Oliver King Foundation

Despite there being far more defibrillators out there in our communities than there were ten years ago how many of us know where our closest unit is or what to do with it in an emergency? There is, I believe, one on every C&MC site in the land available to all of us and ready to use. The units are all within easy reach grab and go, you just need to familiarise yourself as to how to use one well in advance of that dreaded moment possibly occurring. That time taken searching for someone else who is familiar with use, possibly in the middle of the night, may make the difference between life and death.

I had the privilege some years ago to visit Denmark on business where I witnessed school children being taught how to use these life savers. As a result, many Danish children, some very young, are now saving the lives of family members and also those of total strangers. Isn’t it time we all knew how to use one! I for one support the Oliver King Foundation in their efforts. We can all do our bit, we could all possibly save a life!

Our nearest one is outside our local fire station, about 400 metres away. Before covid our local GP practice ran regular CPR courses on a Saturday. The last one we attended also included using a defibrillator. It’s certainly worth being familiar with the procedure, although the machine provides instruction. Hopefully they will start running refreshers again soon.

Absolutely no idea if/where our local one is! But I know where there is one in my late mum's village.

On the positive side as far as OH is concerned he has his own personal one implanted after 'performing' 3 years ago. Not much use to the rest of us though. Thankfully it hasn't been needed since insertion 🤞

I really think first aid should be taught and refreshed to all school children. Both OH and our children were first aid trained and keep it up. Son went on to be a physio. Because they we good I only picked up bits

Maybe you'll find it on here B2 (and anyone else.) > HERE<

Our defib. would take about ten minutes to reach on foot so CPR would be very important in an emergency.