Neil Shastri-Hurst, Member of Parliament for Solihull West & Shirley, has hosted a vital “Stop the Bleed” training session at Light Hall School in partnership with CitizenAID, equipping students and staff with the skills needed to respond to life-threatening bleeding emergencies.
The session forms part of Neil’s ongoing campaign to improve access to emergency life-saving skills across the community, particularly among young people. Delivered by experts from CitizenAID, the training provided practical, hands-on guidance on how to control severe bleeding in the critical moments before professional medical help arrives.
Drawing on his background as a trauma doctor, Neil emphasised the importance of empowering the public with simple but effective techniques that can make the difference between life and death.
Speaking after the session, Neil Shastri-Hurst said:
“Knowing how to act in those first few minutes of a serious incident can save a life. That is why it is so important that we equip young people with the confidence and skills to step forward in an emergency. I am incredibly grateful to CitizenAID and to Light Hall School for supporting this initiative and helping to build a safer, more resilient community.”
Students at Light Hall School were shown how to apply direct pressure, use improvised materials, and understand the principles behind controlling catastrophic bleeding. The session also reinforced the importance of staying calm and acting quickly in emergency situations.
Neil has been an advocate in Parliament for expanding access to emergency life-saving education, including first aid, CPR, defibrillator use, and bleed control. He continues to work with organisations such as CitizenAID to bring this training into schools and communities across Solihull West & Shirley.
This latest session builds on Neil’s recent 10 Minute Rule Bill in Parliament to strengthen community resilience and ensure that more people have the skills and confidence to respond effectively in critical situations.
