Scarborough Defibrillator Project
Scarborough Lions Club has provided community defibrillators for many years, the responsibility of which has eventually been taken over by local businesses/organisations like the RNLI. Since 2022, however, the Club has provided 2 further defibs on Falsgrave Rd (adjacent to no. 80 by the fishing tackle shop) and at 69 Manor Rd (at ‘Flames’ Fire & Stove Showroom).
Most people know that a defib can save a life when a person has suffered a cardiac arrest. However, the community defibrillator project is not just about a defib and a cabinet. The role of the Guardian is to check the defib regularly and asap after the defib has been accessed by the public (or emergency services) to ensure it is ready to be used again as quickly as possible. Replacement pads are required every 3yrs (or following use) so there are on-going costs. A host site has to be found i.e a business or organisation that is willing to house the defib and provide an electricity supply (usually at a cost of no more than £20 per year).
Do you know where your nearest community defibrillator is? Find out – it could save your life or that of someone you know.
Do you know of a business or organisation that would be willing to host a defibrillator in an area of Scarborough where there is a gap in provision? If so, please get in touch with us via this website.