17 Mar 2026

Transport for Wales has partnered with Heartbeat Trust UK to support the installation of 18 bleed control kits to stations across Cardiff.

This is the first time equipment of this kind has been available in the capital.  

The kits, donated by the Masonic Benevolent Fund of South Wales have been integrated directly into existing defibrillator cabinets to ensure they are clearly visible and accessible to the public in an emergency. 

The project uses the Daniel Baird Foundation’s critical bleed control kit and is the principal model widely adapted across England. It’s equipped with military-grade medical supplies that can be used by members of the public in an emergency. 

The Cardiff rollout follows a successful programme in 2025, when Arthur Llewellyn Furniture stores generously funded kits for TfW stations in Swansea, Neath and Port Talbot. 

It forms part of a wider community safety programme established 18 months ago by Melanie James JP, former High Sheriff of West Glamorgan and Trustee of Heartbeat Trust UK, aimed at significantly improving access to publicly available critical bleed control kits across Wales.   

Since its launch the programme has supported the delivery of more than 650 kits across Welsh communities, with strong backing from local authorities and emergency services. 

Rebecca Davies, Station Manager for Cardiff Central said:  “We’re proud to support this important community safety initiative and to be one of the first locations in Cardiff to host these lifesaving bleed control kits.  

“Our stations are at the heart of the communities we serve, and having this equipment available could make a critical difference in an emergency.  

“We’re grateful to Heartbeat Trust UK and all the partners involved for helping us make our stations even safer for the public.”  

Melanie James JP, Trustee & Critical Bleed Control Champion added: “The installation of these bleed control kits across Cardiff represents a significant step forward in improving public safety. Our aim has always been to ensure that lifesaving equipment is available where it’s most needed, and working with Transport for Wales enables us to reach thousands of people every day.  

“I am incredibly grateful for the continued support from TfW, Heartbeat Trust UK and all our partners who have helped make this rollout possible.  

“These kits save lives, and their presence in Cardiff’s stations will give the public vital tools to act quickly in an emergency.”