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New Defibrillators Installed Across Lancashire Thanks to Community Partnership

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A £7,000 partnership between the North West Ambulance Charity and Blues and Twos Credit Union has led to the installation of seven new defibrillators across Lancashire. The equipment has been placed in high-impact locations, including community centres, sports facilities, and a church, to increase public access to life-saving treatment. The project was made possible through charitable funds and community support.

Key Takeaways:

  • Seven new defibrillators have been installed across Lancashire through a partnership between the North West Ambulance Charity and Blues and Twos Credit Union.
  • The equipment was funded by a £7,000 donation and placed in locations nominated by credit union members.
  • The defibrillators will be added to the national defib register, allowing call handlers to direct callers to the nearest device.
  • Immediate CPR and defibrillation can more than double a person's chance of survival from cardiac arrest.
  • Cardiac arrest remains a leading cause of death in the UK, with survival chances dropping by up to 10% for every minute without treatment.
  • The project was made possible through charitable funds and community support, demonstrating the impact of partnerships in improving public health.
  • Vicky Harrison, chief executive of Blues and Twos, expressed gratitude to NWAS and the charity for their support.
  • Jemma Kinch, head of the North West Ambulance Charity, emphasized the importance of charitable funds in making a real difference to communities.

Statistics:

  • £7,000: The amount donated by the partnership to fund the installation of new defibrillators.
  • 7: The number of defibrillators installed across Lancashire.
  • 10%: The reduction in survival chances from cardiac arrest for every minute without treatment.
  • 100%: The potential increase in survival chances with immediate CPR and defibrillation.
  • Appearing only in the article: Not available.

Sources:

  • [North West Ambulance Charity]
  • [Blues and Twos Credit Union]
  • [James McNeill]

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