Bleed kits help anyone who is suffering from severe bleeding under any circumstances, and this initiative puts David Lloyd Clubs at the forefront of safety preparedness in the fitness sector. The move also aligns with new legislation, officially known as the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025. Iain Denny, Health & Safety Training manager at David Lloyd Clubs, said: 'Installing bleed control kits is the right thing to do, and we wanted to be ahead of the game. We work very closely with RLSS UK, and their expertise has been invaluable in ensuring that we have the right equipment to respond in an emergency.'

Following updates from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and the duties under Martyn’s Law Act, RLSS UK collaborated with its Clinical Governance Group and Operator Steering Group to develop high-quality training resources and an assessment strategy for managing life-threatening bleeding. The Clinical Governance Group advises on clinical and medical practices, while the Steering Group includes industry stakeholders such as Denny.

This new training and assessment can now be added as an optional element to RLSS UK’s Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW), First Aid at Work (FAW), First Aid at Work Requalification (FAWR), and the National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ).

Martyn’s Law Act received royal assent on 3 April 2025 to enhance public safety and preparedness at venues and events across the UK. It was introduced following a campaign led by Figen Murray, mother of Martyn Hett, one of the 22 victims of the 2017 Manchester Arena attack. There will be an implementation period of at least two years before the Act fully comes into force in 2027.

David Lloyd Clubs has taken early action with each of its 108 UK clubs now housing a centrally located bleed control kit, sourced from RLSS UK, ensuring quick and easy access for trained staff in the event of a serious injury. As part of the rollout, the company has added bleed control training to its in-house first aid courses. All duty managers and team members with First Aid at Work qualifications are being trained in how to use the kits, followed by the group’s RLSS UK-trained lifeguards, so that staff have the skills and confidence to respond in an emergency.

Nick Grazier, senior head of Commercial at RLSS UK, said: 'We’re proud to support David Lloyd Clubs as they set the standard for safety in the fitness sector. With membership numbers ranging from 3,000 to over 10,000 at their clubs, their early adoption of bleed control kits demonstrates their commitment to the safety of both their members and staff. We hope their example will inspire other operators to follow their lead.' 

In addition to offering Management of Life-threatening Bleeding as an optional course element, the RLSS UK Shop stocks life-threatening bleed equipment to help the leisure industry prepare for when the Act comes into force. Every second counts when dealing with a catastrophic bleed, and the tourniquets and training gauze simulate the real equipment used (when dealing with a severe bleed) to ensure staff have the skills and knowledge to save someone’s life. Training equipment to practice the skills for the management of life-threatening bleeding can be purchased from RLSS UK Shop at https://shop.rlss.org.uk/collections/life-threatening-bleeds