#InThisTogether – Stop the Bleed is a bold new campaign that was launched across Nottinghamshire (and nationally) with one clear mission: to turn everyday residents into lifesavers.
This campaign is spearheaded by ATTFE College in partnership with Derbyshire’s CPTED-UK Ltd, CitizenAID and Nottinghamshire Freemasons. The initiative brings free, hands-on emergency training to communities across the county.
From stopping severe bleeding to responding in crisis situations, the campaign is equipping people of all ages with the confidence and skills to act when it matters most.
The campaign was officially launched on Thursday 25th September 2025 at the newly opened Cornerstone Theatre in Sutton-in-Ashfield, drawing a distinguished audience of over 200 attendees. The event was opened by Major General Tim Hodgetts CB, CBE, KHS, DL, Trustee and Co-Founder of CitizenAID, whose presence underscored the national importance of the initiative.
The initiative directly supports the UK’s 2025 National Security Strategy, which champions a “whole-of-society” approach to tackling both traditional terrorism and emerging hybrid threats. These threats increasingly blur the lines between military and civilian targets, demanding a united response. This new vision calls for breaking down the barriers between public services, the military, the private sector, and wider society — fostering collaboration at every level to ensure the nation is prepared, protected, and empowered.
ATTFE College’s Principal, Liz Barrett OBE DL, shares:
“I am incredibly proud of the #InThisTogether – Stop the Bleed campaign. In less than ten weeks, ATTFE College and our partners trained more than 2,025 people of all ages in life-saving skills, including critical Stop the Bleed techniques. The strategy, vision, and impact of this campaign continue to grow every day. What began as a local initiative is now creating a national impact, and we are fully committed to expanding its reach even further in the years to come.”
Liz also had the vision to create a short, accessible video to help explain the Stop the Bleed initiative clearly and powerfully, ensuring its potentially life-saving message could reach as many people as possible.
Sharing this video widely is a key part of our mission to raise awareness and empower communities. For those who may be unable to attend an in-person training session, the video provides an essential introduction to the importance of Stop the Bleed and the basic principles that could help them respond effectively in an emergency and potentially save a life.
Please watch and share the video, below:
Video produced by Cuckoo Films
As of 2nd December 2025, we’ve successfully upskilled 2,158 individuals through CitizenAID’s Stop the Bleed training, and our projected ‘trained’ numbers at the end of December 2025 is 3,457 individuals!
This vital training equips everyday people with life-saving skills — from applying pressure to a wound, to using a tourniquet — helping to build a safer, more prepared community.
There’s still plenty of opportunity to get involved, so join this phenomenal initiative and make a real difference in your community!
Register your interest with us!
If you are an individual interested in getting this FREE hands-on or online training, please express your interest via the online form, below:
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