Technology Platform for Bleed Control UK
Bleed Control UK is a business with a vital mission: to make life-saving bleed control kits accessible across the country. Their work is built on the principle that in a medical emergency, every second counts. By supplying comprehensive kits to businesses, organisations, and individuals, they empower people to act confidently when faced with catastrophic bleeding until professional help arrives.
Their commitment is not only to provide high-quality equipment, but also to ensure that those kits remain compliant, in-date, and ready for use at all times. To achieve this, they required a technology solution that could support both operational efficiency and public visibility.
The Challenge
As Bleed Control UK expanded, managing their growing network of kits presented new challenges:
- Compliance management – first aid and bleed control kits must be regularly checked to ensure contents are in date, compliant, and replaced when used.
- Tracking and visibility – with kits deployed across workplaces, public spaces, and organisations, a reliable system was needed to track locations and status.
- Integration with existing systems – Bleed Control UK already had compliance processes in place, but required a central portal to unify data and streamline management.
- Public awareness – the organisation wanted an easy way to show kit locations on their website, reassuring customers and encouraging broader adoption.
The Solution
We worked with Bleed Control UK to design and build a system that would both support internal operations and enhance their external impact.
Compliance Portal: A dedicated portal was created to manage kit data, track expiry dates, and flag items for replacement. This ensured that all equipment met compliance standards and could be relied upon in emergencies.
Automation: The system automatically alerts the team when kits are nearing expiry or when items have been used and need replenishing. This reduces manual workload and ensures nothing is missed.
Website API Integration: We developed an API that connects the portal to Bleed Control UK’s public website. This allows visitors to view kit locations in real time, increasing transparency and building public confidence.
Scalability: The system was designed to grow with the organisation, supporting additional locations, users, and compliance processes as demand increases.
The Results
The new platform has delivered significant benefits to Bleed Control UK and its stakeholders:
- Enhanced compliance – all kits are now tracked centrally, ensuring they remain in date and ready for use.
- Operational efficiency – automation has reduced the administrative burden, freeing the team to focus on strategic growth and outreach.
- Public trust – website integration provides visibility of kit locations, demonstrating commitment to accessibility and safety.
- Future readiness – the platform provides a foundation for expansion, enabling Bleed Control UK to scale operations without adding complexity.
Looking Ahead
We continue to work with Bleed Control UK to explore further enhancements, such as advanced reporting, integration with emergency services, and new features for end-users. The system is designed to evolve, supporting their mission as they expand the availability of bleed control kits nationwide.
Conclusion
The Bleed Control UK case study demonstrates how technology can underpin critical public safety initiatives. By building a portal that supports compliance and transparency, and linking it to the public website via an API, we created a system that is both practical and impactful.
For Bleed Control UK, technology is more than an operational tool — it is a key enabler of their life-saving mission.
