A new defibrillator has been erected in a box on the wall of the Phillimore Community Centre in Radlett.
Radlett District Girlguiding donated the defibrillator, after raising funds via first aid classes taught by Verity Maclachlan, a long-serving senior member of the local district Girlguiding organisation.
Radlett Rotary and Clarion Housing Association contributed to the campaign by ensuring that the defibrillator was placed securely and that an electrical supply was provided to the box.
Verity told RADLETTnews: “Defibrillators are simple and safe devices which when used with basic CPR can save the life of an adult or a child who collapses and stops breathing. Call 999 (ask for the code if the box is locked), take the defibrillator out, open it, or press the start button to operate. Voice prompts and the ambulance service will tell you what to do until the ambulance arrives. No course is necessary to use one, but short awareness sessions can help. I am happy to run these for your group or club, no charge but a donation to help buy more defibrillators are very welcome.”
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