There are two defibrillators located in the village which have been procured by your Parish Council:
- Orwell Pavilion at the Recreation Ground (Google Maps Link)
- Orwell Village Hall on High Street (Google Maps Link)
Both units are CU Medical Systems (CU-SP1) and are easy to use, with operating instructions clearly printed on the outside. A video on their operation can be found on YouTube.
Operating the defibrillator is straightforward. Once the on/off button is pressed, the unit will start to talk to the operator, detailing how to apply the two chest pads and giving personal safety instructions to the user. There are also visual illustrations both on the defibrillator itself and the cabinet.
The Parish Council is responsible for the defibrillators. In line with best practice, it is registered with the national defibrillator network, The Circuit (www.thecircuit.uk), which ensures that emergency services know the defibrillator cabinet access code in the event that it is needed.
