The idea
The Marsden Defibrillator Association is committed to creating a safer Marsden through accessible emergency equipment and education. Partnering with the Yorkshire Ambulance Service, the Association is striving to install six defibrillators across strategically chosen locations, ensuring all are within a vital 4-minute reach of assistance. In addition, the initiative emphasises the importance of community education by running awareness and training sessions, empowering residents and visitors to confidently use the defibs when needed. By seeking ongoing funding for maintenance, the campaign not only supports health services but enriches Marsden’s resident and visitor safety in Marsden
What we'll deliver
- 6 new defibrillators across Marsden in vulnerable locations
- A fund for the maintenance and replacement of pads & batteries for all community accessible defib in the village
- An awareness and training campaign in the proper use of AEDs
Why it's a great idea
- Ensuring residents and visitors have as good a chance of survival as possible in the case of heart failure.
- Promoting collaborative efforts with emergency services, fostering trust and integration with local health infrastructure.
- Supporting public awareness campaigns to educate residents on AED usage and emergency response practices, enhancing community resilience.
- Encouraging community participation in maintenance and fundraising activities, fostering a sense of collective responsibility.
- Enhancing accessibility of life-saving equipment for vulnerable populations, such as the elderly and those with health conditions.
Steps to get it done
- Install 6 new defibrillators across the village
- Begin the awareness and education campaign
- maintain all community defibs in the village on an ongoing basis
- Potentially look to extend project down the Colne Valley in future to help other communities
