The development of citizenAID has been undertaken in close collaboration with the emergency services and across government agencies in order to ensure that guidance is complementary to existing operating procedures. citizenAID has been launched during the 2016 ‘National Counter Terrorism Awareness Week’ and complements the police’s public safety message from the National Counter Terrorism Security Office (NaCTSO). The Head of NaCTSO, Chief Inspector Richard Harding, said on the day of the launch: “citizenAID complements our ongoing work to advise the public on how to maximise their chances of surviving a terrorist attack. “Experience tells us that when people are provided with straightforwar

The President of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, Mr Michael Lavelle-Jones said on the day of the launch of citizenAID: “As a College dedicated to delivering high standards of patient safety, we welcome the launch of citizenAID today. In the aftermath of any event leading to casualties, the general public will inevitably be first at the scene. The application of knowledge and simple skills in the critical period after the injury can make the difference between life and death. “The citizenAID initiative, which informs the public on the appropriate course of action under these circumstances, gets the full support of this College.” The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh is host t

Guidance for immediate actions in an active shooter or knife attack. Multiple casualties from shooting or stabbing are very rare, but correct preparation could save your own life and the lives of those around you.

Guidance for immediate actions following a suspect or exploded bomb. In the event that you must report a suspect bomb or you are involved in an explosion, your immediate actions can save your own life, the lives of your family and those around you.

Brigadier Hodgetts first tells the audience of the Trauma Innovation conference in Birmingham on 29 September 2016 of the forthcoming citizenAID initiative.

Professor of clinical traumatology, Sir Keith Porter emphasises the necessity of empowering the public to deliver immediate lifesaving first aid.

On the 9th November 2016 @Westfield Shopping Centre in London we evaluated the citizenAID Pocket Guide with a group of industry leaders who manage shopping centres nationally.

Andy Thurgood describes the principles behind citizenAID and the importance of public action in the event of a multiple shooting or stabbing.

Many people across the country have prepared themselves to know what to do when someone collapses with a heart attack. But being able to act effectively after serious injury from bomb blast, gunshot and stabbing requires different knowledge and skills. Quick actions in these situations, particularly to stop bleeding, will save lives. The citizenAID Pocket Guide is a clear and simple series of immediate actions. YOU can be the person to provide information to the emergency services, to help organise others at the scene and to give life-saving care while waiting for the professionals to arrive. Be prepared. Learn the system. YOU can save lives.

Brigadier Tim Hodgetts explains where citizenAID has come from and why it’s important to act quickly to prevent avoidable deaths.

Simply download the free, no adds citizenAID App from either Google Play, Apple App or the Windows store. The citizenAID App will reduce the anxiety from difficult decision making in an unfamiliar situation. Follow the logical steps to do the right things in the right order. Stay safe and help us… to help you… to save lives. The citizenAID app is free to the UK public and is designed initially for use in the UK. Access is left open internationally for the wider public good, but recognising there is detail that relates only to the UK (such as emergency service phone number). Additional country versions will be developed dependent on demand.” US version is available, search “citizenAID US” in