentially fatal injuries as the result of a terror attack.

This work comes following the July 2024 King’s Speech, where the Government made a commitment to enacting legislation to make it mandatory for venues to have counter-terror laws in place.

In Manchester, these principles have already been put into action under ‘Martyn’s Law’, ensuring that venues have the tools at their disposal to keep people safe.

The kits have been funded by Manchester City Council and Manchester Accommodation BID.