Defibrillator training

Defibrillator training

Following the note on how to give CPR and use a defibrillator in the last issue of the Parish Notes, I am pleased to say that, finally, the new defibrillator and box are now on a wall by the church. (A large ‘thank you’ to Richard Boarder for permitting the placement of the box on his wall).

The box is green and should be reasonably obvious to all, but if heading out of the village from the Green – with the church on the right – look to the left. It’s where the old telephone box used to be.

The parish is now organising training for residents on CPR and how to use a defibrillator. There are two events being held in Kingston Blount Village Hall – Tuesday 6 September and Thursday 8 September. Both starting at 1930hrs and are free to attend.

Please try to come along to one or other of them; an hour spent understanding CPR and getting familiarised with a defibrillator unit may well save the life of someone close to you.

Just to gauge numbers it would be helpful to know who is coming via email to  .

The parish is planning to put another defibrillator on the B4009 in Kingston Blount. Unfortunately, that will have to wait to next year and a new budget.

Lastly, to find a defibrillator – anywhere in the UK – visit https://www.defibfinder.uk. It will show the 10 closest to the postcode or town entered. Please bookmark this page.