S&L Safe Cut Kits® are carefully and specifically designed to support those affected by self-harm
In light of the current mental health crisis, the prevalence of self-harm has increased significantly. Many professional services recommend having a 'Safety and Distraction Kit' readily available for individuals in need.
Our kits are thoughtfully designed to disrupt the cycle of self-harm by utilising the delay and replace strategy. They focus primarily on providing alternative and safer methods for coping, along with carefully selected, sterile first aid supplies specifically intended for treating cutting-related wounds.
Please note that our kits do not contain any blades or items intended for cutting.
Our kits are suited for children, young people and adults. However, in compliance with safeguarding measures, we will not knowingly sell our kits directly to anyone under the age of 16. If you are under 16 and require a kit, we encourage you to seek assistance from a parent or caregiver who can purchase a kit on your behalf.
We strongly recommend that you consult with any professionals involved in your care to ensure that an S&L Safe Cut Kit® is appropriate for your particular situation.
S&L Safe Cut Kits® is a non-profit UK organisation dedicated to supporting mental well-being.
All about our S&L Safe Cut Kits
Delay and Replace with safer, alternative methods of self-harm
Our Safe Cut Kits are not merely standard first aid kits filled with miscellaneous items that may go unused; they are meticulously crafted specifically for individuals affected by self-harm.
Our primary focus is on implementing the Delay and Replace Strategy by including items that encourage safer, alternative coping methods.
Each kit contains:
- Elastic bands for a gentle flick on the skin
- Ice cube moulds to hold in the hand or apply to the skin
- A red ink pen for drawing mock wounds on the skin
- A stress ball for anxiety relief
- A motivational journal and pencil for expressing thoughts and feelings
Each item is thoughtfully chosen to support individuals in finding healthier ways to manage their emotions.
First Aid Items
Our sterile first aid items are carefully chosen for cutting style wounds. Items to stop the bleed, clean and cover the wound, as well as an easy to follow leaflet, with simple, illustrated step by step instructions.
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Cotton cloth and gauze to stop any bleeding,
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Alcohol free wipes to clean the wound,
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Wound closure strips,
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Large adhesive dressings,
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Low adherent dressings for covering the wound,
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Micropore tape,
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and a bandage to keep the dressing in place and keep clean.
Burns Dressings and Antiseptic Spray can be purchased separately. These are listed in the additional items section of our website shop.
Our enclosed leaflet has information informing when and how to get additional help with emergency numbers ☎️
We ship worldwide! If you your outside the UK please get in touch for an exact price for shipping!
Discounts for Charities and Organisations
We offer a discounted price for charities and organisations.
When purchasing ten or more of our Safe Cut Kits, we are able to offer a reduced price per kit. This option is available through our shop. We can also enclose flyers or leaflets to the kits for no extra cost, delivered straight to your door.
Please get in touch for further information.
Why Choose an S&L Safe Cut Kit®?
Many mental health professionals, including counsellors, therapists, and life coaches, recommend assembling a toolkit to promote positivity, self-care, and overall well-being. This toolkit typically contains personal items that evoke positive feelings or memories, such as photographs of loved ones, cherished holiday snapshots, or images of beloved pets. It may also include comfort foods like sweets or chocolate, calming essential oils or perfumes, and fidget or fiddle items. Essentially, it should encompass anything that positively influences one's emotional state.
Our kits are specifically designed for individuals who self-harm, containing items tailored to their unique needs. However, by incorporating additional personal items, users can further enhance the effectiveness of the delay and replace strategy. The S&L Safe Cut Kit® serves as a pre-assembled toolkit that can be personalised. Extensive research has informed the contents of this kit, making it readily available to support the safety and prevention of self-harm behaviours.
Always reach out for help
RightLines UK is a national support service for young people, between the ages of 13-35, who feel the need to Self Harm. They are a completely free and confidential service focused on encouraging the person in need to develop understanding, strength and change.
They offer a Live Webchat service 4pm-10pm on weekdays. A 24hr messaging service (they aim to respond within 24hrs) and a distraction robot called Chat 2 Tav.
Calm Harm is an award winning app designed for young people over the age of 13.
The Calm Harm app provides some immediate activities and techniques to help you break the cycle of self-harm behaviour and explore underlying trigger factors; the app supports you in building a ‘safety net’ of helpful thoughts, behaviours, and access to supportive people, as well as providing the opportunity to journal and self-reflect. The Calm Harm app also signposts to help.
Hidden Strength is a unique mental health platform for young people aged 13-24. They offer meaningful support, advice and guidance in a safe, anonymous environment. Support is both peer to peer, and in the form of fully qualified therapists available on demand using secure virtual environments.
The platform also provides holistic mental well-being tools allowing the community to access a range of online education and activities.
https://www.hiddenstrength.com
Samaritans:
https://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan/
Mind:
https://www.mind.org.uk
Young Minds
https://www.youngminds.org.uk
Papyrus
https://www.papyrus-uk.org/
Please note we are not linked to any of the above. They do not have any connection to us or our Products.
S&L Safe Cut Kits® has a dedicated support group on Facebook. It is a private group where people can post anonymously, in a non judgmental, safe space, anything related to self harm and mental health. The below button will take you there.
