A mother who campaigns for kits to aid stabbing victims after the tragic death of her son is heading to Newport to back a campaign in the town.
Lynne Baird set up the Daniel Baird Foundation in memory of her 26-year-old son after he was fatally stabbed in Digbeth, Birmingham, in July 2017.
She will visiting the Navy Club, Bellmans Yard, off the High Street, in Newport at 11am on Tuesday, February 14, to explain the use and importance of Bleed Control packs. Her visit comes after a campaign was launched to raise money to fund lifesaving equipment in Newport town centre.The issue over a lack of kits was raised by Rebecca Anthony and Councillor Peter Scott has now backed her efforts to provide equipment through a gofundme page.“With ambulances taking so long to get to emergencies, having something to stem the flow, could save lives," said Mr Scott. “It’s not just about stabbings, it can be any incident where blood is spilled.
“The packs can be used for any blood injury, from dog bites to traffic injuries to serious stabbings. “If we could raise £1,000, it would help us to deliver up to six packs to the town as well as training. We would like them strategically placed around Newport, a bit like defibrillators really. If one had to be used once, the chances are it could save a life. It’s a sensible precaution and all towns should have them because things do happen.”
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