Students’ key role in lifesaving community project

Students from Derby College Group have been playing a vital role in supporting a lifesaving community project in the city.

They have been supporting an initiative, organised in partnership with the Derby Violence Reduction team and Sporting Communities, which aims to ensure that bleed kits, designed to provide immediate aid in the event of a traumatic injury, are available in key public locations throughout the city.

The project forms part of a wider campaign to improve community safety and potentially save lives in critical situations.

STEPS students at Derby College Group have been at the heart of this initiative, raising an impressive £5,000 and actively taking part in raising awareness, assembling kits and liaising with local venues where the kits will be installed.

The STEPS programme is a personalised course designed to support students who need extra help to enter the world of work, set future career goals or progress in their studies.

Samantha Nath, STEPS youth worker at Derby College Group, said: “It’s fantastic to see our students getting involved in such a meaningful community initiative.

“Not only have they contributed to a potentially lifesaving project, but they’ve also gained valuable experience in teamwork, community engagement, and public safety.”