AN UPGRADED defibrillator cabinet and a new bleed kit have been installed in Malvern, writes Stan Mills.
They were introduced to Clarence Park in the town by Platform Housing Group as part of its ongoing partnership with the Warwickshire-based OurJay Foundation.
The link-up has seen defibrillators and bleed kits installed in communities across the Midlands.
The foundation is helping to increase public access to Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs), ensuring more communities have access to vital equipment that can make the difference in an emergency.
The unveiling in Malvern was attended by residents, board members, local representatives, the charity’s ambassadors, music band Molly Gone, Jay’s mum Naomi and local councillor Marilyn Birks.
Platform’s relationship with OurJay Foundation was established in memory of 18-year-old Jamie Rees, who tragically died due to a sudden cardiac arrest.
OurJay Foundation is dedicated to increasing awareness and access to defibrillators to help save lives across the country.
Naomi Rees-Issitt, Jay’s mum and the founder of OurJay Foundation, spoke at the event.
She said: “Every second counts in a cardiac emergency and having a defibrillator nearby can make all the difference.
“This partnership means more people have a chance of survival and it ensures Jay’s legacy continues to make a real lasting difference.”
Coun Birks has played a lead role in the buying and installation of defibrillators across Malvern and helped ensure communities were given the vital training necessary to use them correctly.
She said: “It’s fantastic to see this kind of investment in community safety here in Malvern.
“Having accessible defibrillators and bleed kits in our neighbourhoods in residential areas provides reassurance for residents and could ultimately save lives.”
