The NHS Ten Second Triage (TST) Slap Band in P2 Yellow marks casualties classified as urgent, indicating they are injured or ill and unable to walk but do not require immediate lifesaving intervention. Born from the lessons of the Manchester Arena response, these colour-coded bands allow initial responders to quickly categorise casualties at a major incident scene, ensuring ambulance crews and clinical teams can prioritise treatment effectively on arrival.
Key Features
NHS Triage Priority Levels
Applications
Suitable for ambulance trusts, fire and rescue services, police, community responder teams, and workplace emergency coordinators across the UK. A key component in major incident preparedness kits, JESIP (Joint Emergency Services Interoperability Principles) exercises, and NHS EPRR planning.