Orpen Memorial Hall gets a Defibrillator
Following the installation of a new Defibrillator at Orpen Hall there are now four available in the village, the others being at:
- The Co-op (click to read the story),
- The White Hart, &
- Heathlands School.
The most recent is the result of the Parish Council working with the Football Club to deliver a service that could prove critical. The Football Club had obtained a defibrillator with a grant from the Premier League but found they had no suitable place to install it.
This is where the Parish Council were able to step in by offering a spot at Orpen Hall. The Parish Council upgraded the electric supply for the defibrillator. They then registered it with “The Circuit” so those in need can be directed to it. The Parish Council will also fund any ongoing maintenance required.
The Circuit
So, who are The Circuit, what part do they play? Five organisations with common cause operate The Circuit, they are:
- British Heart Foundation,
- NHS,
- Resuscitation Council UK,
- St John’s Ambulance, &
- Association of Ambulance Chief Executives.
Those who possess a defibrillator should register it with The Circuit who maintain details of their locations. When someone calls 999 or 111 and needs defibrillation, the call handler can access The Circuit’s database and direct the caller to the nearest available device.